Id | ESLPod_0799_WE_1272 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 799 |
Episode Title | Dealing With the Heat |
Phrase | to sweat |
Text | The verb "to sweat," in this podcast, means to have liquid leaving one's body through the surface of one's skin, usually because one is very hot, has done a lot of physical activity, or is nervous: "Sorry I'm sweating so much, but I just got back from a run." The verb "to sweat" can also mean to be nervous or anxious: "Don't sweat it! You're going to do well on the exam." The phrase "no sweat" means "no problem" and is used as an informal response when someone expresses gratitude: "I tried to thank James for his help, but he just said, 'No sweat.'" Finally, the verb "to sweat" can mean for liquid to condense or appear on the outside of a cold glass: "That glass of lemonade might sweat, so please don't put it directly on the wood table." |
Topics | Nature + Weather |
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