| Id | ESLPod_1206_WE_2085 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1206 |
| Episode Title | Outdoor Vacation Sports and Activities |
| Phrase | more (one's) speed |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "more (one's) speed" means more appealing or interesting to someone, or more aligned with one's interests and energy level: "Being in a bullfight would be exciting, but I think watching the bullfight is more my speed." The phrase "to pick up speed" means to accelerate, or to begin to move more and more quickly: "The freight train is very heavy, so it takes a while for it to pick up speed." The phrase "to bring (someone) up to speed" means to give someone an update, or to share all the most recent knowledge and information with someone: "We typically need two weeks to bring a new employee up to speed on all of our corporate policies." Finally, the phrase "at full speed" means with as much energy, effort, and enthusiasm as possible: "We'll all have to work at full speed in order to meet the deadline." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Travel |
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