| Id | ESLPod_0772_WE_1218 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 772 |
| Episode Title | Types of People at Work |
| Phrase | lay of the land |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "lay of the land" means the organization or layout of something, where things are placed or found: "From the top of the chapel, we were able to see the entire city and get a feel for the lay of the land." The phrase "to live off the land" means to grow or hunt one's food instead of buying it from stores or other people: "They plan to buy a farm and learn to live off the land, far from the city." Finally, the phrase "in the land of the living" means to be alive or awake: "It's 11:30 already. Do you think she'll ever wake up and join the land of the living?" |
| Topics | About You | Business |
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