Id | ESLPod_0546_WE_0766 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 546 |
Episode Title | Having an Open House |
Phrase | lot |
Text | The word "lot," in this podcast, means the land that a building sits on and is owned by a homeowner: "Their home is on a beautiful lot right next to the river." A "lot" can also be any area of land used for a specific purpose: "Do you remember where we parked in the parking lot?" A "lot" is also a large number of people or things: "This store has a lot of nice sweaters." The phrase "(one's) lot in life" is used to describe one's situation, especially when one is dissatisfied with it and wishes it could be better: "She's unhappy with her lot in life as a salesperson, because she always dreamed of being a dentist." Finally, a "lot" is a group of things that are sold together, especially at an auction: "Which lots are you bidding on?" |
Topics | Home + Community |
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