| Id | ESLPod_1149_WE_1973 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1149 |
| Episode Title | Delaying Making a Decision |
| Phrase | stripes |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "stripes" means parallel strips of alternating colors: "Black and white stripes on the road indicate where it is safe for pedestrians to cross." Or, "They bought curtains with yellow and brown stripes to match the colors of their furniture." The phrase "to earn (one's) stripes" means to get a particular position through hard work, education, experience, and dedication: "The astronaut earned her stripes by excelling in college and in the military." The phrase "of all stripes" means of many different kinds: "People of all stripes were at the festival." Finally, the "Stars and Stripes" refers to the United States flag: "Many people hang the Stars and Stripes in front of their homes on the days around Independence Day." |
| Topics | About You | Daily Life |
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