| Id | ESLPod_1279_WE_2227 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1279 |
| Episode Title | Baking for People with Dietary Restrictions |
| Phrase | peanut |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "peanut" means an oval, pale brown seed, usually one of two found in a hard shell, typically eaten as a snack when roasted and salted, or ground into peanut butter as a spread: "They snacked on a mixture of salted peanuts and raisins." The phrase "to work for peanuts" means to receive very little money for one's work: "These store employees are working for peanuts." The phrase "to pay peanuts" means to pay someone very little money: "Many of these internships pay peanuts, but they provide good work experience." Finally, the phrase "peanut gallery" describes a rowdy (loud and energetic) audience or people who criticize loudly: "You have to learn to ignore comments from the peanut gallery." |
| Topics | Food + Drink |
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