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Phrase Chosen Means Eslpod Fewer Joining Secret Society

Id ESLPod_1235_WE_2142
Episode Id ESLPod 1235
Episode Title Joining a Secret Society
Phrase the chosen few
Text The phrase "the chosen few" or "the privileged few" means the elite, or a small group of people who meet certain qualifications for selection: "The president has many advisors, but only the chosen few will be invited to the most important meetings." The phrase "to name a few" means that one could list additional items or members of a group, but is choosing not to: "To prevent cancer, try to eat more fresh vegetables, like broccoli, spinach, and kale, just to name a few." The phrase "few and far between" means being very rare and difficult to find or obtain: "High-paying jobs with job security are few and far between." Finally, the phrase "no fewer than" is used to emphasize a large number of something: "I had to ask her to clean up her room no fewer than eight times."
Topics Daily Life

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