TV Series How I Met Your Mother Season 9

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 9 Episode 15

Words & meanings

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to accept something as true

In scene

to accept something as true

I don't buy his story

to get something by paying money

In scene

to get something by paying money

I want to buy a car

to cause someone to receive something, often a problem or a charge

His arrogance bought him a lot of trouble

something that you buy

This dress was a great buy

to make something longer or wider by pulling it

In scene

to make something longer or wider by pulling it

Stretch the rubber band

a long part of something

It is a long stretch of road

a statement that is not likely to be true

That is a bit of a stretch

a period of time spent in prison

He served a long stretch in prison

the theme or idea being discussed

In scene

the theme or idea being discussed

This is a difficult subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

He subjected the prisoner to torture

a person who is ruled by a monarch or government

He is a loyal subject of the queen

a person who is being studied or tested

The king protected his subjects

at the present moment

In scene

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 thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

In scene

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I used some oil for cooking

to put oil on something to make it move smoothly

He needs to oil the door hinge

a thick liquid fuel found underground

The price of oil is rising

to persist in doing something

In scene

to persist in doing something

Keep trying until you succeed

to have and continue to have something

In scene

to have and continue to have something

You can keep the book

to take care of something

The soldier will keep the gate safe

a section of something

In scene

a section of something

This is a small segment of the market

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

I am happy because I passed the test

of a higher quality or more suitable

In scene

of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

a travel from one place to another

In scene

a travel from one place to another

Have a nice trip

to cause a device to turn on or start working

The sensor tripped the alarm

to see or experience things that are not real

He started to trip after taking the pill

to lose your balance and almost fall

I tripped over a rock

to come into view or to be seen

In scene

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 give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

In scene

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

to show that someone is involved in something, usually a crime

In scene

to show that someone is involved in something, usually a crime

The evidence implicated him in the crime

to show that someone is involved in a crime

The evidence implicated him in the robbery

to show that someone is involved in something, especially a crime

Evidence implicated him in the robbery

to take someone's attention away from something

In scene

to take someone's attention away from something

Don't distract me while I am working

being the one and only

In scene

being the one and only

You are my only friend

to be required or expected to do something

I would go only I am tired

no more than

It is only a scratch

no more than

I have only two dollars

the value or importance of something

In scene

the value or importance of something

This ring has great worth

an opportunity to do something

It is worth a try

having enough value or merit

The book is worth reading

how useful or important something is

This project has great worth

used to indicate an approximate amount

In scene

used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

coins or paper notes used to buy things

In scene

coins or paper notes used to buy things

I have some money

having difficulty breathing after effort

In scene

having difficulty breathing after effort

I am out of breath

unable to breathe easily

I am out of breath after running

unable to get enough air into the lungs

The diver was out of breath

the number 2

In scene

the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

to make someone feel shy or awkward

In scene

to make someone feel shy or awkward

Don't embarrass me

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassed

to make someone feel awkward or ashamed

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends

after everything else

In scene

after everything else

Lastly, I want to thank you

happening until now or even now

In scene

happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

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

an object for children to play with

In scene

an object for children to play with

This is a new toy

to play with something in a casual way

He was toying with his food

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

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

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

a short break or stop

In scene

a short break or stop

There was a long pause

to stop for a short time

In scene

to stop for a short time

She paused to think

to stop an action for a short time

Please pause the video for a second

not less than; at the very least

In scene

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

having too much alcohol

In scene

having too much alcohol

He is too drunk to drive

a person who drinks too much alcohol

He is a drunk

swallowed as a drink

I have drunk all the water

strongly attracted to someone

She was drunk with love

each day

In scene

each day

I exercise every day

to wait or stop

In scene

to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

the time when you are a child

In scene

the time when you are a child

I had a happy childhood

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

In scene

used to say that something cannot happen or is not true

No way he can win

used to express shock or that you find something hard to believe

No way you won the lottery

used to say no firmly or to decline something strongly

No way am I doing that

a phrase used to say you will not do something

No way I am doing that

an idea or arrangement for doing something

In scene

an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

In scene

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

happening in the real world, not in stories or games

In scene

happening in the real world, not in stories or games

This doesn't happen in real life

relating to ordinary, practical life

This is a real-life example

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

to give money for something

In scene

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

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

a period of 12 months

In scene

a period of 12 months

Happy New Year

12 months or 365 days

In scene

12 months or 365 days

This year is 2024

lasting five years

It lasted five years

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

existing for a long period

In scene

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

In scene

to catch or hold someone so they cannot escape

The hunters trapped the wolf

a dangerous or unpleasant situation that tricks someone into doing something they do not want to do

