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ESLPod_1106_WE_1886 Getting a Flat Tire The word "tread," in this podcast, means the thick rubber part of a tire that grips (holds onto) the road and gradually becomes thinner over time: "If the tread has worn away, it's probably time to buy new tires." As a verb, "to tread" means to step on something: "Careful! Don't tread on those flowers." The phrase "to tread lightly" means to do something carefully or cautiously: "Her divorce is a sensitive topic with Melinda, so tread lightly." Finally, the phrase "to tread water" means to keep one's head above water and in one place by moving one's legs underwater as if riding a bicycle: "David doesn't know how to swim well, but he can tread water, so he won't drown."

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ESLPod 1106 tread Transportation | Travel

Id	ESLPod_1106_WE_1886
Episode Id	ESLPod 1106
Episode Title	Getting a Flat Tire
Phrase	tread
Text	The word "tread," in this podcast, means the thick rubber part of a tire that grips (holds onto) the road and gradually becomes thinner over time: "If the tread has worn away, it's probably time to buy new tires." As a verb, "to tread" means to step on something: "Careful! Don't tread on those flowers." The phrase "to tread lightly" means to do something carefully or cautiously: "Her divorce is a sensitive topic with Melinda, so tread lightly." Finally, the phrase "to tread water" means to keep one's head above water and in one place by moving one's legs underwater as if riding a bicycle: "David doesn't know how to swim well, but he can tread water, so he won't drown."
Topics	Transportation \| Travel

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