| Id | ESLPod_1051_WE_1777 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1051 |
| Episode Title | Getting and Making Threats |
| Phrase | to plug away |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to plug away" means to continue to do something, especially to continue to perform a repetitive, possibly unimportant and repetitive type of work: "Let's keep plugging away at our jobs, saving money for retirement." The phrase "to plug (something) up" mean to fill a hole or to block passage in a pipe or tube: "The toilet is plugged up again." Or, "Let's plug this crack with something so the wind doesn't come into the room." Finally, the phrase "to plug (something) in" means to connect something to a source of power, or to connect two electronic devices together: "Where can I plug in my laptop?" Or, "This printer has a wireless connection, so you don't have to plug it into your computer." |
| Topics | Government + Law |
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