| Id | ESLPod_0761_WE_1197 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 761 |
| Episode Title | Animals in a Zoo |
| Phrase | to rise up |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to rise up" means to rebel or to fight against people or organizations with authority, especially when one has been treated badly: "What caused the Americans to rise up against the British and start the American Revolution?" The phrase "to rise above" means to ignore something or pretend it is not important: "The most successful high school students are the ones who can rise above the typical teenage arguments." The phrase "to give rise to (something)" means to yield or produce something: "The Internet gave rise to rapid, global communication." Finally, the phrase "to get a rise out of (someone)" means to do something to make someone react, especially angrily: "If you knew your memo would get a rise out of your boss, why did you write it anyway?" |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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