White accepts the 'poisoned' 'a' pawn and is punished for it.
The concept of 'poisoned pawns' is a very important one to consider when making a move in certain positions. It can save a lot of time.
Nice way to win a bishop
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I wouldn't call it a 'poisoned pawn' per se...
White is simply making a clever trade of his Bishop for Black's final two pawns in the endgame. Now, White and Black both have rooks, and despite the activity of Black's King, those three White pawns will be quite powerful here.
I'd probably do the same move shown in this game.
Nice way to win a bishop