Id | ESLPod_0455_WE_0585 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 455 |
Episode Title | Ending a Bad Date |
Phrase | round |
Text | In this podcast, the word "round" means a series of events or a group of things or actions that are repeated many times: "How many rounds of the peace talks will the president participate in?" The phrase "a round of applause" describes the period of time when people are clapping: "Everything he said was followed by a long round of applause from the audience." When talking about music, a "round" is a type of song where each singer sings the same melody and words, but they start at different times: "Most American children enjoy signing a round called Row, Row, Row Your Boat." Finally, when a doctor is "on (one's) rounds," he or she is checking on patients in a clinic or hospital: "The doctor is on her rounds right now, but as soon as she gets back I'll let her know that you called. |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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