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In this podcast, the phrase “a strike against (someone)” refers to something that makes it more difficult for someone to do well, or an obstacle to success: “Your last mistake is a major strike against you, so don’t do anything like that ever again.” In baseball, a “strike” happens when a batter tries to hit the ball, but misses: “If the ball is coming in too low, don’t swing at it or else you’ll get a strike.” In bowling, a “strike” happens when someone hits all the pins with one throw of the ball: “How many points is a strike worth?” Finally, a “strike” is a period of time when workers refuse to work because they disagree with management: “The factory is closed this week, because the workers are on strike to demand higher pay.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 923 – Having Bad Credit
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 923 – Having Bad Credit.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 923. 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 Alicia and James about having problems getting someone to lend you money. Let’s get started.
Alisha: This is the second time I’ve been turned down for a credit card in a month. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
James: Have you checked your credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad credit rating.
Alisha: I have a full-time job with a good income, which they can easily verify, and I don’t have any outstanding debt, so what could be the problem?
James: Have you had a credit card before?
Alisha: Yes.
James: Did you always make your payments on time?
Alisha: Well, no.
James: Then that may be
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