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Phrase Count Thing Means Person Eslpod 0618 We 0910 Eslpod Eating

Id ESLPod_0618_WE_0910
Episode Id ESLPod 618
Episode Title Eating at a Casual Restaurant
Phrase it's the (something) that counts
Text The phrase "it's the (something) that counts" is used to show that one particular thing is what really matters or what is really important, and nothing else is as important as that one thing: "It's the employees' performance that counts. If they can't do their job well, we'll have to fire them, no matter how much we like them as individuals." The phrase "to count (someone or something) as (someone or something)" means to think of a person or thing in a certain way: "I count Michelle as one of my dearest friends." Finally, the phrase "to count on (someone or something) among (something)" means to rely on a person or thing: "We're counting on your donation to fund our programs for the poor this year."
Topics Food + Drink

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