a run for (one’s) money

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 926 – Getting an Advantage in Sports.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 926. 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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On this episode, we are going to talk about sports, and in particular, how you can get an advantage – how you can do better than other people in sports. Let’s get started.

Tammy: What are you doing this year to give your team an advantage?

Phillip: I have a few tricks up my sleeve. We’re going to have a winning season.

Tammy: Are you going to start Wang?

Phillip: No, I’m redshirting Wang. I want him to sit out his first year so he can sharpen his skills.

Tammy: I’m really surprised. Wang is already a great player and too good to sit on the bench.

Phillip: Trust me, I know what I’m doing. He’ll get an extra year of eligibility and be even better