| Id | ESLPod_1003_WE_1681 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1003 |
| Episode Title | Describing Duration |
| Phrase | to zip by |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to zip by" means to proceed very quickly or to appear to happen very fast: "She couldn't believe her daughter was graduating from college. Her childhood seemed to have zipped by." The phrase "to zip (something) open/shut" means to open or close a bag by moving the zipper around the edge: "Shane had to sit on the suitcase in order to zip it shut." The informal phrases "zip it" and "zip your lips" are used to tell someone to be quiet and not share secret information: "This is top-secret information, so zip your lips!" Finally, the phrase "to zip up" means to hold two pieces of fabric together with a zipper: "Could you please help me zip up my jacket?" |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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