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Better Call Saul — Season 4 Episode 5

Words & meanings

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words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

fitting very closely to the body

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fitting very closely to the body

This shirt is too tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The election result was very tight

in a comfortable and safe way

You will sleep tight

having a very small difference between two sides or amounts

The schedule is very tight

hard to deal with

We are in a tight situation

held strongly in place

The lid of the jar is tight

in a way that holds something very tightly

He held my hand tight

unwilling to spend money

He is too tight to pay for dinner

having strong control or rules

Security at the airport is tight

a small building for a dog to live in

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a small building for a dog to live in

The dog sleeps in its dog house

to have actual being or to be present

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to have actual being or to be present

The existing rules are clear

already present or in use

We should use the existing system

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

a time when someone is watched to see if they behave well

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a time when someone is watched to see if they behave well

I am still on probation at my new job

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to fulfill a need or requirement

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to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to go out of a place

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to go out of a place

Please exit the building

a way to leave a place or road

Where is the emergency exit?

a metal frame used to cook food over direct heat

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a metal frame used to cook food over direct heat

Put the meat on the grill

a device for cooking food over direct heat

He cooks burgers on the grill

to cook food over fire or heat

We will grill some chicken tonight

to cook food on a metal frame over direct heat

We grill chicken in the summer

a person's private area or business

Stop getting all up in my grill

to ask someone a lot of difficult questions

The police grilled the suspect for hours

a place that serves grilled food

We ate dinner at the local grill

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I sent a letter to my friend

to cause something to go to a place

He sent a letter to me

to cause something to go somewhere

I sent an email

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to the full extent

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to the full extent

I fully agree with you

in a hopeful way

He fully expects to succeed

to start doing something

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to start doing something

Let's begin the lesson

a particular area or position

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a particular area or position

This is a beautiful place

to occur or take place

The meeting will take place tomorrow

to put something in a position

Please place the book on the table

to know or recognize someone

I know his face but I can't place him

a situation that is already decided and cannot be changed

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a situation that is already decided and cannot be changed

The contract is a done deal

an arrangement that is already settled and cannot be changed

The merger is a done deal

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 go away

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to go away

Just beat it

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

a time when you can do something

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a time when you can do something

I had a chance to travel

a possibility that something may happen

There is a chance of rain

a possibility of something bad happening

There is a chance of failure

a person you like and spend time with

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a person you like and spend time with

He is my friend

a group of people related by blood or marriage

They are my friends

people who support a group or cause

The museum has many friends who donate money

people you know and like

I have many friends

a group of people you know and like

I have many friends

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to wish for something

I want a glass of water

to try to find or get someone

The police want him for robbery

at the present moment

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at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

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a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

the group that controls a country

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the group that controls a country

The government passed a new law

the group of people who govern a country or area

Local government manages the city

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

the side opposite to right

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the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

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a unit of time equal to 60 minutes

I will be there in one hour

one of the twenty-four parts of a day

We will leave in one hour

a period of 60 minutes

I will be there in an hour

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

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in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

a structure with walls and a roof

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a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

the act of building a nest for animals to live in

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the act of building a nest for animals to live in

Birds are busy with nest building

an informal discussion between people

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an informal discussion between people

We had a long conversation

to break down or decompose

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to break down or decompose

The fruit began to rot

to do a job or activity

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to do a job or activity

I am working now

operating or able to operate

The system is working well

able to be used effectively in real situations

We need a working solution

the act of doing a job or task

Working hard is important

to do a job or task

I am working on a new project

to do the tasks of a job or activity

The system is working correctly

a small truck with an open back

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a small truck with an open back

He bought a new pickup

the act of collecting something from a place

The pickup is at five

an informal, unorganized game played for fun

They played a pickup game in the park

to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

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to use something as the main reason or starting point for something

We base this plan on research

to use something as the reason for a decision or idea

I base my opinion on facts

not morally right or acceptable

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not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

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

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

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a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

pleasant to look at or desirable

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pleasant to look at or desirable

She is very attractive

used to show you are annoyed or upset

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used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

used to say how much of something is given for each unit

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used to say how much of something is given for each unit

It costs ten dollars per person

as stated or requested by

Per your request I have attached the file

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

a move to a lower or less important position

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a move to a lower or less important position

