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ESLPod_0908_WE_1490 Being Territorial at Work The word "turf," in this podcast, means an area that one feels possessive of or believes that one should have control over: "The President and Congress are fighting for political turf." The word "turf" also describes grass-covered land: "The golf club uses a lot of fertilizer to make its turf look so nice." And "turf" can also describe artificial grass: "In areas where it rains a lot, outdoor soccer games are held on artificial turf, because if they play on real grass, everything gets too muddy." The phrase "home turf" describes where someone is from and where he or she feels comfortable: "It's easier to win games when we're playing on our home turf." Finally, the phrase "surf and turf" describes an entrée that combines beef and seafood, usually shrimp: "That surf and turf meal looks delicious!"

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ESLPod 908 turf Business

Id	ESLPod_0908_WE_1490
Episode Id	ESLPod 908
Episode Title	Being Territorial at Work
Phrase	turf
Text	The word "turf," in this podcast, means an area that one feels possessive of or believes that one should have control over: "The President and Congress are fighting for political turf." The word "turf" also describes grass-covered land: "The golf club uses a lot of fertilizer to make its turf look so nice." And "turf" can also describe artificial grass: "In areas where it rains a lot, outdoor soccer games are held on artificial turf, because if they play on real grass, everything gets too muddy." The phrase "home turf" describes where someone is from and where he or she feels comfortable: "It's easier to win games when we're playing on our home turf." Finally, the phrase "surf and turf" describes an entrée that combines beef and seafood, usually shrimp: "That surf and turf meal looks delicious!"
Topics	Business

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