Id | ESLPod_0665_WE_1005 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 665 |
Episode Title | Types of Sandwiches |
Phrase | to settle for |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to settle for" means to decide that something is acceptable and that one will have, use, or do it even though it is not what one really wants: "We didn't have enough money to buy a really big house, so we had to settle for a two-bedroom, one-bath home." The phrase "to settle (one's) differences" means to reach an agreement and end an argument: "You two will have to learn to settle your differences without violence." The phrase "to settle down" means to become quiet and calm: "You kids are making too much noise. Settle down, right now!" Finally, "to settle one's bill/account" means to pay all the money that is owed: "Should I return the hotel room key before or after we settle our account?" |
Topics | Food + Drink |
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