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ESLPod_1268_WE_2204 Conducting Employee Background Checks The phrase "to be burned," in this podcast, means to have a bad experience, especially because one was too trusting: "We really got burned when we signed that legal contract without reading it first." If money "burns a hole in (one's) pocket," it means that someone wants to spend that money very quickly: "I just got paid, and this cash is burning a hole in my pocket. Let's go shopping!" The phrase "to burn (one's) bridges" means to do something that damages a relationship or opportunity so that one will not be able to return to it later: "When you leave a job, say goodbye professionally to avoid burning your bridges." Finally, the phrase "to burn the midnight oil" means to work very late at night, or all night: "During final exams, most of the students were burning the midnight oil."

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ESLPod 1268 to be burned Business

Id	ESLPod_1268_WE_2204
Episode Id	ESLPod 1268
Episode Title	Conducting Employee Background Checks
Phrase	to be burned
Text	The phrase "to be burned," in this podcast, means to have a bad experience, especially because one was too trusting: "We really got burned when we signed that legal contract without reading it first." If money "burns a hole in (one's) pocket," it means that someone wants to spend that money very quickly: "I just got paid, and this cash is burning a hole in my pocket. Let's go shopping!" The phrase "to burn (one's) bridges" means to do something that damages a relationship or opportunity so that one will not be able to return to it later: "When you leave a job, say goodbye professionally to avoid burning your bridges." Finally, the phrase "to burn the midnight oil" means to work very late at night, or all night: "During final exams, most of the students were burning the midnight oil."
Topics	Business

Means Phrase Burning Eslpod Burned Money Hole One's