| Id | ESLPod_1098_WE_1870 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1098 |
| Episode Title | Riding in a Limousine |
| Phrase | to spill |
| Text | The verb "to spill," in this podcast, means to accidentally cause a liquid to leave its container, so that it unintentionally falls onto another object, especially one that was not supposed to get wet: "The lab should have a cleanup kit for hazardous materials, just in case one of the students spills the chemicals used in the experiments." Or, "If you spill red wine on a white carpet, it will stain." The phrase "to spill the beans" means to accidentally share a secret: "Who spilled the beans and told Ahmed about the surprise birthday party we were planning?" Finally, the phrase "to spill blood" means to kill someone, especially when describing a battle: "The soldiers were young and had never spilt blood before." |
| Topics | Transportation | Travel |
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