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Succession — Season 4 Episode 5

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CEFR level

indicating opposition between two sides

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indicating opposition between two sides

Real Madrid versus Barcelona

a visual representation of information or data

In scene

a visual representation of information or data

The graph shows the rise in prices

to say someone did something wrong

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to say someone did something wrong

I blame the rain for the delay

to say that someone is responsible for something bad

Do not blame me for this mistake

to say someone did something wrong

They blamed him for his selfish behavior

the state of being responsible for something bad

He accepted the blame for the accident

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

the hard material from trees

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the hard material from trees

This table is made of wood

land covered with trees

They walked in the wood

physical excitement in a woman

She felt a state of wood

a very unpleasant person

In scene

a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

to become very successful or strong

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to become very successful or strong

The business continues to thrive

growing and doing very well

These plants thrive in the sun

too much of something that is difficult to deal with

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too much of something that is difficult to deal with

I have an overload of work today

to put too much of something into a system

Do not overload the washing machine

to talk in order to reach an agreement

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to talk in order to reach an agreement

They are negotiating a new contract

to talk with others to reach an agreement

In scene

to talk with others to reach an agreement

They need to negotiate the price

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

pleasant to look at or desirable

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pleasant to look at or desirable

She is very attractive

to know the meaning of something

In scene

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 short time ago

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a short time ago

I recently moved here

a short time ago

I recently started a new job

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

a visual representation

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a visual representation

I drew a picture

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

to give someone a suggestion about what to do

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to give someone a suggestion about what to do

I advise you to study hard

to give someone a suggestion about what to do

In scene

to give someone a suggestion about what to do

He advised me on how to solve the issue

to give advice or suggestions to someone

She advised them to be careful

to give a suggestion or opinion to someone

I advise you to study hard

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

the side that is opposite of left

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the side that is opposite of left

Turn right at the corner

a legal or moral claim to something

Everyone has the right to education

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

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

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

a word used when leaving

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a word used when leaving

Bye, see you tomorrow

a short, informal way to say farewell

Bye, mom

to some extent; kind of

In scene

to some extent; kind of

I sort of agree with you

a group with similar features

This is a new sort of fruit

a particular kind of something

What sort of music do you like

in or into a place

In scene

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

to care about something (used in negative or ironic contexts)

In scene

to care about something (used in negative or ironic contexts)

I do not give a fuck about what they think

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

without lumps or rough parts

In scene

without lumps or rough parts

The surface of the table is smooth

polite and confident in a way that impresses others

He is a smooth talker

without problems or difficulties

He tried to smooth the situation

to make a problem less serious

They smoothed out the problems before the meeting

a wish for success or happiness

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a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

all of something

In scene

all of something

She read the entire book

complete or full

The entire team arrived early

complete or total

I read the entire book

a very rude, insulting word for a person

In scene

a very rude, insulting word for a person

He was being a complete cunt

a very rude word for a woman's vagina

The word is a vulgar term for female genitalia

a very rude word for a stupid or unpleasant person

Some people call an unpleasant person a cunt

through the night

In scene

through the night

I stayed overnight at a hotel

within a short time; suddenly

He became famous overnight

to send something to arrive the next day

I will overnight the documents

within a short time; suddenly

He became famous overnight

causing a feeling of fear or unease

In scene

causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing fear or unease

He is a creepy man

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

a building where materials are made or processed

In scene

a building where materials are made or processed

The old mill is by the river

a device for grinding or crushing a substance into powder

I use a small mill to grind coffee beans

a place where grain is ground into flour

Grain is ground at the mill

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

In scene

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

behavior that is too emotional or exaggerated

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behavior that is too emotional or exaggerated

I am tired of her theatrics

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

a very rude word for a person you dislike

In scene

a very rude word for a person you dislike

Do not trust that motherfucker

a very rude and insulting word for a person

That motherfucker stole my wallet

a very offensive word for a person

The motherfucker ruined everything

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

soft, wet dirt

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soft, wet dirt

The kids are playing in the mud

to make something dirty with wet earth

He muddied his shoes

wet soft earth

The car is stuck in the mud

an act of trying to do something

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an act of trying to do something

Let's do a dry run of the presentation

a method of getting away from a difficult situation

In scene

a method of getting away from a difficult situation

He is looking for a way out of this problem

not within the same level or category

His ideas are way out

a path or door used to leave a place

Where is the way out

a means of escaping a difficult or unpleasant situation

There must be a way out of this mess

to say something to make people laugh

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to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say or do things to cause laughter, or indicate a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I was only joking

a funny or clever trick

He played a joke on his friend

saying or doing things to cause laughter, or indicating that a previous statement was not meant to be taken seriously

