TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 7

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 7 Episode 6

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CEFR level

done very fast without much thought

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done very fast without much thought

It was a snap decision

to break something suddenly with a sharp sound

The stick snapped in half

to suddenly become very angry or upset

He finally snapped under the pressure

a sudden short loud sound

I heard a snap in the woods

the way a person acts or behaves

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the way a person acts or behaves

His behavior was very good

the way a person or thing acts or functions

His behavior is polite

a female child of a parent

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a female child of a parent

She has a daughter

a female child of a parent

My daughter is smart

having a mental illness or being very strange and dangerous

In scene

having a mental illness or being very strange and dangerous

He is acting like a total psycho

an informal word for a crazy or dangerous person

He acted like a total psycho

a person with a severe mental disorder

She is a psycho who needs help

a famous 1960 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock

I watched the movie Psycho yesterday

to make something start burning

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to make something start burning

Light the candle

a device that produces light

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a device that produces light

The light is bright

full of light, not dark

I like light blue

having little weight

This box is light

a person who likes someone or something very much

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a person who likes someone or something very much

He is a big fan of jazz

a machine with blades that move air

Turn on the fan

a person who does not like someone or something

He is a fan of no one here

to move quickly like a fan or to cause air movement

She fanned herself with a book

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

to get involved in something that is not your business

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to get involved in something that is not your business

Stop meddling in my business

trying to change things that are not your business

Do not meddle in my affairs

a person who is very strange or unusual

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a person who is very strange or unusual

He is considered a bit of a freak

to become or cause to become extremely upset or frightened

Don't freak out

very strange or not normal

It was a freak accident

to cause someone to be upset or worried

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to cause someone to be upset or worried

I don't want to disturb you

to stop someone from continuing an activity

Do not disturb me while I am working

to change the position or condition of something

Do not disturb the papers on the desk

a social meeting between two people who have not met before

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a social meeting between two people who have not met before

I have a blind date tonight

a social meeting with a person you have not met before

I went on a blind date

a romantic meeting with a stranger

They met on a blind date

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

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

one of two organs in the body that filter blood

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one of two organs in the body that filter blood

The kidney filters blood

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

a small crawling or flying creature

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a small crawling or flying creature

There is a bug on the table

to annoy or bother someone

Stop bugging me

to go somewhere quietly and secretly

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to go somewhere quietly and secretly

He tried to sneak out of the room

a person who acts in a secret, dishonest, or underhanded way

He is a real sneak who cannot be trusted

to give something to someone in a secret or hidden way

She sneaked the candy to her brother

a casual shoe with a rubber sole

He is wearing his comfortable sneaks

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I need more time

a particular kind of life or experience

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a particular kind of life or experience

We had a great time

a point when something happens

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a point when something happens

At that time I was tired

still there after others have gone

We have very little time left

a physical activity or game played for fun or competition

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a physical activity or game played for fun or competition

Football is a popular sport

to wear something in public

He is sporting a new suit

to wear or show something proudly

She is sporting a new haircut

at a time before the present

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at a time before the present

I finished the work earlier today

happening or arriving before the expected time

The plane arrived earlier than expected

happening or coming before a particular time

We arrived earlier than our friends

to act as if something is true when it is not

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to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

something that is wrong or incorrect

In scene

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

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

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not known by others

I have a secret plan

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

the part you play in a situation or performance

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the part you play in a situation or performance

She played an important role in the project

a part played by an actor in a film or play

She played a lead role in the movie

a function or position someone has in a situation

Everyone has a specific role in the project

the sign & used to mean 'and'

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the sign & used to mean 'and'

The ampersand is used in many logos

to give someone a lot of something

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to give someone a lot of something

They showered her with gifts

a place or act of washing your body with water

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a place or act of washing your body with water

I take a shower every morning

a party to give gifts to a pregnant woman

She enjoyed the baby shower

a brief fall of rain

There was a quick shower this afternoon

an action or step taken

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an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

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

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

to put something where it cannot be seen

In scene

to put something where it cannot be seen

Hide the gift under the bed

kept out of sight

You should hide the key

the act of staying out of sight

The cat likes to hide under the bed

the body covering of a person or animal

The cow has a thick hide

without any doubt; totally

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without any doubt; totally

I absolutely agree with you

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

being burned by flames

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being burned by flames

The house is on fire

to be doing something extremely well

Our team is on fire tonight

very foolish or unreasonable

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very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

polite and confident in a way that impresses others

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polite and confident in a way that impresses others

He is a smooth talker

without problems or difficulties

He tried to smooth the situation

without lumps or rough parts

The surface of the table is smooth

to make a problem less serious

They smoothed out the problems before the meeting

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

a series of steps to do something

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a series of steps to do something

