| Id | ESLPod_0980_WE_1635 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 980 |
| Episode Title | Retiring Abroad |
| Phrase | to put down stakes |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to put down stakes" means to claim a piece of land as one's new home, or to select a new place to live: "They put down stakes here almost 20 years ago, and now their home is worth four times what they paid for it." The phrase "to pull up stakes" means to give up and leave: "They tried for years to make the business successful, but eventually they realized that it was time to pull up stakes and try something else." The phrase "to have a stake in (something)" means to have a connection to something and be affected by its outcome: "Our shareholders have a stake in the board's decisions." Finally, the phrase "at stake" means at risk, or something that might be destroyed or lost if certain events happen: "Follow the doctor's advice. Your health is at stake!" |
| Topics | Business | Daily Life |
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