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The word “built,” in this podcast, means with well-defined muscles, or with a strong, beautiful body that is very powerful and can lift heavy things: “Elvira dreams of dating a male model who is tall, dark, and built.” A “built-in” is something that is part of something else and cannot be moved: “They bought a 1929 house with beautiful built-in bookcases.” The phrase “built-up” refers to an area that has a lot of buildings and not very many natural areas: “We lived in a built-up area for years before we finally realized that we wanted to live in a more rural area.” Finally, the phrase “jerry-built” or “jerry-rigged” refers to something that is built very poorly and will not last for very long: “The tornado victims are living in jerry-built shelters until they can find permanent housing.” suck it up In this podcast, the phrase “suck it up” is used to tell someone that he or she needs to stop complaining and do what is needed, even if it is difficult: “Stop complaining! Just suck it up and get the work done!” Normally the verb “to suck” means to use pressure to pull a liquid into one’s mouth: “The thicker a milkshake is, the harder it is to suck it up the straw.” The verb “to suck” is also used informally to talk about something that seems unfair and unpleasant: “You lost your keys right before your job interview? That sucks!” Finally, the phrase “to be/get sucked in” means to become involved in something, especially if one didn’t really want to become involved in it: “How did you get sucked into watching that TV series?” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 713 – Being Physically Strong
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 713: Being Physically Strong.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 713. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is eslpod.com. Go there to download a Learning Guide for this episode, and make your life a little easier by getting the transcript of everything we say on this episode.
This episode is called “Being Physically Strong.” It’s a dialogue between Takeshi and Paula. Let’s get started.
Takeshi: What do you want me to do with this piano?
Paula: I want you to move it from the living room to the family room. You’re as strong as an ox and that’s why I called you for help.
Takeshi: Lucky me. I don’t think I can move that piano by myself, though.
Paula: You’re built and have muscles coming out of your ears. Come on! Let’s put those muscles to work!
Takeshi: I haven’t been working out as much recently. I don’t think I’m up to the job.
Paula: I’ll cut you some slack. I’ll help.
Takeshi: What I’m trying to tell you is that you’ll
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