| Id | ESLPod_1112_WE_1899 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1112 |
| Episode Title | Doing Impressions |
| Phrase | tone |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "tone" is a description of the qualities of a voice, including its pitch (high or low), warmth, and strength: "She was attracted to the strong, masculine tone of his voice." The phrase "Don't take that tone with me," is used to strongly tell someone to speak more pleasantly and respectfully: "During the argument, he said to his daughter, 'Don't take that tone with me, young lady.'" The phrase "to set the tone" means to establish the mood or feel of an event or occasion: "The dean gave an excellent welcome to the new students, which set the tone for the rest of the school year." Finally, a "ring tone" or a "busy tone" refer to the sounds that one hears when placing a call: "I tried calling your number, but I only heard a ring tone. It never transferred to voicemail." And, "I've tried to call Angel several times, but all I get is the busy tone." |
| Topics | Business | Daily Life |
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