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ESLPod_0654_WE_0982 Talking About Sound and Volume The phrase "to turn (something) up/down," in this podcast, means to increase or decrease the volume, especially of music or television: "Lincoln turns up the volume on the radio when he drives on the freeway, because his car is really loud at high speeds." The phrase "to turn up" can also mean to arrive: "What time did Katie turn up at work this morning?" The phrase "to turn (one's) nose up at (something)" means to not like or accept something because it isn't good enough for oneself: "After living in New York City for three years, James now turns his nose up at our small town entertainment, like country fairs and rodeos." Finally, the phrase "to turn (something) upside down" means to look everywhere for something, creating a mess as one does it: "He turned the house upside down looking for his keys, but he still hasn't found them."

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ESLPod 654 to turn (something) up/down Daily Life

Id	ESLPod_0654_WE_0982
Episode Id	ESLPod 654
Episode Title	Talking About Sound and Volume
Phrase	to turn (something) up/down
Text	The phrase "to turn (something) up/down," in this podcast, means to increase or decrease the volume, especially of music or television: "Lincoln turns up the volume on the radio when he drives on the freeway, because his car is really loud at high speeds." The phrase "to turn up" can also mean to arrive: "What time did Katie turn up at work this morning?" The phrase "to turn (one's) nose up at (something)" means to not like or accept something because it isn't good enough for oneself: "After living in New York City for three years, James now turns his nose up at our small town entertainment, like country fairs and rodeos." Finally, the phrase "to turn (something) upside down" means to look everywhere for something, creating a mess as one does it: "He turned the house upside down looking for his keys, but he still hasn't found them."
Topics	Daily Life

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