| Id | ESLPod_0659_WE_0992 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 659 |
| Episode Title | Finding Love on Valentine's Day |
| Phrase | sentimental |
| Text | The word "sentimental," in this podcast, means with a lot of emotion and feelings: "Slow jazz songs make me feel really sentimental." The phrase "sentimental reasons" can refer to things one does because of one's emotions, especially when the action isn't very rational: "Midas keeps old ticket stubs for sentimental reasons." The phrase "sentimental value" refers to the way people keep things that are financially worthless, but carry important memories or feelings: "Please be careful with that vase. It has a lot of sentimental value because my grandmother gave it to me before she died." The word "sentiment" refers to one's opinion about something: "Political sentiments change over time." Finally, the phrase "My sentiments exactly" is used when one fully agrees with what another person has said": "When Tyrone finished his excellent speech, I thought, 'My sentiments exactly!'" |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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