Id | ESLPod_0691_WE_1057 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 691 |
Episode Title | Dangerous Freeway Driving |
Phrase | to pass |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to pass" means to move around another car when driving, usually because one wants to go faster than that car: "You can get a ticket if you go faster than the speed limit while passing other cars." The phrasal verb "to pass over" means to overlook someone or something, especially when someone was not given a raise or promotion: "Ingrid was really upset when she was passed over for a promotion at work." The phrase "to pass away" means to die: "Did you hear that her mother just passed away?" Finally, the phrase "to pass the time of day with (someone)" means to spend time speaking with someone else in a friendly way: "I spent a few hours at Blake's house, just passing the time of day." |
Topics | Transportation |
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