| Id | ESLPod_1099_WE_1872 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1099 |
| Episode Title | Child Sports Injuries |
| Phrase | rough |
| Text | The word "rough," in this podcast, means not gentle or smooth, and involving a lot of careless physical force that may accidentally hurt others: "Don't you worry that your dogs are too rough with the baby?" The word "rough" can also be used informally to mean difficult or challenging: "Wow, that exam was rough! I hope I passed." A "rough night" is a sleepless night, or a night when one didn't get enough sleep: "The neighbor's dog kept barking, so we had a rough night." A "rough patch" refers to a difficult period of time with many problems: "They're going through a rough patch in their marriage." Finally, the phrase "to be rough on (someone)" means to criticize someone too much: "It's important to provide feedback on the employees' performance, but don't be too rough on them." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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