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Id ESLPod_0616_WE_0907
Episode Id ESLPod 616
Episode Title Having a Business Mentor
Phrase pointer
Text In this podcast, the word "pointer" means a tip or recommendation, or one piece of advice: "The coach gave Molly some pointers to improve her volleyball playing." When talking about computers, a "pointer" is the small arrow on the screen that moves when one moves the mouse: "Put your pointer on the 'file' menu and then click 'save'." When talking about dogs, a "pointer" is a dog that has been trained to find an animal or thing and then stand very still, showing its owner where that animal or thing is by holding its nose in that direction: "Do you ever use pointers when you go duck hunting?" Finally, a "laser pointer" is a small electronic device held in one's hand that produces a thin red light that can be used to direct people's attention: "The presenter used a laser pointer as he explained the graph."
Topics Business

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