| Id | ESLPod_0714_WE_1103 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 714 |
| Episode Title | Dining with a Foodie |
| Phrase | pairing |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "pairing" refers to when two things are served together or eaten together: "All the waiters at that restaurant have been trained to recommend excellent wine pairings." A "pair" normally refers to two things that belong together: "Harvey went to the mall to buy a new pair of shoes." The phrase "in pairs" means in groups of two: "The teacher asked his students to solve the math problems in pairs." The phrase "to pair off" means for people to come together and begin romantic relationships: "We were all just friends for years, but recently everyone has started pairing off and I've been left by myself." Finally, the phrase "an extra pair of hands" refers to help one receives from another person: "We could use an extra pair of hands on this project." |
| Topics | Food + Drink |
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