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Silver Born Means Eslpod Gold Phrase Spoon Cloud

Id ESLPod_1291_WE_2250
Episode Id ESLPod 1291
Episode Title Types of Metal
Phrase silver
Text The word "silver," in this podcast, refers to the chemical element Ag, atomic number 47, which is a shiny, grey metal: "Do you prefer silver jewelry or gold jewelry?" A "silver medal" is a second-place prize in the Olympics or similar competitions: "She was happy when she won a silver medal, but she would have preferred a gold medal." The phrase "to be born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth" means to be born into a rich family: "Yasmin was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and her family was able to buy whatever she asked for." Finally, the phrase "every cloud has a silver lining" means that one can find something good about any bad or sad situation: "Our return flight was canceled, but every cloud has a silver lining. It means we get to spend more time here."
Topics Daily Life

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