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Better Call Saul — Season 3 Episode 5

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to make a serious statement or promise

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to make a serious statement or promise

I swear to tell the truth

to be very sure about something

I swear I saw him

to use bad language

Do not swear in class

thin aluminum used for wrapping food

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thin aluminum used for wrapping food

Wrap the sandwich in tinfoil

very thin, flexible aluminum used for wrapping food

Wrap the sandwich in tinfoil

to get money or reward for work

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to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I supposed it was true

to be required or expected to do something

You are supposed to arrive on time

to be required or expected to do something

You are supposed to be here at nine

thought to be true or likely

It is a supposed fact

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

the solid part that something is built on

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the solid part that something is built on

The house has a strong foundation

a group that gives money for a cause

She works for a charitable foundation

a set of three related books or movies

I am reading a new foundation

a serious disease in which cells grow abnormally

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a serious disease in which cells grow abnormally

He is fighting cancer

a person or thing that causes great damage to a group or system

Corruption is a cancer to the organization

to make someone feel sad or worried

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to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

She felt upset after the argument

an unexpected win against a stronger opponent

The small team caused a major upset

to cause a problem or disturbance to something

The rain upset our plans

something that is wrong or incorrect

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something that is wrong or incorrect

I made a mistake

to think something is different than it really is

I mistook him for his brother

to laugh in a quiet, satisfied way

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to laugh in a quiet, satisfied way

He chortled when he read the funny letter

something that takes your attention away

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something that takes your attention away

The noise was a distraction

something that stops you from focusing

Loud music is a major distraction

to become larger or affect more areas

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to become larger or affect more areas

They spread the news quickly

to make information or ideas known to many people

They spread the news to everyone

a large amount of different foods arranged for a meal

They prepared a huge spread for the party

to move parts of something apart

He spread his fingers wide

to be greater in value or importance

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to be greater in value or importance

The benefits outweigh the risks

not morally right or acceptable

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not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

someone who does not pay their debts or does not work

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someone who does not pay their debts or does not work

He is a deadbeat

someone who does not meet their responsibilities

He is a deadbeat who never pays his rent

in accordance with fact or reality

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in accordance with fact or reality

It is true that she is here

always telling the truth

He is a true person

always supporting and being faithful to someone

She is a true friend to me

always working as expected

This system is true and effective

to cover something to stop heat or sound from passing through

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to cover something to stop heat or sound from passing through

We need to insulate the walls to keep the house warm

to have a job in a particular field or industry

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to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

polite behavior and care for others

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polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

to make an effort to do something

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to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

feeling relaxed and not worried

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feeling relaxed and not worried

I feel comfortable here

making you feel relaxed and without pain

This bed is very comfortable

used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

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used to say that a negative statement is also true for another person or thing

I don't like it. Neither do I

not one or the other

Neither book is good

not one of two people or things

Neither of the students is here

not one or the other

The box is neither big nor small

positioned before or facing

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positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

in a position ahead of someone or something

She is standing in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

The car is parked in front of the house

a temporary removal from a job or activity

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a temporary removal from a job or activity

The player received a two-game suspension

a liquid with tiny solid particles spread through it that do not settle

The mixture is a stable suspension

a system that hangs something from above

The bridge has a cable suspension system

a sudden fall in amount or level

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a sudden fall in amount or level

There was a sharp drop off in sales

to stop being seen or heard from

They began to drop off one by one

to start to sleep, usually unintentionally

I might drop off during the movie

to take a person or thing to a place and leave them or it there

Please drop me off at the school

a place where people or things are left

Please wait at the drop-off point

to describe something as larger or more important than it really is

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to describe something as larger or more important than it really is

Don't exaggerate the problem

to describe something as larger or more important than it really is

Don't exaggerate the difficulty of the task

happening before now

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happening before now

The previous chapter was easier

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

a public show of objects or art

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a public show of objects or art

The museum has a new exhibit

to display something for others to see

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to display something for others to see

He exhibited his paintings in the gallery

connected with God or a god; worthy of religious respect

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connected with God or a god; worthy of religious respect

The cow is a sacred animal in India

to get rid of something

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to get rid of something

Throw out the old shoes

to force someone to leave a place

They threw him out of the room

to force someone to leave a place

The barman threw him out

to force someone to leave a place

They will throw out the noisy guest

working with numbers to find an answer

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working with numbers to find an answer

The calculation was correct

to store sound, video, or information for later use

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to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

the best or highest level ever done

He broke the world record

a flat disc that stores music or sound

I listen to music on an old record

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

before the expected time

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before the expected time

I arrived sooner than expected

in less time than before

Please arrive sooner next time

to like one thing more than another

I would sooner stay than leave

in the near future

Please arrive sooner

not able to be seen

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not able to be seen

He stayed out of sight

extremely good or impressive

The new performance was out of sight

to put the edge of something inside something else

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to put the edge of something inside something else

