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ESLPod_0479_WE_0632 Using Frequent Flyer Miles The phrase "to be strapped," in this podcast, means to not have enough money: "They're strapped this month because they bought a lot of new clothes." The phrase "to be strapped for cash" has the same meaning: "Clarke was strapped for cash, so he paid for the meal with his credit card." The phrase "to be strapped in" means to be wearing one's seatbelt, or to be tied onto or into something: "Please don't start driving until everyone is strapped in." The phrase "to strap (something) down" means to tie something to the top of something else, especially to the top of a car: "They strapped their suitcases down and then started driving down the street." Finally, the phrase "to strap (something) on" means to tie something to one's body: "The hikers strapped their heavy backpacks on and started walking through the forest."

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ESLPod 479 to be strapped Travel

Id	ESLPod_0479_WE_0632
Episode Id	ESLPod 479
Episode Title	Using Frequent Flyer Miles
Phrase	to be strapped
Text	The phrase "to be strapped," in this podcast, means to not have enough money: "They're strapped this month because they bought a lot of new clothes." The phrase "to be strapped for cash" has the same meaning: "Clarke was strapped for cash, so he paid for the meal with his credit card." The phrase "to be strapped in" means to be wearing one's seatbelt, or to be tied onto or into something: "Please don't start driving until everyone is strapped in." The phrase "to strap (something) down" means to tie something to the top of something else, especially to the top of a car: "They strapped their suitcases down and then started driving down the street." Finally, the phrase "to strap (something) on" means to tie something to one's body: "The hikers strapped their heavy backpacks on and started walking through the forest."
Topics	Travel

Strapped Phrase Means Eslpod One's Driving Strap Tie