| Id | ESLPod_1173_WE_2021 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1173 |
| Episode Title | Flying on a Budget Airline |
| Phrase | kicker |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "kicker" means an unexpected, often unpleasant discovery or additional piece of information: "The children were very poorly behaved at the restaurant, but the kicker was when they began to throw food at the other diners." The phrase "to get a kick out of (something)" means to thoroughly enjoy something: "We really got of a kick out of Grandpa dancing to modern rock at the wedding reception. He was so funny!" The phrase "to do (something) for kicks" means to do something for entertainment and enjoyment: "Teenagers race down this road on Saturday nights for kicks." Finally, the word "kick" describes a strong flavor, or especially the strong effect of alcohol: "Wow, that drink has a kick! I didn't realize it had that much alcohol." |
| Topics | Transportation | Travel |
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