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ESLPod_0774_WE_1222 Describing Height and Build The phrase "to put on a few pounds," in this podcast, means to gain weight, usually gradually over time: "It's normal to put on a few pounds during the first few months of pregnancy, but don't lose control." A "pound" is a measurement of weight equal to 0.454 kilograms: "How much does a five-pound bag of potatoes cost?" A "pound sign" is a hashtag or the intersection of two horizontal and two vertical lines (#), especially on a telephone button: "Please enter your account number, followed by the pound sign." Finally, the phrase "a pound of flesh" refers to a demanding, difficult request that creates a problem for someone: "Adam is a millionaire and doesn't need more money, but he's determined to get a pound of flesh by demanding that the borrowers pay all the interest on their loan right now."

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ESLPod 774 pounds About You | Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0774_WE_1222
Episode Id	ESLPod 774
Episode Title	Describing Height and Build
Phrase	pounds
Text	The phrase "to put on a few pounds," in this podcast, means to gain weight, usually gradually over time: "It's normal to put on a few pounds during the first few months of pregnancy, but don't lose control." A "pound" is a measurement of weight equal to 0.454 kilograms: "How much does a five-pound bag of potatoes cost?" A "pound sign" is a hashtag or the intersection of two horizontal and two vertical lines (#), especially on a telephone button: "Please enter your account number, followed by the pound sign." Finally, the phrase "a pound of flesh" refers to a demanding, difficult request that creates a problem for someone: "Adam is a millionaire and doesn't need more money, but he's determined to get a pound of flesh by demanding that the borrowers pay all the interest on their loan right now."
Topics	About You \| Relationships + Family

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