TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 6

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 6 Episode 18

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

to be referred to by a particular name

In scene

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

to go and bring something back

In scene

to go and bring something back

Can you fetch the ball?

to be sold for a particular amount of money

This antique will fetch a high price

to treat someone unfairly or cheat them

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to treat someone unfairly or cheat them

He really screwed me over

to treat someone unfairly or harm them

He screwed me over when he stole my idea

what happens because of something

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what happens because of something

The result was surprising

to make something happen

Heavy rain resulted in flooding

used to make a polite request

In scene

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

except if

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except if

I won't go unless you come

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

to no longer have something

In scene

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

very wanting to do something

In scene

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see you

very close to death

The plant is dying

to leave someone or something suddenly

In scene

to leave someone or something suddenly

He walked out on his family

to go out of a place on foot

She decided to walk out of the room

to leave a place or event as a sign of anger or disagreement

Many workers walked out of the meeting

to leave a place or situation suddenly

She decided to walk out of the meeting early

to leave a place suddenly, often in protest or anger

Workers decided to walk out due to low wages

to leave a place or person suddenly

He did not expect his partner to walk out

to move upward using hands and feet

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to move upward using hands and feet

He climbed the mountain

to move downward using hands and feet

He climbed down the ladder

to move to the top of something

He likes to climb trees

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

two slices of bread with filling

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two slices of bread with filling

I ate a sandwich for lunch

a place name (a town in England or the US)

Sandwich is a town

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

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

things that you eat

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things that you eat

I like Italian food

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

a paved area outside a house for sitting

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a paved area outside a house for sitting

We sat on the patio

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

not sick or ill

In scene

not sick or ill

She is a healthy person

beneficial or positive

A healthy profit is good

in a way that is better for your body

Eating fruit is a healthy choice

not strong and well in body

He looks not healthy

to stop sleeping and become conscious

In scene

to stop sleeping and become conscious

I wake up at seven

to cause someone to stop sleeping

Wake up your sister

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every morning

to stop sleeping and open your eyes

I wake up early every day

to stop sleeping

I wake up early every day

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

a common pet with four legs

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a common pet with four legs

I have a small dog

a common four-legged pet animal

The dog is playing in the park

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I slept well last night

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

In scene

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 reach a place

In scene

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

In scene

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

to receive or obtain something

In scene

to receive or obtain something

I got a letter today

to understand something

In scene

to understand something

I don't get it

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

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a thin piece of metal with a sharp point used to join things

I hit the nail with a hammer

to attach something with a nail

I will nail the board to the wall

the hard thin layer at the end of a finger or toe

She painted her nails

to do something very well

The police finally nailed the thief

a mixed alcoholic drink

In scene

a mixed alcoholic drink

I ordered a cocktail

a cold dish made with pieces of food mixed with sauce

I ate a fruit cocktail for dessert

a drink made by mixing alcohol with other liquids

I ordered a fruit cocktail at the bar

a mixture of different things

The medicine is a cocktail of different chemicals

full of fun and energy

In scene

full of fun and energy

The puppy is very playful

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

He was scared of the dark

feeling fear or worry

She is scared of dogs

feeling fear

I am scared of spiders

one more; a different one

In scene

one more; a different one

I want another cup of coffee

a large amount

In scene

a large amount

We have plenty of time

as much as is needed

We have plenty of food for everyone

to a great degree

That room is plenty big for our needs

coming after the seventh

In scene

coming after the seventh

This is the eighth page

one of eight equal parts

Eat one eighth of the cake

a soft, shiny cloth made from silkworms

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a soft, shiny cloth made from silkworms

This scarf is made of silk

a piece of work that needs to be done

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a piece of work that needs to be done

Your job is to clean the room

work that you do for money

I have a new job

a medical operation to change the body

She had a nose job

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a small chocolate cake

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a small chocolate cake

I love eating brownies

a young girl who is part of a junior branch of the Girl Scouts or similar organization

She is a member of the Brownies

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

In scene

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

to begin or continue something

In scene

to begin or continue something

Please go ahead

official approval to start an activity

We got the go ahead to start

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

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

in an exact manner

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in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

not one of a group

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not one of a group

None of the students failed

to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

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to cause someone severe physical or mental pain

They decided to torture him

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

Do not lie to me

to be in a flat position on a surface

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to be in a flat position on a surface

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

a sound represented by a, e, i, o, u

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a sound represented by a, e, i, o, u

The letter A is a vowel

to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

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to tell someone something is true to make them feel sure

I assure you that everything will be fine

to make certain of something

She assured me that the task was done

to notice or recognize a smell

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to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

coming after the sixth

In scene

coming after the sixth

Today is the seventh of May

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

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.

this day

In scene

this day

I am busy today

the present day

Today is a holiday

the day now

I saw him today

the current day

We start today

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

In scene

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

She needs medical help

related to the treatment of illness or injury

He needs medical attention

a small instrument that makes a loud sound when you blow into it

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a small instrument that makes a loud sound when you blow into it

The referee blew the whistle

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air

In scene

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air

The wind began to whistle

to make a musical sound with your lips

He can whistle a song

a red or yellow fruit used in cooking

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a red or yellow fruit used in cooking

I love fresh tomatoes

a round red fruit often used as a vegetable in cooking

The salad contains fresh tomato

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

In scene

a piece of furniture for sleeping on

I go to bed

the flat area at the back of a truck for carrying cargo

The truck bed is full of wood

the bottom of a river or valley

Fish live at the river bed

to want something to happen

In scene

to want something to happen

I am hoping for the best

expect/wish | to want something to happen

She is hoping to pass the exam

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

I am outta here

a cause or explanation for something

In scene

a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch

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a late morning meal combining breakfast and lunch

Let's have brunch on Sunday

to eat a meal that is a combination of breakfast and lunch

We will brunch at the cafe

to look at something for a long time

In scene

to look at something for a long time

Stop staring at me

to look at something for a long time

Do not stare at people

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

In scene

a hard part inside or at the end of an animal's body

The dog chewed the bone

a helpful or kind act done for someone

He threw me a bone by helping me

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone

The couple decided to bone

a slang term for a dollar

That meal cost five bones

to let liquid or gas escape from a hole

In scene

to let liquid or gas escape from a hole

The pipe is leaking

to give out secret information

He leaked the secret report

to send out liquid waste from the body (vulgar)

He was embarrassed because he started to leak

feeling regret or expressing apology

In scene

feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

after a long time or at the end

In scene

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

the art of performing illusions

In scene

the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

having great meaning or value

In scene

having great meaning or value

Education is important

to be completely covered by something

In scene

to be completely covered by something

The house was buried in snow

to win against a team by a large amount

They buried the other team 5-0

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

The dog likes to bury its bone

to put a dead body into the ground

They buried the body

to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to take food or drink into the body

In scene

to take food or drink into the body

Do not ingest this soap

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

In scene

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

He stopped to smoke for a few minutes

the grey or black gas that comes from something burning

There is a lot of smoke in the room

to kill someone (slang)

The gangster planned to smoke his rival

to preserve meat or fish using smoke

They smoke the fish

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

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

a name given to someone as a substitute for their real name

In scene

a name given to someone as a substitute for their real name

My nickname is Sam

to give someone a familiar name

They nicknamed him Slim

a familiar or funny name for someone

He has a funny nickname

confident in a way that may seem rude

In scene

confident in a way that may seem rude

He was too forward

toward the front or future

Step forward

a player position in sports

He plays as a forward

to send something to another person or place

Please forward the email

to move past something

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to move past something

I pass by the library every day

to go past someone or something

I passed by the school

a person who works with another in a business or activity

In scene

a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

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