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object
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The verb “to object” in this podcast, means to oppose something, or to do or say something to show that one does not agree with what is happening or that one thinks it is a bad idea: “Only one person objected to the plan. Everyone else thought it was a good idea.” The formal phrase “I object” is often used by lawyers in court when they think the other lawyer is saying something that shouldn’t be allowed: “I object! These questions aren’t even related to the case.” The phrase “money is no object” is used to show that one plans to do something no matter how expensive it is: “She wants to buy a huge, beautiful home on the coast, and money is no object.” to move on In this podcast, the phrase “to move on” means to stop thinking about something that happened in the past and to begin to live one’s normal life again: “Kai didn’t think he’d ever be able to move on after the death of his daughter.” The informal phrase “to get a move on” is used to tell someone to hurry up: “If we’re going to go out tonight, let’s get a move on. The movie starts in just 20 minutes.” The 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 565 – Dating a Friend’s Ex phrase “to be on the move” means to be traveling: “They’ve been on the move for the past three years, living in 14 different cities in 10 states.” The phrase “to be on the move” also means to be very busy: “I’ve been on the move all day, so I’m looking forward to a quiet evening at home.”
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 565: Dating a Friend’s Ex.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 565. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Visit our website at eslpod.com. Download this episode’s Learning Guide, an 8- to 10-page guide we provide for all of our current episodes that gives you some additional help in improving your English.
This episode is called “Dating a Friend’s Ex (ex).” The term “ex” can refer to your former boyfriend, your former girlfriend; it could also refer to your former husband or wife. Sounds interesting, let’s get started.
Fareed: Where are you going?
Amber: I’m going to meet Peter.
Fareed: When are you going to tell Lily?
Amber: Tell her what?
Fareed: You know what – that you’re dating her ex. She’s not going to take it well.
Amber: I don’t know why she would object. They broke up over a year ago and they’ve both moved on.
Fareed: Peter has moved on,
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