| Id | ESLPod_0831_WE_1336 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 831 |
| Episode Title | Not the Marrying Kind |
| Phrase | to settle down |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to settle down" means to begin to live a quiet, calm life, especially getting married and starting a family: "Why are you in such a hurry to settle down? Take a few years to travel and enjoy life on your own." The phrase "to settle down" also means to become calm and quiet: "Hey kids, settle down in there!" The phrase "to settle back" means to sit down or lie down and relax so you can enjoy something: "She settled back with a good book and a glass of red wine." Finally, the phrase "to settle a bill/account" means to pay the money that is owed: "When Grandpa died, there wasn't much money left over after we settled his accounts." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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