Id | ESLPod_1073_WE_1821 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1073 |
Episode Title | Seeking Asylum |
Phrase | follow-through |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "follow-through" means the continuation of an action or fulfillment of a process until the very end, when it is finished: "He made a lot of promises, but his follow-through was weak." The phrase "follow-up" refers to what one does to make sure that something has happened or that something has worked as intended: "Who's responsible for follow-up with the candidates who were interviewed last week?" A "follow-up" can also be the next item in a series: "Do you think Hollywood will make a follow-up movie?" Finally, the phrase "to follow from" means to be a result of something, or to be true because of something: "Therefore, it follows from our research that medical professionals need to be more careful handling hazardous materials." |
Topics | Government + Law |
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