Id | ESLPod_0828_WE_1331 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 828 |
Episode Title | Important Business Contacts |
Phrase | to get the word out |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to get the word out" means to inform people about something, to make sure people know about something, and to raise awareness of something: "We got the word out about our garage sale by hanging signs in the neighborhood and posting a note online." The phrase "to spread the word" has the same meaning: "The schools are trying to spread the word about their new after school programs." The phrase "to have a word with (someone)" means to have a conversation with someone, especially a serious, negative, or critical conversation: "Could I please have a word with you in private?" Finally, the phrases "to not say a word" and "to not breathe a word" mean to not talk about something and to keep something a secret: "Don't breathe a word of this to Henri, or we'll all lose our jobs." |
Topics | Business |
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