| Id | ESLPod_1211_WE_2095 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1211 |
| Episode Title | Watching Movie and TV Franchises |
| Phrase | spin-off |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "spin-off" means a product that is associated with the original show or movie, using one or more of the same characters in a different but possibly related story: "Spin-offs are rarely as good as the original shows." In business, a "spin-off" is part of a company that becomes a separate, independent company: "Have you thought about making the retail stores a spin-off so that we can focus more on manufacturing?" The phrase "to spin out" means for a car to move in a tight circle when the driver loses control: "The roads were icy this morning, and many cars spun out." Finally, the phrase "to spin (one's) wheels" means to try to do something without much success or progress: "We've been trying to expand the business, but so far we're just spinning our wheels." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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