EP342 Lending Money | Daily Life

In this EnglishPod episode, Marco and Catherine address the common challenge English learners face with the verbs "borrow" and "lend." They use a dialogue to illustrate the correct usage of these words, emphasizing that "borrow" means to take something from someone with the intention of returning it, while "lend" means to give something to someone for temporary use. They further explain related vocabulary, including "bucks" as slang for dollars, "pay you back," and "collateral" as a guarantee for repayment. The hosts also discuss the phrases "come on," "repay you in full," and "it's nothing personal, just business," and introduce the term "mooch" for someone who always asks for things without offering anything in return.