Id | ESLPod_0642_WE_0959 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 642 |
Episode Title | Installing Windows and Doors |
Phrase | stuck |
Text | In this podcast, the word "stuck" means not able to move, or locked in a certain position or place: "Grant was stuck in traffic for hours." Or, "How did you get your finger stuck in the car door?" The phrase "to be stuck" can mean to be unable to do something because it is too difficult: "I tried to do the homework, but I got stuck on question number seven." The phrase "to be stuck with (someone)" means to be forced to spend time with someone whom one doesn't like: "Olivia agreed to be a mentor, but now she's stuck with this irresponsible, immature college student." Finally, the phrase "to be stuck on (someone)" means to have a crush or to be attracted to someone: "As a child, were you ever stuck on one of your teachers?" |
Topics | Daily Life | Home + Community |
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