| Id | ESLPod_1243_WE_2157 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1243 |
| Episode Title | Getting an Anesthetic |
| Phrase | needle |
| Text | In this podcast, a "needle" is a very small, thin metal tube with a pointed end, used to insert medicine through the skin and into the body: "The student nurses have to learn how to place a needle in the patient's arm quickly and accurately." When talking about sewing, a "needle" is a very small, thin piece of metal with a tiny hole at one end through which thread is placed: "Can you help me thread this needle?" Or, "Please use a smaller needle for the stitches, or it will leave holes in the fabric." Finally, the phrase "like looking for a needle in a haystack" describes trying to find something that is almost impossible: "Trying to find a phone number for a real person at the phone company rather than a computer-generated recording is like looking for a needle in a haystack." |
| Topics | Health + Medicine |
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