Listening Time: English Practice English Phrasal Verbs - Buy Into, Buy Off
Oct 24, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of phrasal verbs like 'buy into' and 'buy off.' Explore how 'buy into' means agreeing with an idea, while 'buy off' involves paying to conceal misdeeds. Listen to an imaginative tale about a city plagued by electronic failures and the theories surrounding it. The host challenges various explanations, favoring a government test theory. Discover how corrupt regimes use bribery to control politicians, media, and even judges, raising questions about justice and power.
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Meaning And Usage Of 'Buy Into'
- "Buy into" means to agree with something and accept it as valid.
- The host repeats examples to show how speakers use this phrasal verb in context.
Definition Of 'Buy Off' As Bribery
- "Buy off" means to pay someone so they won't reveal wrongdoing or stop illegal acts.
- The example shows bribery of investigators to prevent evidence disclosure.
Fictional City Blackout Story
- The host tells a fictional story about a city where all electronic devices stopped working.
- He evaluates multiple theories and explains which explanations he did and didn't buy into.