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ESLPod_0807_WE_1289 Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal In this podcast, the phrase "to say the word" means to indicate that one wants to do something or that it is time to do something: "We've all packed, so just say the word and we'll start the trip." The phrase "to have a word with (someone)" means to speak with someone briefly, especially if it is a private or personal conversation: "Could you please step into my office? I'd like to have a word with you." The phrase "to give (one's) word" means to promise or to say what one will do in the future: "Of course I'll go to your soccer game. I give you my word." Finally, the phrase "to get a word in edgewise" means to be able to interrupt and speak when another person is dominating the conversation: "Adam speaks so quickly that it's hard for anyone else to get a word in edgewise."

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ESLPod 807 to say the word Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0807_WE_1289
Episode Id	ESLPod 807
Episode Title	Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal
Phrase	to say the word
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to say the word" means to indicate that one wants to do something or that it is time to do something: "We've all packed, so just say the word and we'll start the trip." The phrase "to have a word with (someone)" means to speak with someone briefly, especially if it is a private or personal conversation: "Could you please step into my office? I'd like to have a word with you." The phrase "to give (one's) word" means to promise or to say what one will do in the future: "Of course I'll go to your soccer game. I give you my word." Finally, the phrase "to get a word in edgewise" means to be able to interrupt and speak when another person is dominating the conversation: "Adam speaks so quickly that it's hard for anyone else to get a word in edgewise."
Topics	Relationships + Family

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