| Id | ESLPod_1259_WE_2188 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1259 |
| Episode Title | Discovering a Family Secret |
| Phrase | to be sucker punched |
| Text | The phrase "to be sucker punched," in this podcast, means to be surprised by someone in a negative way: "Sean was sucker punched when he found out that his wife had cheated on him." The phrase "to be sucker punched" also means to be hit by someone unexpectedly and very hard: "The football player sucker punched a member of the other team when he thought no one was looking." The phrase "to sucker (someone) into (something)" means to trick, fool, or manipulate someone to do something: "These criminals are suckering older people into sharing their social security numbers over the phone." A "sucker" is an unkind term for a person who is easily tricked or fooled: "That sucker! I can't believe he thought we were telling the truth!" Finally, a "sucker" is another word for a lollipop, or a hard candy on a stick that is placed in the mouth for a long time until it dissolves. |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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