| Id | ESLPod_0699_WE_1072 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 699 |
| Episode Title | Dealing With the Paparazzi |
| Phrase | to stake out |
| Text | The phrase "to stake out," in this podcast, means to watch a place or person in a secret, hidden way, trying to observe something that other people don't want to be seen: "After Melody's boyfriend broke up with her, she started staking out his apartment to see who else he was dating." The phrase "to stake (something) up" means to use small pieces of wood or metal to help something stand up: "The tree is too tall and old to support its heavy branches, so we decided to stake them up." Finally, the phrase "to stake (one's) life on something" is used to show that one fully supports something and is 100% sure it is true or correct: "When we asked Hans whether he was sure his plan would work, he said, 'I'd stake my life on it.'" |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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