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ESLPod_0944_WE_1563 Working as an Intern In this podcast, the word "racket" means a scam, or an unethical or illegal way to make money: "These marketing programs are such a racket, and thousands of people have lost their savings by participating." When talking about sports, a "racket" is a tool with a round or square net on a handle, used to hit balls: "Venus swung the tennis racket really hard and scored the winning point of the game." Or, "To serve, just reach up in the sky with your racket and hit the ball over the net." Finally, a "racket" is a very loud noise: "The neighbor's cats were fighting all night, making a terrible racket." Or, "How can you call that music? I can't handle all this racket!"

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ESLPod 944 racket Business

Id	ESLPod_0944_WE_1563
Episode Id	ESLPod 944
Episode Title	Working as an Intern
Phrase	racket
Text	In this podcast, the word "racket" means a scam, or an unethical or illegal way to make money: "These marketing programs are such a racket, and thousands of people have lost their savings by participating." When talking about sports, a "racket" is a tool with a round or square net on a handle, used to hit balls: "Venus swung the tennis racket really hard and scored the winning point of the game." Or, "To serve, just reach up in the sky with your racket and hit the ball over the net." Finally, a "racket" is a very loud noise: "The neighbor's cats were fighting all night, making a terrible racket." Or, "How can you call that music? I can't handle all this racket!"
Topics	Business

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