Id | ESLPod_0807_WE_1288 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 807 |
Episode Title | Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal |
Phrase | sweet |
Text | The word "sweet," in this podcast, means nice, kind, charming and affectionate: "Jemima is a sweet girl, but she isn't very intelligent." The word "sweet" can also be used informally to mean "neat," "cool," "hip," or "good": "That was a sweet ski jump!" The phrase "to have a sweet tooth" is used to describe someone who likes to eat sweet foods, or foods containing a lot of sugar: "Vince has a sweet tooth and he loves to eat cake, cookies, candy, and ice cream." The phrase "to be sweet on (someone)" means to have a crush or to have romantic feelings for another person: "I think Derrick is sweet on Alice, but he won't admit it." Finally, the phrase "a sweet deal" means a good price: "The store is offering a sweet deal on sofas and chairs this week." |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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