| Id | ESLPod_0683_WE_1041 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 683 |
| Episode Title | Using a Video-Sharing Website |
| Phrase | to be flagged |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to be flagged" means to be marked as something that has broken the rules or is questionable or unusual in some way: "His travel plans were flagged as suspicious and potentially terrorism-related." The phrase "to flag (someone) down" means to move one's hands in the air to make a car stop: "When their car broke down on the freeway, they had to pull over and try to flag down someone who could help them." The phrase "flag-waving" refers to very strong, extreme feelings of patriotism or a love for one's country: "Do you think she really believes in all that flag-waving, or is she just doing it to win the election?" Finally, the verb "to flag" can also mean to lose strength and become tired: "After the 12th mile of the marathon, Chenalise really started to flag." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Technology |
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