He tucked his shirt into his pants

a thing that you can choose

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a thing that you can choose

You have many options

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of work to do

a piece of land

He bought a parking lot

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

many times or often

I see him a lot

a group of people

That is a loud lot

a great number or quantity

We have a lot of time

a method of deciding something by chance

This is my lot in life

the situation or circumstances someone is in

He accepted his lot in life

a small number or quantity

That is a lot less

to a great degree

I like it a lot

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

not including something or someone

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not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

a portion or fragment

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a portion or fragment

I have a piece of cake

to put separate parts together to form a whole

I will piece these parts together

a single object of a particular type

I have two pieces of furniture

not hurt or damaged

The box arrived in one piece

a plastic case with magnetic tape for recording sound

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a plastic case with magnetic tape for recording sound

I found an old cassette

something you hear

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something you hear

There is a lot of noise

to give the impression of being something

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to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

to enter a place or vehicle by force

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to enter a place or vehicle by force

Someone tried to break into my car

a flow of electric charge

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a flow of electric charge

The current flows through the wire

water moving in a direction

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water moving in a direction

The current is very strong here

happening or existing now

What is your current address

to stay or continue to exist

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to stay or continue to exist

He remained silent

a dead body or part of a dead body

The remains were found in the woods

to stay or continue to be in a state

The temperature will remain the same

to continue to be in the same place or condition

Please remain in your seats

treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

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treating everyone equally or in a reasonable way

This is a fair deal

pleasing to look at

She has a fair face

a public event with displays, food, or entertainment

We went to the book fair

causing excitement

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causing excitement

The game was very exciting

to give someone a job

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to give someone a job

The company is hiring new staff

to have as a part or feature

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to have as a part or feature

The job involves a lot of travel

to take part in something

We want to involve everyone in the project

to be in a romantic relationship

They are romantically involved

a device that produces light

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a device that produces light

The lamp is on the table

a stupid person

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a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

used to introduce a contrast or concession

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used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

a favorable time or situation

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a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

to catch someone in a dangerous or illegal situation by using tricks

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to catch someone in a dangerous or illegal situation by using tricks

The police tried to entrap the suspect

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

the way a person acts

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the way a person acts

His conduct was professional

to do or carry out an activity

They conduct a survey

to allow electricity or heat to pass through

Metal wires conduct electricity

to organize or direct an activity

The scientist will conduct the experiment

things needed for a particular purpose

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things needed for a particular purpose

We need more office supplies

to give something that is needed

The store supplies fresh fruit every day

to like someone or something more than another

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to like someone or something more than another

I prefer tea to coffee

to like one thing more than another

I prefer coffee to tea

not completely, close to

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not completely, close to

It is nearly time to go

the act of breaking a rule or law

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the act of breaking a rule or law

This is a clear violation of the rules

to admit that you did something wrong

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to admit that you did something wrong

He owned up to his mistake

to confess that you have done something wrong or illegal

He finally owned up to his mistake

the upper inside surface of a room

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the upper inside surface of a room

The ceiling is painted white

the highest possible level

They set a ceiling on the price

to give help or encouragement to someone

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to give help or encouragement to someone

I support your decision

to bear the weight of something

The pillars support the roof

the use of machines to keep a person alive when they are very sick

The patient was kept on life support

to state an idea or argument formally for consideration

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to state an idea or argument formally for consideration

Please submit your application by Friday

to give a document or form to an official person or organization

You must submit your assignment today

to ask someone questions formally

The police submitted the witness to questioning

to accept someone's authority or control

He refused to submit to the enemy

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to make a choice or decision about something

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to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

to think about something carefully

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to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

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the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

to make someone agree to do something

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to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something

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a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something

I have some reservations about this plan

an arrangement to keep something for you (like a table or room)

I have a reservation for tonight

an area of land set aside for a specific group of people

They visited a large reservation

a set plan or expected way of doing things

We have a reservation at the restaurant

slang for very good or impressive

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slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

feeling unwell

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feeling unwell

I feel sick today

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

a lawyer who works with another lawyer on a case

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a lawyer who works with another lawyer on a case

They hired co-counsel for the case

a lawyer who works with another lawyer on a case

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a lawyer who works with another lawyer on a case

My co-counsel will help me with this case

a set of lies or false claims

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a set of lies or false claims

They sold him a bill of goods

a false story told to trick someone

His story was just a bill of goods

to start or build something from nothing

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to start or build something from nothing

They bootstrapped the startup from nothing

a strap on the back of a boot used to pull it on

Pull on the bootstrap to wear your boots

the state of being well or ill

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the state of being well or ill

Exercise is good for your health

the state of being free from illness or injury

Eating vegetables is good for your health

the condition of a person's body or mind

Her health is improving

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