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ESLPod_1076_WE_1826 Celebrity Product Lines The phrase "to lend (one's) name," in this podcast, means to allow one's name to be used for something, especially to promote something or to show approval of something: "I lent my name to this fundraising event, but it's turning out to be a disaster!" The phrase "to lend an ear" means to listen to someone sympathetically: "Thanks for lending an ear and letting me talk about my problems for a while." The phrase "to lend (one's) support" means to support or help someone or something: "The teachers have lent their support to efforts to start a music program." Finally, the parse "to lend (someone) a hand" means to help someone, especially with a physical activity: "Could you please lend me a hand with these heavy boxes?"

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ESLPod 1076 to lend (one's) name Business | Shopping

Id	ESLPod_1076_WE_1826
Episode Id	ESLPod 1076
Episode Title	Celebrity Product Lines
Phrase	to lend (one's) name
Text	The phrase "to lend (one's) name," in this podcast, means to allow one's name to be used for something, especially to promote something or to show approval of something: "I lent my name to this fundraising event, but it's turning out to be a disaster!" The phrase "to lend an ear" means to listen to someone sympathetically: "Thanks for lending an ear and letting me talk about my problems for a while." The phrase "to lend (one's) support" means to support or help someone or something: "The teachers have lent their support to efforts to start a music program." Finally, the parse "to lend (someone) a hand" means to help someone, especially with a physical activity: "Could you please lend me a hand with these heavy boxes?"
Topics	Business \| Shopping

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