En Pod Minutes

• partner in crime: a person you always do things together with
  • I am joined by my partner in crime, Bob Copeland.

• not a day goes by: [80] phrase used to show you always do something
  • From the moment I met you, not a day has gone by when I haven’t thought of you.

• no matter what: [80] despite of anything may happen
  • I’ll always be here for you, no matter what.

• get worked up: [80] angry, excited, or upset about something
  • I’m sorry if I got you all worked up over nothing.

• hit the ground running: to be ready to work immediately on a new activity
  • His previous experience will allow him to hit the ground running when he takes over the Commerce Department.

• DUI: [82]driving under influence
  • penalties and arrests are the only ways in which DUI (driving under influence) cases can be curbed.

• bother:[82]
  • Howdy man. What seems to be the problem? Is this man bothering you?

• suspect of: [82]to think or believe that someone has done something.
  • I suspect the clerk of stealing.
  • Ted was suspected of leaving the door unlocked when he left last Friday.

• be sealed:[83]
  • The exits have been sealed and the doors will remain locked in until the local authorities arrive.

• hang on: [84] hold on
  • Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on ” Fun Times” please!

• allow for sb/sth:to consider or include somebody/something when calculating something
  • It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays.
  • All these factors must be allowed for.

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