| Id | ESLPod_0517_WE_0709 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 517 |
| Episode Title | Watching Competitive Sports |
| Phrase | to root for |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to root for" means to cheer for a particular team or player, hoping that it will win: "They painted their faces orange and black, because they're rooting for their favorite team: the Oregon State Beavers." The phrase "to take root" also means for the part of a plant that is underground to grow: "We planted small blueberry plants last weekend, and now we're just waiting for them to take root." The phrase "to root through (something)" means to look for something that is difficult to find: "He rooted through his briefcase, looking for his cell phone." Finally, the phrase "to be rooted to the spot" means to be unable to move, usually because one is too shocked or scared to do anything: "When she saw her favorite singer, she wanted to ask for his autograph, but she was rooted to the spot and couldn't speak." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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