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ESLPod_0560_WE_0795 Learning Work Rules and Routines In this podcast, the phrase "tried and true" describes something that has been tested and shown to work well: "Making micro loans to entrepreneurs is a tried-and-true way to stimulate the local economy." The phrase "too good to be true" is used to describe something that is unbelievable because it seems too good: "An offer to sell you a big-screen TV for $60 is too good to be true.'" The phrase "true colors" describes one's true beliefs, feelings, or opinions when one isn't hiding anything: "When people are under a lot of stress, they start to show their true colors." Finally, the phrase "true to (one's) word" means keeping one's promise, or doing what one has said one would do: "How do I know you'll stay true to your word?"

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ESLPod 560 tried and true Business

Id	ESLPod_0560_WE_0795
Episode Id	ESLPod 560
Episode Title	Learning Work Rules and Routines
Phrase	tried and true
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "tried and true" describes something that has been tested and shown to work well: "Making micro loans to entrepreneurs is a tried-and-true way to stimulate the local economy." The phrase "too good to be true" is used to describe something that is unbelievable because it seems too good: "An offer to sell you a big-screen TV for $60 is too good to be true.'" The phrase "true colors" describes one's true beliefs, feelings, or opinions when one isn't hiding anything: "When people are under a lot of stress, they start to show their true colors." Finally, the phrase "true to (one's) word" means keeping one's promise, or doing what one has said one would do: "How do I know you'll stay true to your word?"
Topics	Business

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