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The word “grown,” in this podcast, is used to talk about adults or people who are no longer children: “You’ll understand all of this better once you’re grown.” Or, “Does it make you uncomfortable to see a grown man cry?” People also use the word “grown” to talk about their adult children: “Lex has two grown daughters, but neither one is married yet.” An animal or plant that is “full-grown” has reached its maximum size and will not get any bigger: “Many people think her tiny dog is a puppy, but they don’t realize it’s already full-grown.” The phrase “grown-up” is used by children to talk about adults: “Why do grown-ups spend so much time talking about politics?” Finally, the word “grown” can also mean increased: “Why have sales grown so much in the past two years?” to live by In this podcast, the phrase “to live by” means to comply with, or to follow certain rules or ideas: “Everyone in our church lives by a strict code of behavior.” The phrase “to live through (someone)” means to take too much interest in another person’s life, taking pride in his or her accomplishments and activities: “Shawn lives through his son, always pushing him to become a doctor, learn to ski, and date more women.” The phrase “to live for (something)” means to enjoy something very much: “He lives for fine food and good wine.” Finally, the phrase “to live a lie” means to act in a way that isn’t consistent with one’s true beliefs or opinions: “Rick pretended to be heterosexual for years before he finally decided that he didn’t want to continue living a lie.” 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 611 – Having an Overbearing Father
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 611: Having an Overbearing Father.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 611. 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 called “Having an Overbearing Father.” Someone who is “overbearing” is very controlling. This is a dialogue between a father and his daughter, and you’re going to see how the father tries to control his daughter. He thinks it’s normal, she thinks it’s too much. Let’s get started.
Dad: Where are you going?
Eva: Out.
Dad: Out where?
Eva: Dad, I’m nearly a grown woman. You don’t need be so overbearing. You give me the third degree every time I leave the house.
Dad: As long as you live
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