ESL Podcast 1007 - Getting Mugged
stop thief - a phrase shouted when one has been robbed, used to get attention and help from people who are nearby
Stop thief! That man just stole my wallet!
to be mugged - to be robbed, especially on the street; to have one's wallet or purse taken away by force
If you're mugged, it's important to cancel all your credit cards and debit cards as soon as possible.
purse - handbag; a small bag carried by a woman, usually with a shoulder strap, used to hold money, identification, make-up, a hairbrush, and other items needed during the day
Before Cindy became a mother, she used a small, stylish purse. But now that she has kids, she uses a huge bag filled with toys, books, snacks, diapers, and more.
jewelry - decorative ornaments worn on the body, especially necklaces, bracelets, and rings
The job candidate wore so much jewelry that it became a distraction during the interview.
valuable - an item that is expensive and can be resold for a significant amount of money
Please keep any valuables in the hotel safe, not in your room.
flashy - impressive and getting a lot of attention; extravagant; shiny
Do flashy sports cars get more speeding tickets than family cars?
enticement - something offered or used to make someone want to do or have something; bait
High pay is a powerful enticement for accepting difficult and dangerous jobs.
to mind (one's) own business - to focus on oneself and not be overly interested in other people's actions or interests; to not be a gossip or a busybody; to keep to oneself
I was minding my own business, not doing anything to attract attention, when suddenly the restaurant owner asked me to leave.
well-lighted - with a lot of light; with enough light to see clearly; not dark or dim
Well-lighted restaurants are best for business meetings, not for romantic dates.
dim - without very much light; somewhat (but not entirely) dark, making it difficult to see clearly
Doesn't it hurt your eyes to read in such a dim room?
target - a person or thing that is the aim of an attack or the focus of some action
With this marketing campaign, our target is young women, ages 16-24.
insight - a true understanding about something, especially when it is not apparent or obvious to everyone
What were the key insights derived from the survey findings?
in a flash - quickly, suddenly, and without any indication that something was going to happen
In a flash, the sunny skies disappeared behind dark rain clouds.
self-defense - the art and practice of using one's body and possibly small objects to protect oneself from an unexpected physical attack
The university recommends that all female students take a course in self- defense.
advice - recommendations and guidance about how one should do something or the best way to do something
Do you have any advice about which extra-curricular activities Jimmy should be involved with in order to get into a good university?
to file a report - to officially inform a person or organization about something so that it must be recognized and investigated or otherwise dealt with
The inspector is required to file a report when he or she finds unhealthy conditions.
to get (one's) hopes up - to raise one's expectations; to begin to feel hopeful or optimistic about something
Tens of thousands of people are buying lottery tickets, so the odds of winning are quite low. Try not to get your hopes up.