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Black Mirror — Season 2 Episode 3

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CEFR level

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

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besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

a different one

I want to go somewhere else

the measured period in which things happen

In scene

the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

not serious or important

In scene

not serious or important

It was a minor mistake

a musical scale with a sad or serious sound

This song is in a minor key

a person below the age of legal adulthood

He is still a minor

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

the real facts about something

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the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a TV or stage show made up of short funny scenes

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a TV or stage show made up of short funny scenes

He loves watching a funny sketch show

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have lots of friends

many times or often

I visit her lots

a group of people

I saw lots of people

a method of deciding something by chance

We decided by drawing lots

a large amount of something

I have lots of friends

the result of reaching a goal

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the result of reaching a goal

Hard work leads to success

to have a conversation

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to have a conversation

They converse in English

a popular brand of casual sneakers

I bought a pair of Converse

every person; all people

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every person; all people

Everyone is here

every person; all people

Everyone likes music

all people

Everyone is happy

a fact or event that can be seen or known

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a fact or event that can be seen or known

This is a strange phenomenon

to make someone go through a difficult situation

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to make someone go through a difficult situation

The mistake put him in a difficult situation

to say or express something in a particular way

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to say or express something in a particular way

How should I put this

to move something to a position

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to move something to a position

Put the book on the table

to direct your attention or effort toward something

She put all her energy into the project

a stupid or unpleasant person

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a stupid or unpleasant person

Don't be such a twat

a very rude word for a stupid or unpleasant person

In scene

a very rude word for a stupid or unpleasant person

He is such a twat

a stupid or unpleasant person

Stop acting like a twat

the external female genitalia

He used the word twat

the part of a tree left after the trunk is cut

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the part of a tree left after the trunk is cut

I sat on the tree stump

to travel around giving speeches to get votes in an election

The candidate is stumping for votes

confused or unable to answer

The hard question stumped me

having a high percentage of interest charged

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having a high percentage of interest charged

This credit card has a high interest rate

another time

In scene

another time

Please try again

the name shared by all members of a family

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the name shared by all members of a family

What is your surname

a word used to ask someone to repeat something

In scene

a word used to ask someone to repeat something

Pardon? I didn't hear you

to officially free someone from punishment

The king pardoned the prisoner

the act of being excused for a mistake or rude remark

He asked for a pardon for his mistake

an object for children to play with

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an object for children to play with

The children love their toys

the outer surface or part of something

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the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

from outside a group or place

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from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

in or to a place that is not inside a building

In scene

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

a particular way something is made or looks

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a particular way something is made or looks

I like the style of this house

a particular way of doing or expressing something

In scene

a particular way of doing or expressing something

He has a unique style of writing

to shape or arrange someone's hair in a particular way

She likes to style her hair every morning

to give a name or title to someone

He was styled the leader of the group

an area whose people elect a representative to parliament

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an area whose people elect a representative to parliament

The politician visited his constituency

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

In scene

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

of the highest quality or most favorable

In scene

of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

the possibility of something happening or being developed

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the possibility of something happening or being developed

This student has a lot of potential

the possibility of becoming something better or achieving something

He has great potential as a leader

to go away from a place or situation

In scene

to go away from a place or situation

It is hard to walk away from a bad job

to keep away from something

You should walk away from trouble

to refuse to accept something

You should walk away from this bad deal

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

to find or describe something precisely

In scene

to find or describe something precisely

We need to pinpoint the problem

not including

In scene

not including

Aside from the weather it was a great trip

a short comment made while talking about something else

He made a quick aside during the speech

to or toward the side

Please step aside

to solve a problem or improve a situation

In scene

to solve a problem or improve a situation

I will sort out this problem soon

to deal with someone's problem or need

I will sort out your problem soon

to arrange things in a neat or correct way

I need to sort out my desk

to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation

I will sort out the problem

material that shows sexual acts

In scene

material that shows sexual acts

Porn is banned on this website

material that shows sexual acts

The website contains adult porn

a person who has signed a document

In scene

a person who has signed a document

The undersigned agrees to the terms

a thin round ball of air inside liquid or air

In scene

a thin round ball of air inside liquid or air

Soap creates many bubbles

a false belief that someone holds

She lives in a bubble

to produce round pockets of air

The water began to bubble

a safe, separate, or isolated environment

He lives in a protected bubble

a character in an animated film or show

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a character in an animated film or show

My favorite toon is Mickey Mouse

the outer layer of a body

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the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

to make fun of someone

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to make fun of someone

Don't laugh at him

a sports game between two teams

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a sports game between two teams

Everyone is excited about the big clash

to look bad together

Your shirt and tie clash

a situation where you do not know what will happen next

In scene

a situation where you do not know what will happen next

My plans are in limbo

a game where you lean back to pass under a bar

They are playing limbo at the party

to make something stronger

In scene

to make something stronger

Exercise helps strengthen your muscles

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

In scene

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

used to introduce a list of items that come next

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used to introduce a list of items that come next

