Id | ESLPod_1259_WE_2189 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1259 |
Episode Title | Discovering a Family Secret |
Phrase | to come to light |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to come to light" means to become known or to attract attention, especially when referring to something that had been secret or hidden: "When these reports come to light, the company's stock price will fall dramatically." The phrase "in light of (something)" means that one has reached a decision after carefully considering a particular factor: "In light of the heavy snow and ice, we have decided to close the school today. All students should stay at home." The phrase "to go out like a light" means to fall asleep very quickly because one is very tired: "After all that exercise, the children will probably go out like a light tonight!" Finally, the phrase "the light of (one's) life" is what one calls the person whom one loves most of all: "That child is the light of my life!" |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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