This contract is a trap

a piece of equipment used to catch animals or people

He set a trap for the mouse

the opening in the face used for speaking and eating

Keep your trap shut

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

In scene

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

In scene

to know and remember something or someone that you have seen before

I didn't recognize him at first

to accept that something is true or important

They finally recognized the need for change

something you wear on your feet

In scene

something you wear on your feet

I have new shoes

a document that lists your work experience and skills

In scene

a document that lists your work experience and skills

Send me your resume

a summary of your work experience and education

I am updating my resume

a document that lists your work experience and skills

I sent my resume to the company

a short document showing your work experience and education

Please attach your resume

a written document that lists your education, work experience, and skills for a job

I sent my résumé to the company

not allowed by law

In scene

not allowed by law

It is illegal to park here

a person who lives in a country without legal permission

The illegal tried to cross the border

making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

In scene

making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

It was an embarrassing moment for me

to make someone feel shy or awkward

It was an embarrassing moment

to feel shy or awkward

I felt embarrassing when I tripped

more difficult or developed

In scene

more difficult or developed

This is an advanced technology

at a later, more severe point in development

The disease is in an advanced stage

to go forward

The soldiers advanced slowly

happening or available before an event

We need an advanced warning

very good or impressive

In scene

very good or impressive

This view is awesome

very good or impressive

Your performance was awesome

very good or impressive

That is an awesome idea

extremely impressive or enjoyable

That movie was awesome

a container with flat sides

In scene

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

the fleshy back part of the leg below the knee

In scene

the fleshy back part of the leg below the knee

My calf muscle hurts

a young cow

The calf is sleeping

a young male or female cow

The calf is eating grass

a dense forest with heavy rainfall

In scene

a dense forest with heavy rainfall

The Amazon is a huge rain forest

a large area of trees

Many animals live in the rain forest

a sudden backward movement or force

In scene

a sudden backward movement or force

The gun has a strong kickback

money given secretly for an illegal favor

He received a kickback for the deal

a secret payment made in return for a favor

He was fired for accepting a kickback

one of two equal parts of something

In scene

one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

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

I am going out with my better half

without someone knowing

In scene

without someone knowing

He talked behind my back

to be of significance or relevance

In scene

to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

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 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

to require something because it is necessary

In scene

to require something because it is necessary

I need some help

something that is required or necessary

There is a need for water

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

to show something that was hidden

In scene

to show something that was hidden

She revealed the secret

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

to stop a relationship or activity

In scene

to stop a relationship or activity

They broke up the session

to crack or split something

The ice began to break up

to skate fast across the ice in hockey

The player will break up the ice

to feel very sad or emotional

He broke up when he heard the news

the ending of a romantic relationship

The break-up happened last week

to end a romantic relationship

They decided to break up

coming after all others; the only one left

In scene

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

In scene

coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

a close male friend or brother

In scene

a close male friend or brother

He is my bro

an informal word for a man

In scene

an informal word for a man

What's up bro

an informal word for a brother

He is my bro

to recognize something as true or valid

In scene

to recognize something as true or valid

I accept the truth

to say yes to something

In scene

to say yes to something

She accepted the invitation

a penalty for doing something wrong

I accept your offer

to take something that is offered

He accepted the award

to have a particular meaning or message

In scene

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

not together

In scene

not together

They live apart

separated into parts

The clock fell apart

into pieces or parts

The machine fell apart

in a way that is not together

They live apart from each other

to arrange to use something in advance

In scene

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

to spend time in a casual way

In scene

to spend time in a casual way

I just want to hang out at home

to put wet clothes on a line to dry

I hang out the laundry in the sun

to stick a part of your body out of an opening

Do not hang out the window

to spend time with friends in a casual way

We like to hang out on weekends

to spend time relaxing with friends

They hang out at the park every day

to spend time with someone in a relaxed way

We hung out at my house

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

Let's hang out this evening

a casual meeting with friends or others

We planned a fun hang out for Friday

once more from the beginning

In scene

once more from the beginning

We did the job all over again

starting from the beginning once more

You have to write the report all over again

to deal with a situation or problem

In scene

to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

a small motorcycle with pedals

In scene

a small motorcycle with pedals

He rides a moped to work

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

In scene

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

They bought some booze for the party

an informal word for alcoholic beverages

He brought some booze to the party

to drink alcoholic beverages

They like to booze on the weekends

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