| Id | ESLPod_0793_WE_1261 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 793 |
| Episode Title | Signing Professional Athletes |
| Phrase | to land |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to land" means to get or obtain something that is very valuable and difficult to get, usually because it is wanted by many people: "How did you land a $120,000 salary your first year out of college?" The phrase "to land (someone) in trouble" means to create problems for someone: "Glenn landed himself in trouble when he drove without a driver's license." The phrase "to land on (one's) feet" means to be in comfortable, pleasant circumstances after one has had a series of problems: "Last year he lost his job and had to move back in with his parents, but now he has a new job offer and it looks like he'll land on his feet." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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