| Id | ESLPod_1229_WE_2131 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1229 |
| Episode Title | Telling Others to Go Away |
| Phrase | to get lost |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to get lost" means to leave because one is no longer wanted, usually used in a rude way: "If anyone comes to our door trying to sell things, Joe tells them to 'get lost.'" The phrase "to get lost in (something)" can mean to become completely absorbed and involved with something, so that one does not notice what else is happening and does not keep track of time: "I got lost in that novel and read until 3:00 a.m." The phrase "to feel lost" means to not know what to do next and to not have a clear direction or purpose: "When I transferred to a new school, I felt lost without my friends." Finally, the phrase "to be lost on (someone)" means for someone to not understand or benefit from something: "Your kindness was lost on Pedro. He didn't even notice what you did." |
| Topics | Daily Life |
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