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ESLPod_0996_WE_1667 Importing Goods to the U.S. In this podcast, the word "spirits" means alcoholic drinks: "Their kitchen is stocked with rum, whisky, gin, vodka, and other spirits." The phrase "high spirits" describes a good mood: "Why are you in such high spirits today? Did you receive some good news?" The word "spirits" can also refer to ghosts: "Shania says that spirits haunt the third floor of this old house, but I don't believe in ghosts." The phrase "that's the spirit" shows approval of what someone is saying or doing, but sometimes it is used sarcastically: "When Devon said, 'I guess I can try,' his friend said, 'That's the spirit!'" Finally, the phrase "to get into the spirit of (something)" means to begin to feel excited and happy about something, especially so that one can participate: "It took Shane a long time to get into the spirit of the party and start having fun."

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ESLPod 996 spirits Business

Id	ESLPod_0996_WE_1667
Episode Id	ESLPod 996
Episode Title	Importing Goods to the U.S.
Phrase	spirits
Text	In this podcast, the word "spirits" means alcoholic drinks: "Their kitchen is stocked with rum, whisky, gin, vodka, and other spirits." The phrase "high spirits" describes a good mood: "Why are you in such high spirits today? Did you receive some good news?" The word "spirits" can also refer to ghosts: "Shania says that spirits haunt the third floor of this old house, but I don't believe in ghosts." The phrase "that's the spirit" shows approval of what someone is saying or doing, but sometimes it is used sarcastically: "When Devon said, 'I guess I can try,' his friend said, 'That's the spirit!'" Finally, the phrase "to get into the spirit of (something)" means to begin to feel excited and happy about something, especially so that one can participate: "It took Shane a long time to get into the spirit of the party and start having fun."
Topics	Business

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