| Id | ESLPod_0889_WE_1452 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 889 |
| Episode Title | Taking Up a New Hobby |
| Phrase | to take up |
| Text | The phrase "to take up," in this podcast, means to begin doing some activity for the first time: "Do you think I'm too old to take up ballroom dancing?" The phrase "to take after (someone)" means to look or act like an older relative: "Jesse really takes after his father." The phrase "to take off" means to remove a piece of clothing: "Do you want to take off your jacket?" The phrase "to take (something) on" means to agree to do something and be responsible for it: "Are you sure you have enough time to take on more volunteer work?" Finally, the phrase "to take (somebody) on" means to have a physical fight with someone: "Why did you try to take on a boy who is so much bigger than you are?" |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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