| Id | ESLPod_1220_WE_2113 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1220 |
| Episode Title | Ramping Up Production |
| Phrase | saddled with |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "saddled with" means burdened with something, or forced to have or do something that one does not want: "How did you get saddled with writing the other team's report?" The phrase "saddle up" means to put a saddle (seat) on a horse's back: "Let's saddle up and have the horses ready to go by sunrise." The phrase "saddle sore" describes the pain that someone feels after riding a horse or a bicycle: "If you haven't ridden a bike in a while, you might be saddle sore after our ride." The phrase "in the saddle" means riding a horse: "My body was really sore after spending most of the day in the saddle." Finally, the phrase "in the saddle" can mean in a position of authority or control: "Which political party do you think will be in the saddle after the next election?" |
| Topics | Business |
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