Id | ESLPod_0438_WE_0551 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 438 |
Episode Title | Renting an Apartment |
Phrase | to be up |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to be up" means to end, finish, or expire: "The sale is up on Monday, so we need to go to the store this weekend if we want to buy an inexpensive refrigerator." The phase "to be down" means to be depressed, or to feel very sad: "When I lost my job, I was down for months." The phases "to be over" and "to be through" mean to be finished, especially when talking about a romantic relationship: "Their marriage is over. They're getting a divorce next month." Or, "That's it! We're through! I don't want to date you anymore." Finally, the phrase "to be away from (something)" means to be on vacation or out of the office for a period of time: "I'll be away from my desk most of the afternoon because I have meetings on another floor." |
Topics | Home + Community |
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