| Id | ESLPod_0955_WE_1584 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 955 |
| Episode Title | Dating a Possessive Person |
| Phrase | controlling |
| Text | The word "controlling," in this podcast, means wanting to make decisions about another person's actions, and being in charge of what another person does: "Gregorio's parents are really controlling, making all the decisions about what activities he participates in and even what he wears." A "control freak" is an uptight person who becomes panicked and worried if unexpected things happen: "Purina is a control freak who planned every detail of her wedding." The phrase "birth control" refers to contraception, or efforts to prevent pregnancy: "At what age do you think teenagers should learn about birth control?" Finally, "cruise control" is a setting on a vehicle that maintains a constant speed without the driver needing to do anything: "Drivers can get better gas mileage if they use cruise control on the freeway." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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