He had to step down to a junior role

to make something lower or smaller

The factory had to step down production

to leave a job or position, especially a powerful one

The manager decided to step down

to clean something by rubbing it hard

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to clean something by rubbing it hard

Please scrub the dirty pan

an area of low trees and bushes

We walked through the dense scrub

to call off a planned event

We had to scrub the mission

a person who is considered insignificant or of low status

He acts like a total scrub

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing documents

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a piece of furniture with drawers for storing documents

Put the documents in the filing cabinet

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

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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

kept out of sight

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kept out of sight

The key is hidden in the box

not seen by others

They found a hidden room in the house

available to be bought

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available to be bought

This house is currently on the market

ready to be bought or used

This house is on the market

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

permitted by the law

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permitted by the law

It is a lawful activity

allowed by law

It is a lawful activity

to learn how to do something well

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to learn how to do something well

It took me a few days to get the hang of driving

to learn how to do something well

It takes time to get the hang of this game

to learn how to do something well

I finally got the hang of driving

to persist in doing something

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to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

the highest place or position

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the highest place or position

The cat is on top of the roof

in addition to something

On top of the rain, it started to snow

a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

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a farm bird kept for its meat and eggs

The chicken is eating corn

a situation where two people try to make the other back down first

We played a game of chicken

not brave; afraid

Do not be such a chicken

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

In scene

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

a long narrow piece of material used for fastening or carrying

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a long narrow piece of material used for fastening or carrying

The shoulder strap is broken

to attach something using a band

Strap the luggage to the roof

to have very little or no money available

I am strapped for cash

to go into a place

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to go into a place

Please go in

(of the sun) to be covered by clouds

The sun went in behind the clouds

to start criticizing or opposing someone

The media will go in on the politician

to be sent or delivered

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to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

at a short distance away

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at a short distance away

My house is close to the park

not open

In scene

not open

Please close the door

paying a lot of attention to details

Please pay close attention to the details

to surround and catch someone

The police close on the suspect

something sent for review or consideration

In scene

something sent for review or consideration

The deadline for submission is tomorrow

the state of being forced to give in or obey

He demanded their submission

a group of people who spend time together

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a group of people who spend time together

The whole gang is here

a group of people who do illegal things together

The police arrested the gang

not inside a building or room

In scene

not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

In scene

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

The squirrel is eating a nut

to store something secretly for later use

She squirrelled away some food for winter

a small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees

I saw a squirrel in the garden

a written or spoken account of facts or events

In scene

a written or spoken account of facts or events

The police have a record of the accident

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

to store sound, video, or information for later use

Please record the meeting

a written or spoken account of something

In scene

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

In scene

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

In scene

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a thing made to be like another

In scene

a thing made to be like another

I made a copy of the document

to receive and understand a radio message

Copy that, loud and clear

to do something the same way as someone else

She tries to copy her sister

written material for printing or publishing

Please proofread the advertising copy

not quite but close

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not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

a game where people buy tickets for a chance to win money

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a game where people buy tickets for a chance to win money

I bought a lottery ticket today

a game where you buy a ticket for a chance to win money

He won the lottery

a system where winners are chosen by chance

I won the lottery yesterday

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

In scene

in a place behind the speaker or at a time in the past

I left my bag back there

at a place or time that was mentioned before

We talked about that back there

at that place we were before

I left my coat back there

to appear or arrive at a place

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to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

to arrive at a place for an event

He did not show up for the party

to be easily seen or noticed against a background

The stain does not show up on this dark shirt

to make someone feel ashamed in public

She showed him up in front of the team

to make someone look bad by performing better than them

He tried to show up his rival during the match

to be better than someone in a noticeable way

He showed up his rival with a better performance

a small, dangerous fish with sharp teeth

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a small, dangerous fish with sharp teeth

Piranhas live in South American rivers

using only cash for transactions

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using only cash for transactions

The local market is mostly cash based

a hard strong material used in building

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a hard strong material used in building

The building is made of concrete

a hard building material made from cement

The wall is made of concrete

clear and definite, not vague

They need concrete evidence

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

In scene

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

a person who does not win or is not successful

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a person who does not win or is not successful

Don't be such a loser

someone who gets upset or angry when they lose

He acts like a sore loser when he plays games

someone who is defeated in a game or contest

The loser of the game was sad

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

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a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

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