| Id | ESLPod_0273_WE_0220 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 273 |
| Episode Title | Telling Secrets to Parents |
| Phrase | to swear |
| Text | The verb "to swear," in this podcast, means to promise that what one says is true: "Chandler swore that he didn't steal the money." The verb "to swear" can also mean to make a very serious promise to do something: "I swear that I will do everything I can to help you." Another meaning of "to swear" is to make an official promise before beginning to work in a public office: "Supreme Court judges swear on the Bible when they accept the position." The phrase "to swear somebody in" means to bring someone into a public office: "He was sworn in as the new governor of Ohio." Finally, "to swear" can mean to say bad words when one is angry: "Please don't swear in front of the children." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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