Id | ESLPod_0234_WE_0142 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 234 |
Episode Title | Seeing an Eye Doctor |
Phrase | contacts |
Text | The word "contacts," in this podcast, means thin pieces of plastic that are worn over one's eyes to help one see better: "The doctor told me that I should always take out my contacts before I fall asleep at night." The word "contacts" can also mean the people whom you know, especially through work: "I sent an email to all of my contacts, asking them if they had any job openings." As a verb, "to contact (someone)" means to communicate with someone: "I tried to contact you yesterday, but you never answered the phone." To "make contact" with someone means to successfully communicate with someone: "After leaving messages for each other all last week, we finally made contact this morning." |
Topics | Health + Medicine |
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