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ESLPod_0761_WE_1196 Animals in a Zoo The phrase "the next best thing," in this podcast, means the second-best option or situation when the top or best option or situation is not available: "When Lillian wasn't accepted into medical school, she decided that becoming a nurse was the next best thing." The phrase "to make the best of (something)" means to deal with a bad situation in a good way and find a way to make it positive: "Craig lost his job, but he decided to make the best of it by spending more time with his family and going back to school." Finally, the phrase "with the best [of them]" shows that someone is very good at doing something: "I may not be a very good soccer player, but I can play tennis with the best of them."

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ESLPod 761 the next best thing Entertainment + Sports

Id	ESLPod_0761_WE_1196
Episode Id	ESLPod 761
Episode Title	Animals in a Zoo
Phrase	the next best thing
Text	The phrase "the next best thing," in this podcast, means the second-best option or situation when the top or best option or situation is not available: "When Lillian wasn't accepted into medical school, she decided that becoming a nurse was the next best thing." The phrase "to make the best of (something)" means to deal with a bad situation in a good way and find a way to make it positive: "Craig lost his job, but he decided to make the best of it by spending more time with his family and going back to school." Finally, the phrase "with the best [of them]" shows that someone is very good at doing something: "I may not be a very good soccer player, but I can play tennis with the best of them."
Topics	Entertainment + Sports

Phrase Situation Make Good Eslpod Means Option Decided