| Id | ESLPod_1149_WE_1972 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1149 |
| Episode Title | Delaying Making a Decision |
| Phrase | positive |
| Text | The word "positive," in this podcast, means sure and convinced that one is correct or that one is doing the right thing, without any doubts or hesitation: "Are you positive this is the right answer?" The word "positive" can also describe someone who is optimistic, cheerful, and happy: "We need to hire someone who has a positive attitude even when work is stressful." Sometimes the word "positive" means advantage: "Let's think about the positives: if we do this, we'll end up saving a lot of time and money in the long run." The phrase "to be positive about" can mean to receive something well, or to like something: "The test audiences were really positive about the film." Finally, the word "positive" can be used for emphasis: "The drought has been a positive disaster for local farmers." |
| Topics | About You | Daily Life |
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