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The word “sweet,” in this podcast, means nice, kind, charming and affectionate: “Jemima is a sweet girl, but she isn’t very intelligent.” The word “sweet” can also be used informally to mean “neat,” “cool,” “hip,” or “good”: “That was a sweet ski jump!” The phrase “to have a sweet tooth” is used to describe someone who likes to eat sweet foods, or foods containing a lot of sugar: “Vince has a sweet tooth and he loves to eat cake, cookies, candy, and ice cream.” The phrase “to be sweet on (someone)” means to have a crush or to have romantic feelings for another person: “I think Derrick is sweet on Alice, but he won’t admit it.” Finally, the phrase “a sweet deal” means a good price: “The store is offering a sweet deal on sofas and chairs this week.” to say the word In this podcast, the phrase “to say the word” means to indicate that one wants to do something or that it is time to do something: “We’ve all packed, so just say the word and we’ll start the trip.” The phrase “to have a word with (someone)” means to speak with someone briefly, especially if it is a private or personal conversation: “Could you please step into my office? I’d like to have a word with you.” The phrase “to give (one’s) word” means to promise or to say what one will do in the future: “Of course I’ll go to your soccer game. I give you my word.” Finally, the phrase “to get a word in edgewise” means to be able to interrupt and speak when another person is dominating the conversation: “Adam speaks so quickly that it’s hard for anyone else to get a word in edgewise.” 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 807 – Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 807: Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 807. 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 Sean and Ayako about someone making an offer, a proposal of marriage to another person, who I guess doesn’t expect it. Let's get started.
Sean: By now, I think you know how I feel about you. I’m madly in love with you and I believe in my heart of hearts that you’re my soul mate.
Ayako: That’s really sweet of you to say.
Sean: And because I feel the way I do, I would like to ask you a very important question.
Ayako: Okay, but why are you getting down on one knee?
Sean: Ayako,
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