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Suits — Season 1 Episode 4

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CEFR level

a visual representation

In scene

a visual representation

I drew a picture

to form a mental image of something

In scene

to form a mental image of something

I can't picture it

a movie made for cinema

We saw a funny picture at the cinema

the whole situation or main idea

You need to understand the whole picture

the most suitable or helpful option

In scene

the most suitable or helpful option

It will take two hours at best

used to say that the best possible description of something is not very good

The movie was boring at best

in the most positive situation

The movie was at best okay

in the most favorable situation

We will arrive at best by noon

feeling unwell

In scene

feeling unwell

I feel sick today

slang for very good or impressive

That car is sick

causing a feeling of disgust or strong disapproval

This is a sick joke

annoyed or bored with something you have experienced for too long

I am sick of this noise

a particular set of circumstances

In scene

a particular set of circumstances

It is a big deal

to take action to solve a problem

I can deal with this

a large quantity of something

This task takes a great deal of time

to buy and sell illegal goods

He was arrested for dealing drugs

to provide with weapons or tools

In scene

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

a part of a large organization that handles a specific area of work

This is the research arm of the company

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

a person you work with

In scene

a person you work with

He is my colleague

in a way that follows exact rules or facts

In scene

in a way that follows exact rules or facts

Technically we are closed now

according to strict rules or facts

Technically this is a mammal

according to the exact rules

Technically you are not allowed to park here

in a way that follows the exact rules or facts

Technically, this is not allowed

an act of breaking a rule or law

In scene

an act of breaking a rule or law

This is a breach of contract

to force entry into a building or enclosed space

The police breached the house

a gap or hole in a wall or barrier

The enemy made a breach in the wall

to seem or have the appearance of something

In scene

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a similar appearance to

In scene

to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

a substance with no medical effect given to a patient

In scene

a substance with no medical effect given to a patient

The patient was given a placebo

to carry out or bring to completion

In scene

to carry out or bring to completion

He fulfilled his promise

to do what is required or promised

She fulfilled her promise

to make someone feel happy or content

This work will fulfill you

or something like that

In scene

or something like that

Do you want coffee or something

or something like that

Do you want some tea or something?

to make use of something

In scene

to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

lasting five years

In scene

lasting five years

It is a five year plan

lasting for five years

This is a five-year project

the part of a room that you walk on

In scene

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 take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

In scene

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

the act of taking air in and out of the body

In scene

the act of taking air in and out of the body

He is breathing deeply

the process of taking air into and out of your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

to take air into your lungs

Deep breathing helps you relax

something you want to achieve

In scene

something you want to achieve

My goal is to learn English

the number of points in a game

He scored a goal in the match

the area where players try to score in a sport

The ball went into the goal

to stop being together with someone

In scene

to stop being together with someone

They are separated now

no longer together, especially a married couple

They are separated but not divorced

to move things apart

The two rooms are separated by a door

to stop being together with someone

The couple separated last year

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

In scene

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

I have a complaint about the service

a formal document that starts a legal case by stating a grievance

He filed a formal complaint against the company

a statement that something is wrong or unfair

She made a formal complaint about the noise

to be filled or taken over by too many things

In scene

to be filled or taken over by too many things

The garden was overrun with weeds

a person you know who can help you

In scene

a person you know who can help you

He used his connection to get the job

a relationship between two things

There is a connection between the two events

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

to be unable to remember something

In scene

to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

the state of thinking something will happen

In scene

the state of thinking something will happen

There was a sense of expectancy in the room

a document that shows you paid for something

In scene

a document that shows you paid for something

Can I have a receipt please

showing a difference between what is expected and what actually happens

In scene

showing a difference between what is expected and what actually happens

It is ironic that the fire station burned down

happening in a way that is the opposite of what you would expect

It is ironic that it rained during our picnic

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

to bring two or more things together

In scene

to bring two or more things together

Combine the ingredients in a bowl

a farm machine that cuts and gathers crops

The combine is working in the field

the words someone says to explain or defend themselves when accused of something

In scene

the words someone says to explain or defend themselves when accused of something

He had no defense for his actions

the lawyers who represent the person accused in a court case

The defense argued that he was innocent

the act of protecting against attack

The city has a strong defense

a statement that explains or defends your actions

He offered a strong defense for his actions

a policy of destroying everything when an army retreats so nothing useful is left for the enemy

In scene

a policy of destroying everything when an army retreats so nothing useful is left for the enemy

The retreating army used a scorched earth policy to prevent the enemy from getting supplies

to completely destroy everything in an area

The army used a scorched earth policy

using extreme, destructive methods to achieve a goal

They adopted a scorched-earth approach to beat their rival

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

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

the way a surface feels when touched

In scene

the way a surface feels when touched

This fabric has a soft texture

to give a surface a particular feel or appearance

She used a tool to texture the clay

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

In scene

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

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that 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

the food eaten at a particular time of day

In scene

the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

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

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

In scene

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to examine something carefully

