| Id | ESLPod_0839_WE_1352 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 839 |
| Episode Title | Getting a Divorce |
| Phrase | a long time coming |
| Text | The phrase "a long time coming," in this podcast, means expected for a long period of time and not a surprise: "When Helena announced that she was pregnancy, the news was a long time coming so everyone was happy, but not surprise." The phrase "coming of age" refers to the point in one's life when one becomes an adult, usually at age 18 or 21, but possibly when one becomes more mature and acts like an adult: "When Randall participated in a study-abroad program as a teenager, it was like a coming of age for him." Finally, the phrase "up-and-coming" describes someone who is doing well and becoming very successful or popular: "Olga is an up-and-coming singer, and I bet she'll be very famous within a few years." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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