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In this podcast, the word “shot” means worn out, or used so thoroughly that very little or nothing is left: “This couch is shot! When are you going to buy a new one?” The phrase “a shot in the arm” describes something that gives one energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to be more successful and do something well: “Getting such a nice letter of recommendation was a shot in the arm for Harvey during his job search.” The phrase “not by a long shot” is used to describe something that is extremely unlikely: “The business is failing and there’s no way they’ll be able to keep it open next year, not by a long shot.” Finally, the phrase “to give (something) (one’s) best shot” means to try to do something: “Normally Lacey is scared of speaking in public, but she agreed to give it her best shot.” 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 738 – Talking to a Mechanic
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اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Talking to a Mechanic». دو دقیقه اول را همینجا گوش کن و متن همگام را دنبال کن. برای ادامه کامل، از دکمه پایین استفاده کن.
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 738: Talking to a Mechanic.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 738. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is eslpod.com. Go there to download a Learning Guide for this episode to help you improve your English even faster.
This episode is called “Talking to a Mechanic.” A “mechanic” is a person who fixes cars – automobiles. Let’s get started.
Mechanic: Hi, I’m the mechanic. What can I do for you?
Amy: My car is making a very weird noise. It sounds like this: gulug, gulug, gulug…
Mechanic: Hm, that doesn’t sound good. Where is it coming from?
Amy: I’m not sure. When I’m in the car, it sounds like it’s coming from the engine, but when I get out of the car, it sounds like it’s coming from directly under the trunk, maybe the muffler?
Mechanic: That’s not a noise a muffler would make. Let me take a look. Can you start the car and pop the hood?
Amy: Sure.
Mechanic: Well, I don’t hear the sound right now,
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