The rules are as follows

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

in a way that is based on facts and real situations

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in a way that is based on facts and real situations

We need to look at the situation realistically

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

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

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

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good-looking, especially in a strong or elegant way

He is very handsome

a title used to address a judge, bishop, or nobleman

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a title used to address a judge, bishop, or nobleman

He addressed the judge as Your Lordship

at the back of something

In scene

at the back of something

The cat is behind the sofa

to give support to someone or something

In scene

to give support to someone or something

We are behind you

in the space at the back of something

The ball is behind the chair

the part of the body you sit on

He fell on his behind

the person or thing that causes something to happen

She is the force behind this project

not on time

He is behind schedule

without someone knowing

He did it behind my back

left in a place when you go away

He left his keys behind

to lower the amount or value of something

In scene

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

Come over to my place later

to experience a sudden physical or emotional state

I came over faint in the heat

to give a particular impression to others

She comes over as a very kind person

to visit someone at their home

Please come over to my house tonight

with a strong, easily heard sound

In scene

with a strong, easily heard sound

Please speak loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

In scene

making a sound that is easy to hear

The music is too loud

making a lot of sound

The party was very loud

making a lot of noise

The music is too loud

lacking experience or knowledge

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lacking experience or knowledge

She was too naive to see the trick

rude words for something that is not true or not good

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rude words for something that is not true or not good

That is total bollocks

to spoil or damage something

He bollocksed up the project

rude word for male reproductive organs

He got kicked in the bollocks

a small folding chair on wheels for pushing a baby in

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a small folding chair on wheels for pushing a baby in

The baby is sleeping in the pushchair

a small chair on wheels for a baby

In scene

a small chair on wheels for a baby

We took the pushchair to the park

true or accurate

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true or accurate

You are right

used to show agreement or understanding

In scene

used to show agreement or understanding

Right, I will do it

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

to make a low sound of pain or pleasure

In scene

to make a low sound of pain or pleasure

He let out a low moan of pain

to express dissatisfaction or unhappiness

He is always moaning about his job

to feed a baby with milk from the breast

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to feed a baby with milk from the breast

She wants to breastfeed her baby

a television or radio program where politicians answer questions from the public

In scene

a television or radio program where politicians answer questions from the public

The minister appeared on question time last night

to pull something along a surface or with effort

In scene

to pull something along a surface or with effort

Drag the chair across the room

something that is boring or annoying

This meeting is such a drag

a puff of smoke from a cigarette or joint

He took a long drag

a performance where men dress in women's clothing for entertainment

He is famous for his drag performance

used to get someone's attention

In scene

used to get someone's attention

Look, we are late

to seem or appear a certain way

You look happy

the way someone looks, especially their physical attractiveness

I like her look

to turn your eyes toward something

Look at the bird

not smart or not able to think well

In scene

not smart or not able to think well

That was a dumb question

to make something easier to understand

They had to dumb down the manual

not able to talk

The man was born dumb

in a better position than others

In scene

in a better position than others

She is ahead in the race

earlier than planned or expected

We arrived ahead of schedule

in the direction in front

Go straight ahead

coming or happening in the time to come

There are many challenges ahead

the ability to face danger or difficulty

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the ability to face danger or difficulty

He showed great courage

not real, invented

In scene

not real, invented

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

no more than

In scene

no more than

It is only a scratch

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

I have only two dollars

being the one and only

You are my only friend

the belief that political systems and activities are harmful or unnecessary

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the belief that political systems and activities are harmful or unnecessary

Anti politics is gaining popularity among young people

a popular phrase used by a person or group

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a popular phrase used by a person or group

The character has a famous catchphrase

most important or central

In scene

most important or central

The main goal is to win

a large pipe that carries water or gas

They fixed the water main

a common name for a main road in a town

She lives on Main Street

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

objects or items in general

In scene

objects or items in general

I have too much stuff

personal things or possessions

Put your stuff in the car

to put something into a container or space tightly

She stuffed the bag

to put something into a container or space tightly

I stuffed my clothes into the suitcase

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They build a new house

the shape and size of a person's body

He has a strong build

to create or establish something over time

We want to build a strong team

to become larger or stronger

The excitement began to build

not including

In scene

not including

Apart from you no one knows

to give a poisonous substance to someone

In scene

to give a poisonous substance to someone

He tried to poison the king

an informal word for an alcoholic drink that someone chooses to have

What is your poison tonight

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake's poison is strong

a substance that can cause illness or death

The snake had a deadly poison

an important test taken in the middle of a school term

In scene

an important test taken in the middle of a school term

I have a midterm tomorrow

an election held in the middle of a president's term

The midterm elections are coming up

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