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snag
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In this podcast, the word “snag” means a minor or medium-sized problem, especially something that causes a problem or a delay, but that one probably will be able to find a solution for: “The engineers hit a snag when they couldn’t find a way to keep the processor cool enough for the software to run.” A “snag” is also part of a tree that can be seen above the water when the rest of the tree is hidden under the water: “Watch out for that snag, or it might tear a hole in your raft.” The phrase “to snag” means for a piece of clothing to be caught on something that sticks out, usually stretching or ripping as a result: “Yolanda’s dress snagged on the corner of the countertop and ripped.” The verb “to snag” also informally means to get something: “How did you snag such a great deal?” 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 672 – Asking for More Time
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 672: Asking for More Time.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast number 672. 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 the Learning Guide for this episode that will improve your English – and make your teeth just a little whiter!
This episode is a dialogue between Dan and Marcia. It’s called “Asking for More Time,” more time to do something. Let’s get started.
Dan: Hello.
Marcia: Hi, Dan. What’s the status on the project? We’re still on schedule, right?
Dan: Uh, well, I’ve been meaning to call you about that. We’ve had a slight delay.
Marcia: What do you mean by “slight”? Are you saying that you won’t be able to meet the deadline?
Dan: Not exactly. I’m only asking that you grant us a short extension.
Marcia: How short?
Dan: A week or two, tops. We hit a minor snag, but we should have everything up and running in no time.
Marcia:
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.