| Id | ESLPod_0938_WE_1551 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 938 |
| Episode Title | Learning to Ride the Subway |
| Phrase | track |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "track" means one of the long, parallel pieces of metal that a train's wheels rest upon: "Always look both ways for trains before crossing the tracks." The phrase "on track" means doing something the right way, or making progress in the right direction: "Let's have weekly progress reports to make sure everyone is on track." The phrase "a one-track mind" describes someone who can think about only one thing and is not easily distracted: "When Alberto is determined to get something done, he was a one-track mind." Finally, the verb "to track" means to monitor something or to observe changes over time: "Scientists have been tracking the thinning of the ozone layer for many years." |
| Topics | Transportation |
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