Id | ESLPod_0615_WE_0905 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 615 |
Episode Title | Watching Daytime Talk Shows |
Phrase | to get away with (something) |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to get away with (something)" means to not be punished for something bad that someone has done, or to avoid the negative consequences of one's actions: "Kai's parents are strict, but his grandparents let him get away with anything and everything!" The phrase "to get away from it all" means to go somewhere for a relaxing vacation: "Let's go to the coast this weekend to get away from it all." The phrase "to get over (something)" means to feel better after one has been very sad, disturbed, or upset: "It took many years for them to get over the death of their son." Finally, the phrase "to get over (something) can mean to feel better after an illness: "Naomi has almost gotten over her cold, but she's still coughing a little bit." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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