Id | ESLPod_1049_WE_1772 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1049 |
Episode Title | Buying Theater Tickets |
Phrase | run |
Text | The word "run," in this podcast, means the period of time when a particular show is performed at a specific theater, or all the shows of a particular performance: "The theater manager originally planned for a six-month run, but the show was so popular that she decided to extend it." A "beer run" is when someone goes to a store to buy more beer, especially in the middle of a party: "At halftime, they sent Robin on a beer run." A "print run" refers to the number of copies of printed materials that are made: "How big was the first print run for the book?" Or, "He ordered a print run of 1,000 business cards." Finally, a "dry run" is an opportunity to practice something before the actual event: "Would you mind listening to a dry run of my presentation?" |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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