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ESLPod_1136_WE_1947 Missing a Deadline In this podcast, the phrase "to do without" means to not have or do something, especially something that is normally considered a necessity: "If Pierre can't find a new job soon, he'll have to do without restaurants meals, new clothing, and other luxuries." The phrase "to have to do with (something)" means for something to be related to something else: "What does a class in ancient Greek history have to do with your major in civil engineering?" Finally, the phrase "without so much as a (something)" is used to emphasize that something did not happen or was not present: "Without so much as a 'thank you,' he took the money and left." Or, "He acted like he didn't know her and walked past without so much as a smile or nod."

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ESLPod 1136 to do without Business

Id	ESLPod_1136_WE_1947
Episode Id	ESLPod 1136
Episode Title	Missing a Deadline
Phrase	to do without
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to do without" means to not have or do something, especially something that is normally considered a necessity: "If Pierre can't find a new job soon, he'll have to do without restaurants meals, new clothing, and other luxuries." The phrase "to have to do with (something)" means for something to be related to something else: "What does a class in ancient Greek history have to do with your major in civil engineering?" Finally, the phrase "without so much as a (something)" is used to emphasize that something did not happen or was not present: "Without so much as a 'thank you,' he took the money and left." Or, "He acted like he didn't know her and walked past without so much as a smile or nod."
Topics	Business

Phrase Eslpod Means Missing Deadline Podcast Considered Necessity