| Id | ESLPod_0923_WE_1521 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 923 |
| Episode Title | Having Bad Credit |
| Phrase | strike |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "a strike against (someone)" refers to something that makes it more difficult for someone to do well, or an obstacle to success: "Your last mistake is a major strike against you, so don't do anything like that ever again." In baseball, a "strike" happens when a batter tries to hit the ball, but misses: "If the ball is coming in too low, don't swing at it or else you'll get a strike." In bowling, a "strike" happens when someone hits all the pins with one throw of the ball: "How many points is a strike worth?" Finally, a "strike" is a period of time when workers refuse to work because they disagree with management: "The factory is closed this week, because the workers are on strike to demand higher pay." |
| Topics | Money |
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