| Id | ESLPod_0486_WE_0647 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 486 |
| Episode Title | Having Limited Mobility |
| Phrase | to serve as |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to serve as" means to act as something, or to take the place of something, especially when that other thing is not available: "She lives in a small apartment, so her dining table serves as her desk." The phrase "to serve (something) up" means to give people something to eat as part of a meal: "Grandma Evelyn always serves up a big breakfast of eggs, sausage, and pancakes." The phrase "to serve (something) out" means to do something for a period of time and finish it: "The president has to serve out a four-year term." Finally, the phrase "to serve (somebody) right" is used when something bad happens to someone and one thinks it is a good punishment for something bad that he or she has done: "Losing his favorite toy serves him right. He's never careful about where he puts his things." |
| Topics | Health + Medicine |
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