| Id | ESLPod_1222_WE_2117 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1222 |
| Episode Title | Describing Amounts and Movement of Liquid |
| Phrase | hose |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "hose" means a long piece of tubing used to transport water or other liquids from one place to another: "The firefighters have to be very strong to move large, heavy hoses quickly to spray water on fires." The phrase "to hose down" means to spray water to make something very wet, especially to clean it: "Please hose down the driveway to get rid of all that mud." The word "hose" or "pantyhose" refers to hosiery, or very thin stockings, nylons, or tights worn by women under skirts or dresses: "In this bank, all female employees are expected to wear neutral-colored or black hose at work." Finally, the verb "to be hosed" can be used informally to mean to be cheated, tricked, or harmed by someone: "You lent all that money to your irresponsible cousin and now he's left town. You're hosed!" |
| Topics | About You |
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