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Suits — Season 2 Episode 5

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to produce or create something

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to produce or create something

He made up a story

products used to color or change the face

She puts on her make up

to decide something firmly

He made up his mind

to become friends again after an argument

They finally made up

the way a person or thing looks

The make-up of the room is simple

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined

The chemical make-up of the water is simple

to create a story or excuse

He had to make up an excuse

to think of something in a particular way

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to think of something in a particular way

I regard this as a success

a particular point or detail

In this regard, you are right.

a feeling of admiration or esteem

I have high regard for her work

to be about or relate to something

This rule regards all students

a person with a strong habit or interest

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a person with a strong habit or interest

I am a coffee addict

to need something habitually, especially a harmful substance

The drug can addict people quickly

someone who cannot stop doing something

He is a gambling addict

a person who cannot stop doing something

He is a drug addict

near or by the sea

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near or by the sea

We live in a coastal town

to be completely covered by something

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to be completely covered by something

The house was buried in snow

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

In scene

to put something in a place where it cannot be found

The dog likes to bury its bone

to win against a team by a large amount

They buried the other team 5-0

to put a dead body into the ground

They buried the body

to go from one place to another

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to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

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 be a member of a group or organization

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to be a member of a group or organization

I am part of the team

before now; in the past

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before now; in the past

I saw him two days ago

in the past, before now

In scene

in the past, before now

I arrived an hour ago

a different one

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a different one

I want to go somewhere else

besides or in addition to what is mentioned

Who else is coming?

in a different way

How else can I do this

to have knowledge of something

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to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

to leave a place or building

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to leave a place or building

You should get out of the house

to become known by many people

The news will get out eventually

to let a feeling or emotion come out

You should get out your anger

to take something out of a place

Get the key out of the lock

to leave a place

Please get out of the room

to go away from a place

It is time for us to get out

a machine that uses suction to remove dirt from floors and surfaces

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a machine that uses suction to remove dirt from floors and surfaces

I used the vacuum cleaner to clean the carpet

a machine that cleans floors by sucking dirt

I need a new vacuum cleaner

to do something incorrectly

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to do something incorrectly

I screwed up the test

to harm or damage someone or something

The heavy rain screwed up the roof

a person who often makes mistakes

He is a total screw-up

to move from one place to another

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to move from one place to another

I go to school every day

to be connected or relevant to something

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to be connected or relevant to something

This tie goes with the shirt

to be in a particular position

The book goes on the shelf

to move from one state to another

The milk went bad

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

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

lasting five years

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lasting five years

It is a five year plan

lasting for five years

This is a five-year project

starting to work or be used

In scene

starting to work or be used

The rule is effective from tomorrow

producing the result you want

This is an effective method

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yup, I can do it

to be treated unfairly or deceived

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to be treated unfairly or deceived

I think I got screwed on this deal

to be treated unfairly or deceived

I really got screwed in that deal

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

not harsh or severe

In scene

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

not hard to do or understand

In scene

not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

to take something to a place

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to take something to a place

Please bring me some water

to make something happen

In scene

to make something happen

Spring brings warm weather

to walk close behind someone, especially a dog following its owner

The dog likes to bring behind me

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police decided to bring charges against him

a document that orders someone to appear in court

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a document that orders someone to appear in court

He received a subpoena for the trial

to order someone to appear in a legal case

The lawyer decided to subpoena the witness

places where people live

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places where people live

The city needs more housing

a protective outer covering or structure

The machine has a metal housing

to feel thankful for something

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to feel thankful for something

I appreciate your help

to not like or be annoyed by something

In scene

to not like or be annoyed by something

I would appreciate it if you stopped bothering me

to recognize the worth of something

I appreciate your help

to understand the full meaning or importance of something

I appreciate the effort you put into this

something that is more important than others

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something that is more important than others

Safety is our top priority

something that is more important than other things

My priority is to finish this project

something that is more important than other things

Health is our top priority

the things that are most important to someone

My work is my main priority

water that flows from a tap or pipe

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water that flows from a tap or pipe

There is no running water in this house

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

He is lying to his parents

to spend time doing nothing useful

Stop lying around all day

to be in a flat position on a surface

He is lying on the sofa

to be in a horizontal position on a surface

He is lying on the bed

to stop a relationship or activity

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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

used to express agreement or certainty

In scene

used to express agreement or certainty

Sure thing, I will help you

something that is certain to happen or succeed

Winning this match is a sure thing

used to agree to a request

Can you help me with this sure thing

to make something go away

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to make something go away

I want to get rid of this old chair

to require something because it is necessary

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to require something because it is necessary

I can stay late if need be

if it is necessary

We can stay longer if need be

extremely big in size or amount

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extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

graceful and attractive in appearance

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graceful and attractive in appearance

She looks very elegant

attractive and stylish in appearance or manner

She looks very elegant in that dress

a particular form of something

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a particular form of something

This is the new version of the book

a person who is not interesting or exciting

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a person who is not interesting or exciting

He is such a bore

to hold or support something and move with it

The tree bore delicious fruit

to give birth to a baby

She bore a baby boy

an empty space in something solid

The pipe has a wide bore

not interesting or exciting

This movie is a bore

to say something that is not true

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to say something that is not true

Stop bullshitting me and tell the truth

stupid or untrue talk

In scene

stupid or untrue talk

That is total bullshit

to chat in a relaxed, informal way

We were just bullshitting in the kitchen

the ability to recognize the value or meaning of something

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the ability to recognize the value or meaning of something

