| Id | ESLPod_0735_WE_1145 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 735 |
| Episode Title | Getting a Visa to Travel |
| Phrase | to shape up |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to shape up" means to begin to take form, or to progress or advance: "It was really cloudy this morning, but now the day is shaping up beautifully." The phrase "to shape up" can also mean to begin to improve one's behavior: "If your children can't shape up and quiet down, we'll need to ask you to take them home." The phrase "to get in shape" means to become healthier and have a better fitness level: "If you're serious about getting in shape, you should probably join a gym and buy some good running shoes." Finally, as a verb, "to shape" means to influence or affect something in a certain way: "Which authors have shaped your writing style?" |
| Topics | Government + Law | Travel |
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