Id | ESLPod_1037_WE_1749 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1037 |
Episode Title | Ending a Party |
Phrase | to mean (something) |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to mean (something)" means to sincerely believe what one is saying, without any doubt or hesitation: "Don't say that you want a divorce unless you really mean it." The phrase "to mean to do (something)" means to plan or intend to do something: "I meant to fill out that paperwork yesterday, but I forgot." The phrase "to mean well" means to intend to be kind, helpful, or polite, even though one's words or actions are not really perceived that way: "When Brett bought his wife a workout DVD, he meant well, but she was really offended by it." Finally, the phrase "to mean the world to (someone)" means to be very important to someone: "Winning that competition means the world to Heather." |
Topics | Food + Drink |
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