Id | ESLPod_0834_WE_1343 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 834 |
Episode Title | Breaching Computer Security |
Phrase | to serve (someone) right |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to serve (someone) right" means for someone to get what he or he deserves, used in a negative way when talking about the consequence of some bad or wrong action done in the past: "They say he stole thousands of dollars from the company, so it serves him right that he's in jail." The phrase "to treat (someone) right" means to act respectfully toward another person and do nice things for that person: "Nikkie deserves to find a man who will treat her right." The phrase "to be right up there with (someone)" means to be as good as someone else: "With a little more practice, Sam could be right up there with the best pianists at his school." Finally, the phrase "to be right behind (somebody)" means to support and help something: "It helps to know my family is right behind me." |
Topics | Technology |
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