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ESLPod_1178_WE_2030 Using Profanity The verb "to swear," in this podcast, means to use foul language or to use bad words: "The soldiers in this army swear a lot while under pressure." The verb "to swear" can also mean to take an oath or to make a promise: "I swear I would never do anything to hurt you." Or, "Do you swear to tell me the truth?" The phrase "to swear (someone) to secrecy" means to make another person promise not to share a secret with others: "She wore us to secrecy before telling us that she was pregnant." Finally, the phrase "to swear (someone) in" means to administer an oath, or to have someone make an official promise, before accepting an important job or position: "Who swears in the President of the United States?"

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ESLPod 1178 to swear Daily Life

Id	ESLPod_1178_WE_2030
Episode Id	ESLPod 1178
Episode Title	Using Profanity
Phrase	to swear
Text	The verb "to swear," in this podcast, means to use foul language or to use bad words: "The soldiers in this army swear a lot while under pressure." The verb "to swear" can also mean to take an oath or to make a promise: "I swear I would never do anything to hurt you." Or, "Do you swear to tell me the truth?" The phrase "to swear (someone) to secrecy" means to make another person promise not to share a secret with others: "She wore us to secrecy before telling us that she was pregnant." Finally, the phrase "to swear (someone) in" means to administer an oath, or to have someone make an official promise, before accepting an important job or position: "Who swears in the President of the United States?"
Topics	Daily Life

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