| Id | ESLPod_1088_WE_1851 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1088 |
| Episode Title | Selling a Business |
| Phrase | to try (one's) hand at |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to try (one's) hand at" means to attempt to do something for the first time, not knowing whether one will be successful: "Have you ever tried your hand at playing poker?" The phrase "to lend a hand" means to help someone: "Could you lend a hand with these dirty dishes, please?" The phrase "to get out of hand" means to get out of control: "This party is getting out of hand. Maybe we should tell everybody to leave." The phrase "to have a hand in (something)" means to participate or to be involved in something: "Did you have a hand in planning Waseem's surprise party?" Finally, the phrase "hands down" means easily or clearly: "Hands down, that was the best meal I've ever had." |
| Topics | Business |
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