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The word “doomed,” in this podcast, means very unlikely to succeed or expected to have a poor outcome: “When the plane’s engine caught on fire, a passenger screamed, ‘We’re all doomed!’” The phrase “to be doomed to failure” means that one is certain to fail: “Twenty year ago, people thought that any attempt to create a self-driving car would be doomed to failure, but now it seems possible.” The phrase “a sense of impending doom” means a feeling that something very bad is going to happen: “Ravina should have been cheerful that evening, but she couldn’t ignore her sense of impending doom.” Finally, the phrase “doom and gloom” describes a lack of hope: “All the newspaper articles are about doom and gloom. Isn’t there any good news?” to go through the motions In this podcast, the phrase “to go through the motions” means to do the minimum required for something, without enthusiasm, dedication, or commitment, and without making any special effort: “After his daughter died, Jake seemed to be going through the motions of his daily life, without any real passion or joy.” The phrase “to put (something) in/into motion” means to start a process or a series of events: “Once these plans are put in motion, it will be almost impossible to stop them.” In a formal meeting, the phrase “to make a motion” means to propose something: “I’d like to make a motion that we delay discussion of the remaining issues until our next meeting.” Finally, the phrase “to approve a motion” means to vote to accept someone’s proposal. 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 1198 – Failed Government Projects
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,198 – Failed Government Projects.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,198. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is a dialogue between Mariana and Klaus about government projects that don’t seem to be very successful. Let’s get started.
Mariana: How long do you think it will be before the stadium is finished?
Klaus: Don’t hold your breath. The plan for the stadium is fundamentally flawed, but the government rammed it down the throats of the voters.
Mariana: Do you really think the project is doomed?
Klaus: Haven’t you heard the reports of corruption and poor management? They’re cutting corners left and
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