| Id | ESLPod_1211_WE_2094 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1211 |
| Episode Title | Watching Movie and TV Franchises |
| Phrase | to be turned into |
| Text | The phrase "to be turned into," in this podcast, means to become something or to change in some way, adopting a new identity: "No one expected our small town to be turned into such a popular tourist destination." The phrase "to turn off" means to make someone lose his or her sexual attraction to another person: "Barney's habit of burping really turns off women." The phrase "to turn (someone) away" means to refuse to help someone: "They were turned away from the homeless shelter because there weren't any more beds that night." The phrase "to turn up" means to find or discover: "Have the police turned up any new evidence in the case?" Finally, the phrase "to turn in" means to go to bed: "I'm tired, so I'm going to turn in. Good night." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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