| Id | ESLPod_1074_WE_1823 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1074 |
| Episode Title | Becoming a Vegetarian/Vegan |
| Phrase | to guard against |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to guard against" means to protect oneself from some danger, or to prevent something bad from happening: "The best way to guard against the common cold is to wash your hands many times throughout the day." The verb "to guard" means to watch over a person or place to protect it and keep it safe: "Someone is always guarding the President of the United States." Or, "Could you please guard my laptop computer while I go to the restroom?" Finally, the verb "to guard" can also mean to monitor a prisoner so that he or she behaves well and does not escape: "The prisoners are allowed to go outside for one hour each day, but they are heavily guarded by prison staff." |
| Topics | Food + Drink |
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