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The Big Bang Theory — Season 4 Episode 16

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a type of hard yellow or orange cheese

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a type of hard yellow or orange cheese

I love cheddar cheese

a covering of artificial hair worn on the head

In scene

a covering of artificial hair worn on the head

She wore a blonde wig

to act in a nervous or anxious way

He started to wig during the test

to make someone feel nervous or worried

This noise really wigs me

a religious person who appears on television

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a religious person who appears on television

The televangelist preached to millions on TV

a large animal with a long mouth that lives in water

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a large animal with a long mouth that lives in water

The crocodile is in the river

to succeed in doing something

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to succeed in doing something

I want to accomplish my goals

a typical quality of something

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a typical quality of something

This is a characteristic of this species

a feature that is usual for a person or thing

Being kind is her main characteristic

in any case

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in any case

It's raining, but I'll go anyway

used to change the subject or continue after a pause

Anyway let us continue with the lesson

feeling very unhappy

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feeling very unhappy

She is suffering from a broken heart

to decide between options

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to decide between options

Choose a color

to select from a group of options

You can choose a color

to pick something from a group

Choose your favorite color

the act of making a choice

You must choose a path

picked out from a group

This is the chosen one

to believe something is true without proof

In scene

to believe something is true without proof

I take it you agree

to receive something that is offered

I will take it

to deal with a situation or problem

Can you take it

to move something from one place to another

Please take it to the kitchen

to accept or endure something

You should take it as a gift

to accept a situation as it is

You have to take it as it is

to accept a difficult situation

I cannot take it anymore

to get hold of something and carry it

Take it with you

items that need to be washed or have been washed

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items that need to be washed or have been washed

I need to fold the laundry

dirty clothes that need to be washed

Put your laundry in the basket

clothes that need to be washed

I need to do the laundry

a room or building where clothes are washed and dried

The laundry is on the first floor

a hot drink made from leaves

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a hot drink made from leaves

I drink tea every morning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water on dried leaves

I drink tea every morning

news or rumors about other people

She is spilling the tea about the party

a substance that can explode

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a substance that can explode

The explosive was dangerous

to completely destroy a building or structure

The police found an explosive in the building

happening suddenly with great force

The situation had an explosive effect

clothes worn under your outer clothes

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clothes worn under your outer clothes

I need to buy new underwear

to live in the same house as someone

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to live in the same house as someone

They live together in a small apartment

to reside in the same house

They live together in a small house

to make something begin to work

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to make something begin to work

You need to activate your account

to make something start working

You need to activate your account

meat from a cow

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meat from a cow

I love beef steaks

a problem or disagreement with someone

I have some beef with him

something that matters a lot

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something that matters a lot

This is a big deal

something that does not matter much

It is no big deal

something that is very important or serious

It is not a big deal

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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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 piece of clothing covering the lower body

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a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

a task or job that you must do

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a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

to say the exact words someone else said

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to say the exact words someone else said

Can you quote the text exactly

a short passage taken from a text, speech, or statement

She included a famous quote in her essay

to repeat someone's words

He likes to quote famous authors

a statement of how much something will cost

He asked for a quote for the repairs

the part of the body you sit on

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the part of the body you sit on

She fell on her tuchus

to talk for a long time in a confused way

In scene

to talk for a long time in a confused way

Stop rambling on and get to the point

appealing in a youthful or charming way

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appealing in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

trying to be clever in a way that is annoying or disrespectful

Don't get cute with me

to make something more charming or appealing

You can cute up the room with some colorful cushions

to pay close attention

In scene

to pay close attention

Please focus on your work

new information about something

In scene

new information about something

I have some good news

to not allow something

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to not allow something

My parents forbid me to go out

to not allow something to happen

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to not allow something to happen

Smoking is forbidden here

to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

They forbid smoking in the office

to tell someone they are not allowed to do something

Heavy rain forbids us from leaving

said to express a strong wish that something does not happen

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said to express a strong wish that something does not happen

God forbid, we get lost

a phrase used to say you hope something bad does not happen

God forbid you fail the exam

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

to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

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to have strong feelings of liking and caring for someone

