| Id | ESLPod_1294_WE_2256 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1294 |
| Episode Title | Chaperoning a Field Trip |
| Phrase | to get out of hand |
| Text | The phrase "to get out of hand," in this podcast, means to become out of control or for a situation to become unmanageable: "At first, we were excited to have snow, but these winter storms are getting out of hand." The phrase "to have a hand in (something)" means to participate or be involved in something: "Did you have a hand in planning that surprise birthday party?" The phrase "to try (one's) hand at doing (something)" means to try something for the first time, knowing that one might not succeed: "This year, I'm going to try my hand at cooking a Thanksgiving feast for my entire family." Finally, the phrase "to ask for (someone's) hand in marriage" means for a man to ask a woman to marry him: "He was only 18 when he asked for Zoe's hand in marriage." |
| Topics | Education | Relationships + Family |
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