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ESLPod_1113_WE_1901 Having a Family Portrait Taken In this podcast, the word "prop" means an object that is held or otherwise interacted with, especially on stage or in a photo session: "The stage hands are responsible for making sure that all costumes and props are in place before the show begins." A "prop" is also something that holds a larger object up in a particular position: "They used a large book as a prop for the film projector, so that the image was aimed at the screen." The phrase "to prop (oneself) up" means to lean on something to hold one's body up: "While trying to read in bed, he propped himself up on pillows to get comfortable." Finally, the phrase "props to (someone)" is used to congratulate someone in public, telling others about a good thing he or she has done: "Props to Maralynn for staying late to finish that report!"

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ESLPod 1113 prop Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_1113_WE_1901
Episode Id	ESLPod 1113
Episode Title	Having a Family Portrait Taken
Phrase	prop
Text	In this podcast, the word "prop" means an object that is held or otherwise interacted with, especially on stage or in a photo session: "The stage hands are responsible for making sure that all costumes and props are in place before the show begins." A "prop" is also something that holds a larger object up in a particular position: "They used a large book as a prop for the film projector, so that the image was aimed at the screen." The phrase "to prop (oneself) up" means to lean on something to hold one's body up: "While trying to read in bed, he propped himself up on pillows to get comfortable." Finally, the phrase "props to (someone)" is used to congratulate someone in public, telling others about a good thing he or she has done: "Props to Maralynn for staying late to finish that report!"
Topics	Relationships + Family

Prop Eslpod Family Means Object Stage Phrase Portrait