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ESLPod_0941_WE_1557 Types of Shopping Areas In this podcast, the phrase "dead weight" means someone or something that makes a situation more difficult and does not add any value or provide any assistance: "I wish Marilyn would stop dating Chuck. He's just dead weight." The phrase "to pull (one's) weight" means to do one's share of the work: "We will not tolerate team members who don't pull their weight." The phrase "to throw (one's) weight around" means to use one's position or authority to boss other people around and tell them what to do: "You may be a vice-president and throw your weight around at work, but here at home we're all equals, so wash those dishes!" Finally, the phrase "to take the weight off (one's) feet" means to sit down: "Wow, you look like you've had a long day. Take the weight off your feet and I'll bring you a glass of iced tea."

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ESLPod 941 dead weight Shopping

Id	ESLPod_0941_WE_1557
Episode Id	ESLPod 941
Episode Title	Types of Shopping Areas
Phrase	dead weight
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "dead weight" means someone or something that makes a situation more difficult and does not add any value or provide any assistance: "I wish Marilyn would stop dating Chuck. He's just dead weight." The phrase "to pull (one's) weight" means to do one's share of the work: "We will not tolerate team members who don't pull their weight." The phrase "to throw (one's) weight around" means to use one's position or authority to boss other people around and tell them what to do: "You may be a vice-president and throw your weight around at work, but here at home we're all equals, so wash those dishes!" Finally, the phrase "to take the weight off (one's) feet" means to sit down: "Wow, you look like you've had a long day. Take the weight off your feet and I'll bring you a glass of iced tea."
Topics	Shopping

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