Id | ESLPod_0804_WE_1282 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 804 |
Episode Title | Dealing with Time Changes in Scheduling |
Phrase | to throw off |
Text | The phrase "to throw off," in this podcast, means to confuse or mislead someone, making it difficult or impossible for him or her to do or understand something: "Drinking alcohol really throws off Clarke's sense of direction." The phrase "to throw (something) on" means to put clothing on carelessly, without worrying about one's appearance: "This morning I threw on a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt and went to the gym." The phrase "to throw (something) out" means to put something in the garbage and get rid of it because it is no longer needed: "Why did you throw out my old comic book collection years ago? It could be worth a lot of money today." Finally, the phrase "to throw (something) together" means to cook very quickly using whatever is available in the kitchen: "Hong threw together a pretty good dinner, just using leftovers." |
Topics | Business |
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