Id | ESLPod_0830_WE_1334 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 830 |
Episode Title | Donating to a Thrift Store |
Phrase | to sit around |
Text | The phrase "to sit around," in this podcast, means to be somewhere without any particular purpose and without doing anything, just taking up space: "Why are all these papers sitting around your office? If they were filed away, you'd be able to find them when you need them." The phrase "to be sitting pretty" means to be in a good and comfortable position: "Harvey has more experience and education than any of the other applicants, so he is sitting pretty for the interviews." The phrase "to sit on (one's) hands" means to not do anything or not take action when one should: "How long are the politicians going to sit on their hands? They need to find solutions to improve the economy now!" |
Topics | Clothing + Grooming | Daily Life |
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