| Id | ESLPod_1223_WE_2118 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1223 |
| Episode Title | Experiencing a Difficult Childhood |
| Phrase | heavy |
| Text | The word "heavy," in this podcast, means very serious, without any silliness or joking: "Why bring such heavy books to read on a beach vacation? I thought you'd bring some light mysteries." The word "heavy" also means weighing a lot: "These boxes are so heavy! What's in them?" A "heavy drinker/smoker" is someone who drinks or smokes a lot: "Bernard is a heavy drinker, but I don't think he's an alcoholic." The phrase "heavy breathing" describes loud, slow breathing: "Kristy found her husband's heavy breathing reassuring at night." A "heavy sleeper" is someone who does not wake up easily: "Sammy is such a heavy sleeper that he didn't even wake up during the earthquake." Finally, the phrase "heavy schedule" means a day or a calendar with many appointments, commitments, or other scheduled activities: "Gets get some rest. We have a heavy schedule tomorrow." |
| Topics | About You | Relationships + Family |
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