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Friends — Season 7 Episode 11

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CEFR level

the part of a room that you walk on

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the part of a room that you walk on

Please clean the floor

a story or level of a building

I live on the third floor

the right to speak in a meeting or debate

The chairperson gave her the floor

to shock or surprise someone greatly

The news floored him

to push a car pedal all the way down

He decided to floor it on the highway

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

a plane trip that travels at night

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a plane trip that travels at night

I took a redeye flight to New York

having no brain activity

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having no brain activity

The patient was declared brain dead

not thinking or reacting

In scene

not thinking or reacting

I feel brain dead after this exam

very foolish or lacking intelligence

That idea is brain dead

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

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a building where people live

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a building where people live

I live in a big house

to suddenly stop something for a short time

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to suddenly stop something for a short time

Please do not interrupt me

to start to be in a particular state

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to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

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to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to understand something

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to understand something

I don't get it

to reach a place

When did you get home?

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to occur or take place

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to occur or take place

How did this come about

to move to a place

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to move to a place

Come here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Come now do not be upset

the way your hair is cut and styled

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the way your hair is cut and styled

I need a haircut

a reduction in the value of an asset or investment

The bondholders had to accept a haircut

not having any more of something

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not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

an official paper for traveling to other countries

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an official paper for traveling to other countries

I need my passport for the trip

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a formal event or ritual

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a formal event or ritual

The wedding ceremony was beautiful

as it seems or appears

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as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

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from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

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to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

to go and spend time with someone

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to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

to say that someone or something is something

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to say that someone or something is something

They call him the boss

to contact someone by telephone

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to contact someone by telephone

Please call me tomorrow

a choice or responsibility to decide

It was a tough call

to ask for something to happen

I will call a taxi

to speak or write something

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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

a man getting married

In scene

a man getting married

The groom looked very happy

to make a person or animal clean and neat

She groomed her horse

to prepare someone for a role or job

The manager is grooming her for the position

a man who is getting married

The groom wore a black suit

not large in size

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not large in size

This is a small cat

to keep something within a certain amount

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to keep something within a certain amount

You should limit your sugar intake

the greatest amount or furthest point allowed

There is a speed limit here

the highest amount or level allowed

There is a limit to how many people can enter

feeling or showing guilt

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feeling or showing guilt

He felt guilty about lying

feeling bad about doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

responsible for doing something wrong

He felt guilty about lying

having done something that is against the law or moral rules

The jury found him guilty

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

all of something

In scene

all of something

I ate the whole pizza

not damaged or missing any parts

I ate the whole apple

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

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a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

at high speed

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at high speed

He runs very fast

to not eat food for a period of time

He decided to fast for a day

showing a time later than the correct time

My watch is five minutes fast

in a strong, fixed way

The baby is fast asleep

a human being

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a human being

Someone is waiting for you

a room or building for scientific experiments

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a room or building for scientific experiments

He works in a chemistry lab

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

a glass container used in science

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a glass container used in science

Pour the liquid into the beaker

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

to make a surprise attack on someone

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to make a surprise attack on someone

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy

the day after today

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the day after today

See you tomorrow

the day after today

I will call you tomorrow

the day after today

We left on the next day

in any case

Hope for a better tomorrow

to make someone want to do something

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to make someone want to do something

The cake tempted me

the night of today

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the night of today

I will go home tonight

the night of the current day

What are you doing tonight

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

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to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

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

the child of your aunt or uncle

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the child of your aunt or uncle

She is my cousin

relating to one specific person or thing

In scene

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

the place where you live

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the place where you live

I am going home

having a dry, crumbly texture like meal

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having a dry, crumbly texture like meal

The apple was mealy

to bring something to the place where it is needed

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to bring something to the place where it is needed

The courier will deliver the package tomorrow

to help a baby be born

The doctor will deliver the baby

to do what you promised or were expected to do

They promised to deliver results

to give a formal address to an audience

The professor will deliver a lecture today

from outside a group or place

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from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

to let someone see something

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to let someone see something

Show me your book

to come or be present somewhere

He didn't show up

a public display or exhibition

The show starts now

a TV or radio program

I watch a talk show

a soft white cheese made from cream

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a soft white cheese made from cream

I put cream cheese on the bread

a soft, mild cheese made from cream

I put cream cheese on my bagel

a smooth, mild cheese made from cream

I used cream cheese in the recipe

a soft, mild cheese used as a spread

Spread some cream cheese on your toast

a shift in the way a situation is developing

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a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

to become widely used or liked

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to become widely used or liked

The new trend didn't catch on

to become stuck on something

My sweater caught on a nail

to begin to understand something

He finally caught on to the joke

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

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to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

for the reason that

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for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

a large fish often eaten as food

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a large fish often eaten as food

I had mahi mahi for dinner

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

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feeling strong romantic affection for someone

They are in love

feeling deep affection for someone

They have been in love for years

feeling strong romantic affection for someone

He is totally in love with her

feeling deep romantic love for someone

They looked so happy and in love

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

a woman who is getting married or just married

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a woman who is getting married or just married

The bride looked beautiful

a long, hard surface for vehicles

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a long, hard surface for vehicles

The road is long

a later time or situation

We have a long road ahead of us

a paved path for vehicles and people to travel on

The road is very long

a container with flat sides

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a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

an unknown or unspecified person

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an unknown or unspecified person

Someone is at the door

to try to do something

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to try to do something

I will give it a shot

to attempt something

I will give it a shot

to move something somewhere

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to move something somewhere

Please take this book to the library

to think of something in a particular way

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to think of something in a particular way

Don't take it personally

to move something into your hand or possession

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to move something into your hand or possession

I will take the keys

to do an action

I take a walk every day

a pink-fleshed fish often eaten

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a pink-fleshed fish often eaten

I love eating grilled salmon

the name of a color like red or blue

She wore a salmon dress

a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

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a sweet food made by baking flour, sugar, and eggs

I ate a slice of cake

to cover something with a thick layer

Mud caked his boots

very simple or effortless

The exam was a piece of cake

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

very bad

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very bad

The weather was terrible

something very unpleasant

The weather is terrible today

extremely unpleasant or of low quality

The weather is terrible today

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

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

not having any dirt or marks

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not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

to leave a place or situation

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to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

to leave a place

In scene

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

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

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

different from what is normal or usual

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different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

In scene

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

very valuable or important

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very valuable or important

This ring is very precious

a cold mixture of raw vegetables

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a cold mixture of raw vegetables

I like fresh salad

to ask someone to come

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to ask someone to come

He invited me to his house

to ask someone to come to an event

She was invited to the party

to ask someone to come to an event

She invited us to the wedding

one of the twelve parts of a year

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one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

one of the twelve parts of a year

This project takes six months

a rich man who spends time enjoying himself

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a rich man who spends time enjoying himself

He is a famous playboy

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

very impressive or amazing

In scene

very impressive or amazing

Her performance was phenomenal

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