Id | ESLPod_1022_WE_1718 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1022 |
Episode Title | Being Cited for a DUI |
Phrase | to handle |
Text | The verb "to handle," in this podcast, means to be responsible for something and process it or otherwise take care of it: "Are you sure a single teacher can handle 30 kindergarten students in one classroom?" The verb "to handle" can also mean to keep control of one's behavior under difficult circumstances: "How do astronauts handle living in such a small space?" Or, "As a new attorney, Darla is struggling to handle the heavy workload." Sometimes the verb "to handle" means to hold something: "Have you ever handled a gun before?" Finally, when talking about a car, the verb "to handle' means to drive smoothly and to be easy for the driver to control: "Wow, this sports car handles like a dream, even at very fast speeds." |
Topics | Transportation |
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