| Id | ESLPod_1184_WE_2042 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1184 |
| Episode Title | Being Boastful |
| Phrase | to get (someone) going |
| Text | The phrase "to get (someone) going," in this podcast, means to do something that encourages another person to do more of something: "At first, Wei was too shy to sing karaoke, but once we got her going, she had a great time." The phrase "to get going" means to leave: "This has been fun, but I'd better get going. I have to get up early tomorrow morning." The phrase "while the going's good" is used to talk about doing something before it becomes difficult or impossible: "Housing prices are going to rise soon. We should buy our first house while the going's good." Finally, the phrase "When the going gets tough, the tough gets going" means that strong people persevere (succeed through effort and determination) in difficult situations: "Sales have been slow this year, but when the going gets tough, the tough get going." |
| Topics | About You |
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