I told a joke to my friend

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

a thing that you can choose

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a thing that you can choose

You have two options

to make a choice from a set of possibilities

You have the option to leave early

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

In scene

to stop talking or make someone stop talking

Please shut up

to make someone stop talking

Just shut up and listen

to stop talking or to tell someone else to be silent

Please shut up while I am working

to stop speaking, especially to be quiet

Please shut up and listen

to want something to happen

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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

a smaller amount or number

In scene

a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

to be better or more skilled than someone

In scene

to be better or more skilled than someone

The chess player managed to outman his rival

a large park with rides and entertainment

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a large park with rides and entertainment

I love going to the theme park

more than two but not many

In scene

more than two but not many

I have several books

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

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

used to express surprise or emotion

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used to express surprise or emotion

Man that was fast

an adult male person

He is a kind man

an adult male human

Every man needs food

a place to sit

In scene

a place to sit

Please take your seat

to be given to someone as a right or reward

She won a seat in parliament

to have space for a number of people

The room seats ten people

to show someone where to sit

The host seated us

causing excitement

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causing excitement

The game was very exciting

enjoyable or happy

In scene

enjoyable or happy

We had some good times together

to run at full speed

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to run at full speed

He had to sprint to catch the bus

a short, fast run or effort

He finished the race with a sprint

to speak or call out very loudly

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to speak or call out very loudly

Don't shout at me

a long period of deep sleep in winter

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a long period of deep sleep in winter

Bears go into hibernation during winter

a tube that carries blood back to the heart

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a tube that carries blood back to the heart

The nurse found a vein in my arm

a source of something valuable

He found a rich vein of humor in the story

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

the flesh of animals used as food

In scene

the flesh of animals used as food

We eat meat for dinner

the most important or suitable thing for someone

This is the meat of the story

a slang term for a new or inexperienced person

The manager warned the fresh meat about the rules

a slang term for the female reproductive organ

They used that word in a vulgar way

a strong influence or result

In scene

a strong influence or result

This decision had a big impact

to have a strong influence on something

The new rules will impact our work

a strong hit or crash

The impact damaged the car

from one side to the opposite side

In scene

from one side to the opposite side

He walked across the street

covering or extending over the entire range of something

The news spread across the country

a clue that goes horizontally in a crossword puzzle

Look at five across

having knowledge about something

Are you across the project details

very good or surprising in a good way

In scene

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

a vulgar word used to express strong emotion

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a vulgar word used to express strong emotion

fuck I missed the bus

to have sexual intercourse

they decided to fuck

to cry out loudly

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to cry out loudly

He started to yell at his friend

to cry out loudly

Don't yell at me

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

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

used to say that there are other similar things not listed

In scene

used to say that there are other similar things not listed

We need paper pens etc

to say someone is great

In scene

to say someone is great

They hailed him as a hero

small balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm

The car was damaged by the heavy hail

to call or wave to get attention

I need to hail a taxi

happening before now

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happening before now

The previous chapter was easier

a large number or amount

In scene

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

many times or often

He travels a lot

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

the evening before today

In scene

the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to work together and communicate with others

In scene

to work together and communicate with others

I will liaise with the marketing department

to work with or talk to other people to organize something

I need to liaise with the marketing team

a physical state of the penis being firm and erect

In scene

a physical state of the penis being firm and erect

He has a hard on

an intense, often unreasonable preoccupation with something

He has a hard on for that new game

to be very strict or severe with someone

Do not be so hard on him

someone who is strict or hard to deal with

My boss is very hard on me

an action or step taken

In scene

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

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

to lean back and relax

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to lean back and relax

Just lie back and relax

to move your body into a comfortable position

I want to lie back and relax

a person who belongs to a group

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a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

before anything else; as the first point

In scene

before anything else; as the first point

First of all, we need a plan

happening or coming before all others

First of all I want to thank you

at the beginning

First of all we should discuss the plan

people who do physical or low-paid jobs

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people who do physical or low-paid jobs

The working class often struggles with economic issues

relating to people with low-paying jobs

He comes from a working class family

people who do manual or low-paid work

They are proud to be from the working class

felt or done by two or more people

In scene

felt or done by two or more people

They have mutual respect

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