Id | ESLPod_0809_WE_1293 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 809 |
Episode Title | A Weather Forecast |
Phrase | sharply |
Text | In this podcast, the word "sharply" means suddenly and dramatically: "Sales increased sharply after the news story about our products." Or, "The driver turned sharply to avoid hitting the little girl who ran into the street." When people speak "sharply," they speak in a harsh, mean, or critical way: "Try not to speak to your children so sharply." Someone who is "sharp-tongued" is someone who says mean or harsh things, especially to criticize or insult other people: "Freddie can by very sharp-tongued, but try not to pay attention to what he says." Finally, someone who is "sharp-witted" is able to think and react quickly, giving clever and intelligent responses: "Conversations between two sharp-witted people can be very entertaining." |
Topics | Nature + Weather |
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