Follow the safety procedure

a set of steps to do something

Follow the standard procedure

consisting of two parts

In scene

consisting of two parts

We have a double bed

a hit that allows the batter to reach second base

The player hit a double

to make twice as many or as much

I want to double my income

a person who replaces another for a specific purpose

He used a double for the stunt

having a lot of hair on the body

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having a lot of hair on the body

He has hairy arms

very risky or dangerous

Driving on the icy road was very hairy

dangerous or complicated

That was a hairy situation

a powerful illegal stimulant drug

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a powerful illegal stimulant drug

Meth is a dangerous drug

a statement saying you are sorry

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a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

an expression of regret for a mistake

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an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

in a different situation or if something else happens

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in a different situation or if something else happens

Hurry up, otherwise you will be late

in another way or manner

I thought otherwise

relating to emotions or feelings

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relating to emotions or feelings

She is an emotional person

in a way related to emotions

This is an emotional issue

connected to a person's feelings

He gave an emotional speech

connected to the internet

In scene

connected to the internet

I am online now

connected and ready to operate

He is online right now

not able to say anything

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not able to say anything

I was speechless with surprise

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

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to make a loud, high-pitched cry

She started to scream

to suggest something very clearly

His behavior screams guilt

to make a loud high cry

She started to scream

to think someone or something is another person or thing

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to think someone or something is another person or thing

I mistook him for his brother

a small narrow river

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a small narrow river

There is a small creek in the woods

many times or regularly

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many times or regularly

I often visit my grandmother

to look quickly and secretly

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to look quickly and secretly

I took a peek at the gift

to look quickly or secretly

Do not peek through the window

to look quickly and secretly

She peeked at the answer

to make a very loud high-pitched sound

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to make a very loud high-pitched sound

She started screaming in excitement

making a very loud high sound

The baby is screaming

a very loud high sound

I heard a loud screaming

making a loud high cry

The fans are screaming for the band

very loud or intense

The screaming wind was scary

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

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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

silly or unreasonable

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silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

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a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the top and bottom

She is wearing a blue dress

to make something look more attractive

We should dress the cake with fresh fruit

to put clothing on yourself

I need to dress for work

to clean and cover an injury

The nurse will dress the wound

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

a set of ideas meant to explain something

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a set of ideas meant to explain something

The theory of relativity is complex

an idea or explanation for something

I have a theory about why she left

ideas that explain how something works

This theory explains how the engine works

without delay

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without delay

I will do it right away

a wild animal that hunts in a pack

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a wild animal that hunts in a pack

The wolf hunts in a pack

a wild animal like a large dog

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a wild animal like a large dog

The wolf looks like a big dog

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a long, hollow object used to move liquids or air

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a long, hollow object used to move liquids or air

The water pipe is leaking

a device used to smoke illegal drugs

The police found a drug pipe

to cause someone to do something

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to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to say or express something

In scene

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to cover a surface with color using paint

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to cover a surface with color using paint

I will paint the wall

a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

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a liquid used to cover surfaces with color

The paint is blue

to make a picture using paint

She likes to paint

to give a particular impression of someone or something

The report paints a sad picture of the situation

a person's father or mother

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a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

tardy

In scene

tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

male child or young man

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male child or young man

The boys are playing football

a group of male people

Hey boys come here

young male human children

The boys are playing in the park

young men or male children

These boys are very talented

plural of boy; informal for a group of men

I am going out with the boys

a way that a device or system works

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a way that a device or system works

The phone is in silent mode

a particular way of doing something

This is a good mode of working

to get pleasure from something

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to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

the warmest season of the year

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the warmest season of the year

I love summer

a person's first name

Summer is my best friend

to spend the summer season in a place

They summer in Italy

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 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

in a way that is not joking

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in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

to start something, especially a relationship or activity

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to start something, especially a relationship or activity

They struck up a conversation

to begin something, especially a relationship or conversation

They struck up a conversation

to speak against something

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to speak against something

He argued against the plan

to give reasons for or against something

He tried to argue his point of view

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They always argue about money

the money you earn to support yourself

Farming is his livelihood

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

I like to lie on the beach

to be in a particular place or state

The village lies in the valley

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

In scene

any object or matter

I don't have anything

having both male and female reproductive parts

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having both male and female reproductive parts

Some snails are hermaphroditic

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.

to tell someone to forget what you just said

In scene

to tell someone to forget what you just said

Never mind I will do it myself

to pay no attention to something

Never mind the price

used to emphasize that something is even less possible or likely than the thing already mentioned

I cannot walk never mind run

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