| Id | ESLPod_0366_WE_0407 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 366 |
| Episode Title | Talking About Prices |
| Phrase | to keep (something) up |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to keep (something) up" means to continue to do something or to be able to do something: "Kulon is working three jobs. How long will she be able to keep that up?" The phrase "to keep (something) going" means to manage a business or organization so that it continues to operate: "When the value of the dollar fell, so did the company's sales, but the president was able to keep it going for several years." The phrase "to keep at (something)" or "to keep at it" means to continue to do something even though it is difficult, and is used to encourage other people so that they don't stop doing something: "I know that playing the violin is difficult, but if you keep at it, you'll soon be playing beautiful music!" |
| Topics | Money | Shopping |
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