Id | ESLPod_1047_WE_1769 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1047 |
Episode Title | Having Breathing Problems |
Phrase | out |
Text | In this podcast, the word "out" means a reason, justification, or excuse for not doing something or for not participating in something: "Are you using this business trip as an out to not attend your niece's birthday party?" The word "out" also means not at home or not at the office: "Sherry is out for a few hours, but I'll tell her you dropped by." When talking about objects in the sky, if something is "out" it can be seen: "Look at how many stars are out tonight!" The phrase "out of order" means broken or not working properly: "Why are so many of these ATMs out of order?" Finally, when talking about time, the phrase "before the (something) is out" means by the end of something: "Please file those reports before the day is out." |
Topics | Health + Medicine |
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