Question

ESLPod_1024_WE_1723 Dealing with Crises In this podcast, the phrase "to long for" means to yearn for or to desire or want something very badly: "Throughout her childhood, Carole longed for an opportunity to leave the city and move back to the countryside." Someone who is "long-winded" speaks for a long period of time and/or uses too many words to express an idea: "Audiences don't enjoy listening to long-winded speakers, so find a way to state your ideas in fewer words." The phrase "long-suffering" means doing something in spite of other people's negative behavior: "Becca was the long-suffering wife of an alcoholic." The phrase "long-running" means continuing for a long period of time: "This lawsuit is a long-running court battle that might continue for many more years." Finally, the word "longstanding" means having existed for a long time: "Thank you for your longstanding membership in our organization."

Accepted Answer

ESLPod 1024 to long for Business

Id	ESLPod_1024_WE_1723
Episode Id	ESLPod 1024
Episode Title	Dealing with Crises
Phrase	to long for
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to long for" means to yearn for or to desire or want something very badly: "Throughout her childhood, Carole longed for an opportunity to leave the city and move back to the countryside." Someone who is "long-winded" speaks for a long period of time and/or uses too many words to express an idea: "Audiences don't enjoy listening to long-winded speakers, so find a way to state your ideas in fewer words." The phrase "long-suffering" means doing something in spite of other people's negative behavior: "Becca was the long-suffering wife of an alcoholic." The phrase "long-running" means continuing for a long period of time: "This lawsuit is a long-running court battle that might continue for many more years." Finally, the word "longstanding" means having existed for a long time: "Thank you for your longstanding membership in our organization."
Topics	Business

Long Means Phrase Eslpod Period Time Dealing Crises