| Id | ESLPod_0778_WE_1231 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 778 |
| Episode Title | Getting Your Pocket Picked |
| Phrase | to stall |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to stall" means to delay or procrastinate, or to avoid doing something until later: "Giovanni organized all his receipts, dusted his computer, and even sharpened all his pencils when he was stalling, so that he wouldn't have to work on his taxes." When talking about a car or another vehicle, the verb "to stall" means for the car to stop unexpectedly and not be able to move forward: "Shania was really embarrassed when her car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection." Finally, the verb "to stall" can mean to not continue to advance or to no longer make progress: "Some women find that their career stalls if they choose to stay home with their young children." |
| Topics | Money |
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