| Id | ESLPod_0645_WE_0965 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 645 |
| Episode Title | Shaving Your Face |
| Phrase | to nick |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to nick" means to accidentally make a small cut in one's skin, causing bleeding: "Siena nicked her hand while picking up the pieces of broken glass." A "nick" can also be a small cut or dent in something: "The table has a few nicks and scratches, but overall it is in very good condition." The phrase "in the nick of time" means just in time, or at the last minute: "Wayne turned in his application in the nick of time." Or, "Damien found a new job in the nick of time, right before his family ran through its savings." Finally, as a man's name, "Nick" is a nickname (short version) for "Nicholas": "My real name is Nicholas, but most of my friends call me Nick." |
| Topics | Clothing + Grooming | Daily Life |
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