ESL Podcast 180 - Airport Layover

frequent flyer miles - points airline companies give to customers who fly on their airline; customers can use the points to get things such as free airline tickets or to stay for free at hotels

Because I flew to Europe so many times last year, I have enough frequent flyer miles to go to Australia this summer.

booked - to purchase; to make a reservation

Have you booked the room for our weekend in Palm Springs yet?

layover - the period of time you must wait between flights when you are changing from one flight to another

The layover in New York is just enough time for us to take a break and eat a real dinner.

to kill - to spend or to waste, usually while waiting for something

I have so much time to kill now that I have finished my work early.

food court - an area with several different fast food shops; usually the shops are around an area with tables and chairs where customers can eat

At the food court, I usually eat McDonalds and my friend gets Chinese food.

to check (one's) bags - to give your luggage to the airline to be put into the airplane; not luggage you plan to take on the airplane

The first thing I do at the airport is to check my bags, because I hate carrying them around while I wait for my flight.

roller bag - a suitcase or backpack with wheels on the bottom and a handle on the top

I'm so glad I bought a roller bag. Now, I don't need to carry the heavy bag all over the airport.

carry on - hand luggage that is small enough to be taken on an airplane

Since I'll need my book and my computer on the plane, I put them in my carry on.

to lug - to carry or to take heavy things; usually used for things that are difficult to carry

I need to find Richard. I've been lugging his textbooks around for him all day.

to be taken - to be unavailable; to be occupied

At the theater, we wanted to sit together in the middle, but all of the good seats were taken.

to share - to divide; to give parts of something to other people

You must be hungry. Do you want to share my sandwich?

to be packed - to be crowded

The grocery store is always packed when I go there after work.

stuff - things or objects

My desk is so messy. There is always so much stuff on it, I can't find anything.

to keep an eye on - to watch; to guard

In soccer, you should keep your eye on the ball so you know where the action is.

to take it with (someone) - to keep something near you

I'd rather not take the book with me. It's too heavy.

to save a seat - to keep the seat free; not let anyone else sit there

Jimmy said he would be coming. We should save this seat him.

you got it - "I'll certainly do it for you."; [informal]

You want some French fries and a soda? No problem. You got it!