| Id | ESLPod_0730_WE_1134 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 730 |
| Episode Title | Waiting For Exam Results |
| Phrase | toss up |
| Text | The phrasal verb "toss up," in this podcast, refers to a situation in which all of the possibilities are equally likely to happen or for all options to be equally appealing: "We liked both apartments equally and it's a toss up right now which one we'll choose." "To toss up" can also mean to throw something into the air: "The referee tossed the ball up into the air and the players tried to grab it." Or, "The clown tossed up into the air a handful of candy and the children ran to pick up as many pieces as they could find." "To toss" also means to throw gently: "Toss me your keys and I'll move your car for you." Finally, "to toss" can also mean to mix together, most often used with food: "Could you please toss that salad with some salad dressing? |
| Topics | Daily Life | Education |
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