| Id | ESLPod_0937_WE_1548 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 937 |
| Episode Title | Being a Stay-at-Home Dad |
| Phrase | to be laid off |
| Text | The phrase "to be laid off," in this podcast, means to be fired or for an employer to say that one no longer has a job: "Kensuke was laid off four months ago, but he still hasn't been able to find another job." The phrase "laid to rest" means to be buried after one dies: "Aunt Gina will be laid to rest on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the cemetery." The phrase "to laid waste" means to destroy or ruin: "The battles laid waste to the farm lands." Finally, the phrase "laid-back" describes someone who is relaxed, calm, and not worried about anything: "If you seem too laid-back in the office, the boss will probably give you more work to do." |
| Topics | Daily Life | Relationships + Family |
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