| Id | ESLPod_1082_WE_1839 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1082 |
| Episode Title | Traveling to a Remote Island |
| Phrase | to make |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to make" means to be a certain number or amount of something, or to achieve a certain level: "Wow, the Madisons just said they will come to our Thanksgiving dinner, so that makes 23 guests!" The verb "to make" also means to be promoted or to receive a position or honor: "She is the youngest person ever to make vice president in this firm." The phrase "to make (an event)" can also mean to be able to attend something: "I won't be able to make the meeting. Can you take notes for me?" Finally, the phrase "to make believe" means to use one's imagination and pretend that something is real or true: "We all tried to make believe this plan could work, but I think we all knew it would fail." |
| Topics | Travel |
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