Id | ESLPod_0273_WE_0221 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 273 |
Episode Title | Telling Secrets to Parents |
Phrase | off |
Text | In this podcast, the word "off" means canceled, finished, or ended: "The meeting is off, because too many people are on vacation that day." The phrase "to be off" means to begin a race: "They're off, and Jackson is already leading the other runners." The phrase "to be off" can also mean to be on vacation and not in the office: "Juliet is off today, but I can give her your message when she returns." The word "off" can refer to a piece of equipment that isn't working or in operation: "The radio is off, but the TV is on." We also use the word "off" to talk about pieces of clothing that are removed: "Please take your shoes off before you walk into the house." |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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