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clingy
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The word “clingy,” in this podcast, means needing and depending on someone too much, trying to spend a lot of time with that person and touching him or her all the time: “In the days immediately after the earthquake, Wanda was more clingy than usual, probably because she was scared.” If clothing is “clingy,” it stays very close to one’s body, revealing its shape: “You’d have to have a perfect body to wear such a clingy dress.” Finally, the phrase “to cling to (something)” means to continue to believe or have something even though it is no longer helpful, useful, or true: “Even though there’s no scientific proof, many people cling to the belief that there is life on other planets.” to count In this podcast, the verb “to count” means to be important and relevant, or to matter: “Your first kiss doesn’t count if it was with a relative.” The phrase “to count (one’s) blessings” is used to tell someone to be grateful for the things he or she has: “You have a house, a loving wife, and three beautiful children. You should count your blessings and stop complaining about unimportant things.” The phrase “to count sheep” refers to the practice of trying to fall asleep by imagining sheep jumping over a fence and counting them: “She has tried drinking warm milk, taking sleeping pills, and counting sheep, but she still isn’t able to fall asleep at night.” Finally, the phrase “to count on (someone or something)” means to rely or depend on someone or something: “Don’t worry about it. You can count on me!” 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 649 – Disliking a Sibling’s Boyfriend/Girlfriend
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 649: Disliking a Sibling’s Boyfriend or Girlfriend.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 649. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website – you know what it is – is eslpod.com. Go there to download a Learning Guide for this episode, which will help you improve your English – and your love life!
This episode is all about love and hate. It’s called “Disliking (or not liking) a Sibling’s (that is, brother or sister’s) Boyfriend or Girlfriend.” Let’s get started.
Georgia: So I thought Carla was nice.
Andy: You did? I didn’t get that impression at all. I don’t know what Brian sees in her.
Georgia: Really? I thought she was really trying to make a good impression.
Andy: Yeah, she was trying too hard. She laughed too loudly at my jokes and complimented you too much on your cooking.
Georgia: Maybe she was a little too eager, but
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