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ESLPod_1004_WE_1683 Being Modest and Boastful In this podcast, the phrase "to make the call" means to make an important decision, especially when not everyone agrees: "Who makes the call regarding whether or not schools stay open when there's a snowstorm?" The phrase "to make a good/bad call" means to make a good/bad decision: "I wish we hadn't bought that house. It was a bad call." The phrase "to be on call" means to have to work if/when one is needed: "Caroline doesn't have to go to the office today, but she's on call in case there are any emergencies at work." Finally, the phrase "the call of nature" is a funny way to talk about needing to urinate or pee: "Answering the call of nature is so much easier for men than for women, because they can pee anywhere."

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ESLPod 1004 to make the call About You | Business

Id	ESLPod_1004_WE_1683
Episode Id	ESLPod 1004
Episode Title	Being Modest and Boastful
Phrase	to make the call
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to make the call" means to make an important decision, especially when not everyone agrees: "Who makes the call regarding whether or not schools stay open when there's a snowstorm?" The phrase "to make a good/bad call" means to make a good/bad decision: "I wish we hadn't bought that house. It was a bad call." The phrase "to be on call" means to have to work if/when one is needed: "Caroline doesn't have to go to the office today, but she's on call in case there are any emergencies at work." Finally, the phrase "the call of nature" is a funny way to talk about needing to urinate or pee: "Answering the call of nature is so much easier for men than for women, because they can pee anywhere."
Topics	About You \| Business

Make Call Phrase Means Eslpod Good/Bad Modest Boastful