Id | ESLPod_0498_WE_0671 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 498 |
Episode Title | Joking and Making Fun of People |
Phrase | to hit on |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to hit on (someone)" means to say something to another person that shows that one is interested in having a romantic or sexual relationship, especially when one doesn't know that other person: "Some men try to hit on women by asking, 'Do you come here often?'" The phrase "to hit (someone) up for (something)" means to ask someone for something, especially for money: "How much money did he hit you up for this time?" The phrases "to hit the sack" and "to hit the hay" mean to go to bed to sleep: "I'm really tired. All I want to do is go home and hit the sack." Finally, the phrase "to hit the nail on the head" means to say something that is completely correct: "You really hit the nail on the head in your presentation this morning. Congratulations!" |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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