I love my family

to like very much

I love chocolate

to want something very much

I would love a cup of coffee

the act of having sex

They made love

an unfair or unwanted demand

In scene

an unfair or unwanted demand

I hope my visit is not an imposition

to share the same view as someone

In scene

to share the same view as someone

We agree on this point

to say that you accept or agree with something

I agree with you

to say yes or have the same opinion

I agree with your plan

extremely beautiful or impressive

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extremely beautiful or impressive

The view from the top is breathtaking

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

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to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They are arguing about money

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

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

a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

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a phrase used to say goodbye to someone

See you tomorrow

the act of moving forward or improving

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the act of moving forward or improving

Technology allows for great advancement in medicine

used to show a different point of view

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used to show a different point of view

I love the city. On the other hand, I love the country

to come from something

In scene

to come from something

His fear stems from a bad experience

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

used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

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used to tell someone to pay attention to what you are about to say

Get this, he actually apologized

to understand or comprehend something

I don't get this math problem

used to tell someone to listen to something surprising

Get this he actually won the race

did something regularly in the past

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did something regularly in the past

He used to swim every day

familiar or comfortable with a situation

I am used to the cold weather

many times or often

I used to play football

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

something done regularly in the past

I used to play football

the act of managing or regulating something

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the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

to have power over something

He can control the robot

a thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of an experiment

The scientists used a control for their experiment

friendly or pleasant

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friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

to give the impression of being

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to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

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 come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

in most cases

In scene

in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

to play a role in a show or movie

In scene

to play a role in a show or movie

He is acting in a new movie

to behave in a certain way

Stop acting like a child

holding a position for a limited time

He is the acting manager

the art of performing in a play or film

She enjoys acting

to give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

used to emphasize a statement

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used to emphasize a statement

It is very cold indeed

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

In scene

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to make someone feel happy

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to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to demand something firmly

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to demand something firmly

I insist on a refund

to say firmly that something must be done

He insists on paying the bill

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

having a husband or wife

In scene

having a husband or wife

Are you married?

strongly attached to something

He is married to his work

having a husband or wife

They have been married for ten years

having a husband or wife

They are a married couple

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to think about something carefully

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to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to risk money on a game or event

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to risk money on a game or event

He likes to gamble on horse races

playing games for money

He likes to gamble on cards

to take a dangerous chance

He decided to gamble his life on this mission

a person who is a boy or a man

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a person who is a boy or a man

He is a male

relating to the sex that produces sperm

The male lion has a mane

a safe place from danger or trouble

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a safe place from danger or trouble

The cave provided a refuge from the storm

to try to find something

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to try to find something

He is seeking a new job

to try to find something

They seek a solution

to try to find someone or something

He is seeking his lost cat

to try very hard to get something

She seeks a better future

a unit of time lasting about 30 days

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a unit of time lasting about 30 days

There are twelve months in a year

lasting six months

It was a six-month project

one of the twelve parts of a year

February is the second month of the year

one of the twelve parts of a year

There are twelve months in a year

to escape quickly from someone or something

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to escape quickly from someone or something

The cat ran away from the dog

to leave a place quickly to avoid danger

The boy ran away from the danger

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 hot drink made from cocoa powder

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a hot drink made from cocoa powder

I love drinking hot cocoa in winter

the dried and ground seeds of the cacao plant

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the dried and ground seeds of the cacao plant

I add cocoa to the milk

tardy

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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

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to go away from a place

In scene

to go away from a place

They left the house early

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

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

He asked for leave to visit his family

to cause someone to suffer

In scene

to cause someone to suffer

He wanted to torment his enemy

great mental or physical pain

He lived in torment for years

a very close friend

In scene

a very close friend

She is my bestie

a character in a play or film

In scene

a character in a play or film

He played a small part

a piece of a whole

The engine has many parts

to move away from each other

They parted at the airport

usual or typical

In scene

usual or typical

It was just a regular day

a person who visits a place often

He is a regular at this cafe

happening often or at fixed times

I exercise on a regular basis

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The bus arrives at regular intervals

normal or typical

This is my regular route to work

to notice or recognize a smell

In scene

to notice or recognize a smell

I can smell smoke

to give off a smell

The fish smells bad

the quality perceived by the nose

I love the smell of rain

to come back to a former position or popularity

The trend began to smell again

to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

a financial contract whose value depends on an underlying asset

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a financial contract whose value depends on an underlying asset

Investors trade many types of derivatives

based on or copied from something else

The plot of the movie is very derivative

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