| Id | ESLPod_1133_WE_1940 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1133 |
| Episode Title | Getting Immunizations Required by Schools |
| Phrase | standard |
| Text | The word "standard," in this podcast, means normal, ordinary, and not unusual or special: "The standard car model doesn't include any fancy add-ons, such as a moon roof or leather seats." The phrase "standard of living" refers to the lifestyle of a particular group of people, or how comfortable and wealthy they are: "If you move from New York to Nebraska, you'll be able to maintain your current standard of living spending much less money." A "double standard" refers to something that treats people unfairly, in two different ways: "Laughing when girls misbehave, but punishing boys when they do the same thing, is a double standard and it isn't fair." Finally, the phrase "gold standard" refers to something that is the best of its type and should be used for comparisons: "Their products are the gold standard in the industry." |
| Topics | Education | Health + Medicine |
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