Id | ESLPod_0977_WE_1628 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 977 |
Episode Title | Parts of the Body |
Phrase | palm |
Text | The word "palm," in this podcast, means the inner, square-shaped area between one's wrist and fingers, or the front side of one's hands: "When I'm nervous, my palms get sweaty." The phrase "to have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand" means to have complete control over someone: "I don't trust that woman. She seems to have your brother in the palm of her hand." The phrase "to grease (someone's) palm" means to bribe someone, or to give someone money so that he or she will do something: "The journalist is writing a story about how a construction company greased the palm of the mayor." Finally, a "palm tree" is a tree that grows in warm, sunny areas: "I love seeing all the palm trees in California." |
Topics | About You | Health + Medicine |
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