| Id | ESLPod_1287_WE_2242 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1287 |
| Episode Title | Using Adapters and Converters |
| Phrase | plug |
| Text | The verb "to plug in/into," in this podcast, means to put something into a fitted hole or opening, especially when talking about connecting something to electricity: "We need to buy an extension cord if we want to plug in the exterior Christmas lights." The phrase "to plug away" means to continue working very hard: "We have to keep plugging away until we find a better solution." The phrase "to pull the plug on (something)" means to prevent something from happening or continuing, especially by taking away one's approval or money: "Did you hear that management wants to pull the plug on our latest project?" Finally, the verb "to plug" means to praise or promote something by saying good things about it: "How do we get a celebrity to plug our new products?" |
| Topics | Travel |
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