In scene

to examine something carefully

Please look over the report

to check or inspect something carefully

The lawyer will look over the contract

to look quickly or inspect

I will look over the notes

to examine something carefully

I will look over your report

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

to make something by putting parts together

In scene

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

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

In scene

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

willing to take risks or act strongly

In scene

willing to take risks or act strongly

He is a bold leader

having a strong or intense quality

He used a bold font for the title

a style of text that is thick and dark

Use bold text for the title

money held by a third party until conditions are met

In scene

money held by a third party until conditions are met

The money is held in escrow

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

to ask someone to come to a place

In scene

to ask someone to come to a place

We had to call in a plumber

to report something by telephone

He will call in the report

to ask for help or support

We should call in an expert

a set of matching jacket and trousers

In scene

a set of matching jacket and trousers

He wore a black suit to the wedding

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

In scene

a claim or dispute brought to a court of law

He brought a suit against his neighbor

to be right or suitable for someone or something

This time suits me well

an argument or conflict

In scene

an argument or conflict

They had a legal dispute

to say that something is not true

He continues to dispute the claims made against him

to stop functioning or shining

In scene

to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

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

to get into a particular state or condition

In scene

to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

In scene

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

feeling that people are trying to harm you

In scene

feeling that people are trying to harm you

He is feeling paranoid

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

In scene

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

willing to consider or accept new ideas or offers

In scene

willing to consider or accept new ideas or offers

He was receptive to the new plan

to be worthy of something

In scene

to be worthy of something

You deserve to be happy

to be worthy of something

You deserve a break

to think that something exists or is true

In scene

to think that something exists or is true

I believe in magic

to trust or have confidence in someone or support an idea

I believe in your success

to have confidence in someone or something

I believe in my team

to think something or someone really exists

I believe in ghosts

to have actual being or to be present

In scene

to have actual being or to be present

Do you think aliens exist?

content

Do ghosts really exist

the inner part or within something

In scene

the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

from the beginning

In scene

from the beginning

I should not have gone there in the first place

to state that something is true or accurate

In scene

to state that something is true or accurate

The documents were certified as correct

to officially say something is true or good

The doctor certified that he was fit to travel

to state officially that something is true or correct

Please certify that these documents are correct

to need to do something

In scene

to need to do something

I gotta go now

must or need to

I gotta go now

a person who does not win or is not successful

In scene

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

the way a person acts or behaves

In scene

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

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

full of energy and determination

In scene

full of energy and determination

She is a feisty little girl

lasting for two years

In scene

lasting for two years

I lived there for two years

to speak about a topic

In scene

to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

real or true

In scene

real or true

The actual cost was higher

content

The actual cost was lower

a part of a whole divided by 100

In scene

a part of a whole divided by 100

Fifty percent of the students passed

totally or in every way

I am one hundred percent sure

an amount of something as a part of a whole

Fifty percent of the students passed the exam

something that shows a fact is true

In scene

something that shows a fact is true

Do you have any proof

to read something carefully to find and correct mistakes

You should proof your essay

not affected by something

This watch is waterproof

to reach a place or destination

In scene

to reach a place or destination

We will arrive at the station soon

not on time

The train will arrive late

to get to a place

We arrive at the station at noon

to get to a place

They arrive in London tomorrow

to make someone do something

In scene

to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

In scene

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

to officially say something is okay

In scene

to officially say something is okay

The boss approved the plan

to say that something is good or acceptable

I hope they approve of my decision

to change the structure or appearance of a building

In scene

to change the structure or appearance of a building

We want to remodel the kitchen

to change the structure of a building

We want to remodel the kitchen

to depart from a place

In scene

to depart from a place

I have to go for today

to be true or relevant for someone or something

The same rule goes for everyone

to decide to take or do something

I will go for the cake

to try to get or achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to be true or relevant for someone or something

This rule goes for everyone

to try to do or get something

I will go for the top prize

to have a particular price

This painting goes for a high price

to plan or intend to do something

We go for an early start tomorrow

to be suitable or right for someone

That color goes for your skin tone

to support or choose someone

I go for the local team

to try to achieve something

You should go for your dreams

to want or choose something

I think I will go for the salad

to try to hit or defeat someone

The dog might go for you

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

happening at the end

In scene

happening at the end

This is the final chapter

a test at the end of a course

I have a final tomorrow

not able to be changed

This is my final decision

the last game in a competition to decide the winner

Our team reached the final

a respectful way to address a judge

In scene

a respectful way to address a judge

Your Honor may I speak

a person who pays for a service

In scene

a person who pays for a service

The lawyer met with his client

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