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The word “meter,” in this podcast, means a device that calculates how much a passenger should pay to a taxi driver based on the distance traveled and the amount of time that has passed: “Driver, please stop so I can run into the store for a minute. You can leave the meter running.” A “meter” is also a device that measures usage of electricity, water, or another service: “The electric company sends someone to the house to read the meter during the first week of each month.” Finally, a “parking meter” is a device on the side of the street that people put coins into in order to park a car next to it for a period of time: “This is taking longer than I thought, so I need to put a few more coins in the parking meter.” to change hands In this podcast, the phrase “to change hands” means to be exchanged, or to be given from one person to another: “The police are trying to determine how the gun changed hands before the shooting.” The rude phrase “hands off” is used to tell someone to not touch or take something: “Hey, that’s my cell phone. Hands off!” The phrase “hands up” is used to tell people to put their hands in the air so that they cannot us their hands to attack: “The police told the driver to step out of the car and put his hands up.” Finally, the phrase “in good hands” means safe while being dealt with or handled by someone: “Don’t worry, your cats will be in good hands while you’re traveling.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 1253 – Using a Ridesharing Service
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,253 – Using a Ridesharing Service.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,253. 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 Carl and Doris about ridesharing services – businesses that allow you to take a taxi without taking a taxi. I’ll explain when we get to the explanation. For now, let’s get started.
Carl: Let’s get a taxi.
Doris: There’s no need. I’ve already ordered a car.
Carl: A limo? That’s too expensive.
Doris: No, I’m using a ridesharing service. It’s cheaper than a taxi. There’s no meter and we pay a set price.
Carl: But how do we know it’s safe? How do
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