| Id | ESLPod_0314_WE_0302 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 314 |
| Episode Title | Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player |
| Phrase | to rip |
| Text | The verb "to rip," in this podcast, means to copy music from a CD to one's computer or another device: "Ripping friends' music is illegal, but many people do it anyway." The verb "to rip" also means to tear, or to be torn into two or more pieces: "After paying the bill, Shelly ripped it into small pieces." Or, "The flag was ripped by the strong winds." The phrase "to rip (something) off" means to remove a piece of clothing very quickly: "Yasmin came home, ripped off his suit, and quickly changed into shorts for the soccer game." The phrase "to rip (someone) off" means to cheat someone, or to make someone pay too much money for something: "The tourist was ripped off at the market, paying $20 for a painting that normally costs $5." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Technology |
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