| Id | ESLPod_0604_WE_0882 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 604 |
| Episode Title | Harming a Professional Reputation |
| Phrase | to go under |
| Text | The phrase "to go under," in this podcast, means to go out of business because of financial problems: "What percentage of new restaurants goes under in their first three years?" The phrase "to go about" means to do something, usually on one's own initiative even if other people aren't interested in one's actions: "Stanley never earned much money, but he went about saving everything he could for years, and now he's almost a millionaire." The phrase "to go behind (someone's) back" means to do something without letting another person know, or without asking for his or her permission: "Cheryl's boss was really angry that she contacted the client behind his back." The phrase "to go above and beyond the call of duty" means to do much more than was expected: "The teacher received a special award for going above and beyond the call of duty to help his students academically." |
| Topics | Business |
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