| Id | ESLPod_0553_WE_0781 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 553 |
| Episode Title | A Homeowners' Association |
| Phrase | to step up |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to step up" means to volunteer or to agree to do something, especially when nobody else wants to do it because it is unpleasant or difficult: "If we can't get anyone to step up and organize this year's community picnic, we'll have to cancel it." The phrase "to step down (from a position)" means to resign or to stop working in a particular position: "The CEO decided to step down from his job for personal reasons." The phrase "to step on (someone's) toes" means to do something that another person wanted to do or was supposed to do: "I'm sorry I took Fiona to the new exhibit at the zoo. I didn't know you wanted to do it. I certainly didn't want to step on your toes." |
| Topics | Home + Community |
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