| Id | ESLPod_0982_WE_1639 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 982 |
| Episode Title | Home Shopping |
| Phrase | steal |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "steal" means a bargain, or something that was purchased very inexpensively, or at least for much less than the normal price: "These bottles of wine are only $2.49 each. That's a steal!" When talking about sports and especially basketball, a "steal" happens when a player takes control of the ball from the other team: "Wow, that was a great steal! Let's watch it again in slow-motion." As a verb, "to steal" means to take something from another person illegally: "They were furious when they found out that their accountant had been stealing from the company." Finally, the phrase "to steal the show" means to do something that attracts a lot of attention that would normally be given to others: "The little girl stole the show with her beautiful costume and incredible singing." |
| Topics | Shopping |
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