He shows appreciation for hard work

a feeling of being thankful

I want to show my appreciation

a small animal that purrs and catches mice

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a small animal that purrs and catches mice

The feline slept on the sofa

very strong and not likely to change

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very strong and not likely to change

Their plan is rock solid

firm and reliable

Their relationship is rock solid

very strong and not likely to change

The plan is rock solid

extremely strong and reliable

The foundation of the house is rock solid

very strong and dependable

Our friendship is rock-solid

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

a response to a question

In scene

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

In scene

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

without being affected by something

In scene

without being affected by something

We will go regardless of the weather

without being affected by something

We will go regardless of the weather

to suggest or mean something indirectly

In scene

to suggest or mean something indirectly

What are you getting at?

to try to say or express

What are you getting at

to move close enough to touch or attack someone

The dog couldn't get at the cat

to try to say or mean something indirectly

What are you trying to get at

recently made or not old

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recently made or not old

I need a fresh start

rude or disrespectful in a bold way

Don't be fresh with me

having little or no experience in a particular activity or situation

He is fresh to this job

to give someone the latest information

I got fresh news about the event

a place where students study before college

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a place where students study before college

I go to high school

a school for students aged 14 to 18

In scene

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to suddenly become very angry

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to suddenly become very angry

He flew off the handle when I told him the news

to become very angry suddenly

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to become very angry suddenly

Please don't fly off the handle over such a small thing

to become suddenly very angry

Do not fly off the handle over this

the opinion that people have about someone

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the opinion that people have about someone

He has a good reputation

the opinion that people have about someone

She has a good reputation in the company

wanting or ready to do or participate in something

In scene

wanting or ready to do or participate in something

Are you up for a coffee

ready to be considered for something

He is up for a promotion

to be a candidate for something

Is this job still up for grabs

wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

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wrongful or criminal deception for financial gain

He was arrested for credit card fraud

a person who pretends to be someone they are not

He is a total fraud

to give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

In scene

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to remove dirt or make something neat

In scene

to remove dirt or make something neat

I need to clean up my room

to appear neat and attractive

He cleaned up well for the party

to earn or win a large amount of money

They cleaned up at the casino

to stop or reduce illegal activity in an area

The police want to clean up the city

the act of making a place tidy or free of dirt

The beach clean-up starts at noon

to make a place neat and free of dirt

Please clean up your room

to cause a division between people or things

In scene

to cause a division between people or things

His lies drove a wedge between them

to make two people or groups stop being friendly with each other

They tried to drive a wedge between us

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

In scene

to rise to your feet from a sitting or lying position

I need to get up to reach the book

to be involved in something

What are you getting up to today?

a set of clothes that you wear

She wore a funny get-up to the party

to wake someone from sleep

Please get the children up early

to move away from a place

I have to get up and leave now

to move from a sitting or lying position to a standing one

I get up early every morning

to make a feeling or hope stronger

You should get up your courage

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

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something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something that is true

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something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

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something known to be true

This is a known fact

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

to say something to make people laugh

In scene

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a joke

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 move slowly on your hands and knees

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to move slowly on your hands and knees

The baby is starting to crawl

a social event where people visit multiple bars in one night

We joined a pub crawl in the city

to move at a very slow speed

The baby started to crawl

exactly in this place

In scene

exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

In scene

the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

the amount of money you have to pay

In scene

the amount of money you have to pay

The damages for the repair were high

money paid to someone for harm or loss

He received damages for the accident

physical harm that reduces value or usefulness

The storm caused damages to the house

at the beginning

In scene

at the beginning

Initially, I didn't like the city

done on purpose, not by accident

In scene

done on purpose, not by accident

It was an intentional mistake

used to introduce an example

In scene

used to introduce an example

I like fruit, for example, apples

a thing that shows what something is like

This is a good example of modern art

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

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a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to strongly dislike

In scene

to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

to ask for something from people

In scene

to ask for something from people

He solicited donations for the charity

the person you like and trust the most

In scene

the person you like and trust the most

She is my best friend

a very good friend

She is my best friend

a very good friend

She is my best friend

a person you like more than anyone else

She is my best friend

a group of lawyers that regulates the legal profession

In scene

a group of lawyers that regulates the legal profession

She is a member of the bar association

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

to reach a place

When did you get home?

to start to be in a particular state

It is getting cold

an old man

In scene

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for father

My old man is home

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

to leave a place in a hurry

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to leave a place in a hurry

He ran out of the room

to take something to someone

He ran out the food to the table

to come to an end or stop

We are running out of time

to use all of something until there is none left

They ran out of all their money

to use all of something until none is left

We ran out of milk

to use all of something

I ran out of time to finish the exam

a particular day of the month or year

In scene

a particular day of the month or year

What is today's date?

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

They have been dating for two months

a sweet brown fruit from a palm tree

I like eating dates

up to the present time

We have learned a lot to date

very foolish or unreasonable

In scene

very foolish or unreasonable

That is an insane idea

at that exact moment without preparation

In scene

at that exact moment without preparation

She accepted the offer on the spot

done or happening right away without preparation

He decided to resign on the spot

a particular area or point

He was arrested on the spot

in a situation where you feel awkward or pressured

He felt on the spot when they asked him to speak

a series of games or contests

In scene

a series of games or contests

He won the tennis tournament

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