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The word “mean,” in this podcast, means to be talking about or to refer to someone or something: “When you said that you’d like to go to the concert did you mean that you’d like to go with me?” The word “mean” is also commonly used to describe behavior or actions that are unkind and meant to cause hurt: “Why is your big brother so mean to you all the time?” Used informally, “mean” can actually refer to something that is excellent or fantastic: “I’m really looking forward to eating dinner at Manuel’s house. He’s a mean cook!” Finally, “to mean well” means to have good intentions, even though the result of one’s actions are not helpful: “Michaela means well, but with her help, the project may take even longer to complete!” to take it from (one) In this podcast, “take it from me” means believe me or trust me, or I assure you that something is true: “You can take it from me: If you try to drive this car with those brakes, you’re sure to get into an accident.” “To take it” means to be able to tolerate or accept something, even though it is difficult or unpleasant: “This house is always cold and damp. I can’t take it anymore.” Or, “When the boss yelled at Sarah in front of the entire office, she just stood there and took it.” Finally, “to take it or leave it” is a phrase used to tell someone that the offer one made is not negotiable and that one does not care if he or she accepts it: “My final offer for the used care was $2,000, and I told the owner to take it or leave it.” 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 156 – Rumors and Secrets
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 156: Rumors and Secrets.
You’re listening to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 156. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
This podcast is going to be about two people, talking about one of their fellow workers and talking about rumors that they have heard. Let’s get started!
[start of dialog]
Jack: So, what do you think of the new guy?
Kate: Oh, you mean Bernard? He’s okay, I guess. Why?
Jack: Well, I heard that he left his last company under mysterious circumstances. I tried to find out more from Libby, but she was very hush-hush about it.
Kate: I’m not surprised. Libby doesn’t like to gossip, unlike some people…
Jack: I’m not gossiping. I just like to know more about the people I work with.
Kate: Okay, but don’t start any rumors. Bernard seems nice and I think we should give him a chance.
Jack: Don’t worry. I’ll cut him some slack, but I want to know what skeletons are in his closet.
Kate: Take it from me. You won’t find any dirty little secrets
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