| Id | ESLPod_1156_WE_1986 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1156 |
| Episode Title | Unsafe Factory Conditions |
| Phrase | sound |
| Text | The phrase "structurally sound," in this podcast, refers to a building that is safe and that is not in danger of collapsing or otherwise falling apart: "You should have an architect or civil engineer review those building plans to make sure they're structurally sound." The phrase "of sound mind" means sane, able to think clearly, and not suffering from a mental illness: "Do you think the witness is of sound mind? A lot of the things she is saying don't make sense." The phrase "a sound sleeper" describes someone who sleeps well and does not wake up easily: "Brian is a sound sleeper who almost never hears the baby crying at night." Finally, the phrase "sound bite" refers to a short recording of an interesting quote or statement, especially something said by a politician: "The speech was full of good sound bites that will probably be on the news tonight." |
| Topics | Business |
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