| Id | ESLPod_1078_WE_1830 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1078 |
| Episode Title | Watching Action Movies |
| Phrase | in hot pursuit |
| Text | The phrase "in hot pursuit," in this podcast, means immediately following someone, or chasing someone very closely and almost catching up with him or her: "The second-place winner was in hot pursuit of the lead runner throughout the entire race." The word "pursuit" describes actively trying to reach, get, or have something: "She has submitted over one hundred applications in pursuit of a higher-paying job." Finally, "pursuits" and especially "leisure pursuits" are formally used to refer to hobbies and other activities that one does in one's free time: "His leisure pursuits include golf, horseback riding, and wine tasting." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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