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ESLPod_0586_WE_0846 Getting a Girlfriend/Boyfriend Back The phrase "lost cause," in this podcast, means something that will be impossible to do, so one shouldn't even try: "Some people believe that trying to discover the true meaning is a lost cause." The phrase "root cause" or "underlying cause" is used to talk about the real reason why something happens: "The root cause of poverty is a lack of education." The phrase "to further the cause" means to help other people fight against an important social problem: "She dedicated her life to furthering the cause, helping women get the right to vote." Finally, the phrase "with good cause" means justified, or with one's feelings or actions being reasonable: "In this economy, everyone is worried about losing their job, with good cause."

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ESLPod 586 cause Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0586_WE_0846
Episode Id	ESLPod 586
Episode Title	Getting a Girlfriend/Boyfriend Back
Phrase	cause
Text	The phrase "lost cause," in this podcast, means something that will be impossible to do, so one shouldn't even try: "Some people believe that trying to discover the true meaning is a lost cause." The phrase "root cause" or "underlying cause" is used to talk about the real reason why something happens: "The root cause of poverty is a lack of education." The phrase "to further the cause" means to help other people fight against an important social problem: "She dedicated her life to furthering the cause, helping women get the right to vote." Finally, the phrase "with good cause" means justified, or with one's feelings or actions being reasonable: "In this economy, everyone is worried about losing their job, with good cause."
Topics	Relationships + Family

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