| Id | ESLPod_0391_WE_0457 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 391 |
| Episode Title | Traveling and Medical Needs |
| Phrase | to peel |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to peel" means to come off in small, thin pieces: "The plastic cover is peeling off of her driver's license." The verb "to peel" also means to take off the thin, top layer of something, especially fruits and vegetables: "Could you please peel the cucumber before cutting it for the salad?" The phrase "to keep (one's) eyes peeled" means to keep one's eyes open, looking for something: "Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for the street sign, or else you'll miss the turn to our home." Finally, "to peel off (something)" means to remove a piece of wet clothing that is sticking to one's skin: "After getting caught in the rainstorm, he had to peel off his jeans and change into dry clothes." |
| Topics | Health + Medicine |
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