| Id | ESLPod_1274_WE_2216 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1274 |
| Episode Title | Childish Fighting and Misbehavior. |
| Phrase | to slam |
| Text | The verb "to slam," in this podcast, means to hit something so that it makes a loud noise, especially when closing a door: "The gate is falling apart, so please don't slam it, or it might break into pieces." The phrase "to slam the door in (someone's) face" means to refuse to help or meet with someone: "Our city's mayor slammed the door in the faces of a group of lawmakers who had supported his opponent in the election." "The phrase "to slam on the brakes" means to use the brakes of a car forcefully in order to stop suddenly: "A little kid ran into the road and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting her." Finally, the phrase "to slam (someone)" means to criticize someone harshly: "Blake was slammed for his poor management of the new department." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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