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ESLPod_0584_WE_0842 Calling in Sick to Work The phrase "to come down with (something)," in this podcast, means to catch a cold or to become sick: "You'll come down with something if you don't wash your hands before you eat." The phrase "to come up with (something)" means to have an idea or answer, and especially to find a solution for a problem: "I'm sure we can come up with a solution if we work together." The phrase "to come up with (something)" also means to find enough money to buy or do something: "How are we going to come up with the $2,000 we need to fix the car?" The phrase "to be coming up" means to happen soon: "Isn't your birthday coming up next month?" Finally, the phrase "to come to a decision" means to agree on what should be done next: "They've been arguing for hours and still haven't come to a decision."

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ESLPod 584 to come down with (something) Business

Id	ESLPod_0584_WE_0842
Episode Id	ESLPod 584
Episode Title	Calling in Sick to Work
Phrase	to come down with (something)
Text	The phrase "to come down with (something)," in this podcast, means to catch a cold or to become sick: "You'll come down with something if you don't wash your hands before you eat." The phrase "to come up with (something)" means to have an idea or answer, and especially to find a solution for a problem: "I'm sure we can come up with a solution if we work together." The phrase "to come up with (something)" also means to find enough money to buy or do something: "How are we going to come up with the $2,000 we need to fix the car?" The phrase "to be coming up" means to happen soon: "Isn't your birthday coming up next month?" Finally, the phrase "to come to a decision" means to agree on what should be done next: "They've been arguing for hours and still haven't come to a decision."
Topics	Business

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