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The Big Bang Theory — Season 5 Episode 18

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having no shirt or covering on the upper body

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having no shirt or covering on the upper body

The bare chested man ran on the beach

to have a bad result that affects the person who caused it

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to have a bad result that affects the person who caused it

The decision blew back on him

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

to keep away from something

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to keep away from something

Stay away from the fire

at a distance from someone or something

He lives away from the city

almost at a particular state or condition

It is weeks away from being ready

at a distance from

He is away from home

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

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the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

I have ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

He has ten dollars in his pocket

the act of passing waste from the body

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the act of passing waste from the body

The doctor asked about his bowel movement

a group of people working together for a shared goal

They started a new social movement

an act of changing position or location

The sudden movement scared the bird

liquid waste produced by the body

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liquid waste produced by the body

I need to pee right now

to release liquid waste from the body

I need to pee

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 pleased about someone else's success or qualities

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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

a visual representation of information or data

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a visual representation of information or data

Look at the sales chart

to plan a direction or way to go

They charted a course for the trip

a list that shows the popularity of songs or albums

The song reached the top of the chart

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

to stay alive after a dangerous event

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to stay alive after a dangerous event

He survived the accident

to continue to live after someone else has died

He survived his wife by ten years

to continue to exist after a difficult situation

They survived the earthquake

to continue to live

Plants cannot survive without water

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a person who wins a game or contest

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a person who wins a game or contest

The winner gets a prize

a person or thing that is very good or successful

This new idea is a real winner

someone who wins a contest or competition

He was the winner

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

to say something again using different words

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to say something again using different words

Please paraphrase this sentence

to have clothing on the body

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to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

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to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

to have a feeling or sensation

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to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

a personal view or judgment

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a personal view or judgment

What is your opinion?

a personal belief or judgment about something

What is your opinion on this topic

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

a request for a casual sexual encounter

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a request for a casual sexual encounter

She ignored his booty call last night

a planned social meeting with someone you like romantically

He planned a booty call

a call to someone for sex

It was just a late night booty call

to call someone for sex

He tried to booty call her at midnight

a request for casual sexual meeting

He sent her a late night booty call

a grammatical mood used to express wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations

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a grammatical mood used to express wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations

I wish I were there

rubbing the body to relax muscles

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rubbing the body to relax muscles

I need a massage

to press and move your hands on someone's body

She massaged my shoulders

in a way that is not known or explained

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in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

in addition to what has been said

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in addition to what has been said

Besides it is getting late

used to add another point to what has been said

Besides it is raining outside

other than; not including

No one was there besides me

used to add another point

Besides, it is too late

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

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to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of music do you like

nice and helpful to others

She is a kind person

friendly and generous

She is a kind person

to a small degree; slightly

I am kind of tired

to no longer have any of something

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to no longer have any of something

We ran out of milk

to move fast on your feet away from a place

He ran out of the building

to be based in a particular place

They run the business out of their house

to use all of something until none is left

We ran out of milk

to use all of something so none remains

I ran out of time to study

to use all of something so none is left

They ran out of money during the trip

to go to a place as instructed

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to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

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as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

a person who travels in space

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a person who travels in space

The astronaut landed on the moon

a soft substance used to clean teeth

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a soft substance used to clean teeth

I need to buy some toothpaste

to become visible or noticeable

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to become visible or noticeable

He finally showed up at the party

to appear or arrive at a place

He didn't show up for the meeting

to arrive at a place for an event

He did not show up for the party

to be easily seen or noticed against a background

The stain does not show up on this dark shirt

to make someone feel ashamed in public

She showed him up in front of the team

to make someone look bad by performing better than them

He tried to show up his rival during the match

to be better than someone in a noticeable way

He showed up his rival with a better performance

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

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

having a low temperature

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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

a device used for cutting hair or nails

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a device used for cutting hair or nails

I need a nail clipper

to move steadily and smoothly

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to move steadily and smoothly

The river flows into the sea

the blood that comes out of a woman's body during her period

She experienced a heavy flow

a state of being fully focused and enjoying an activity

She was in a state of flow while painting

a room with a toilet and sink

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a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

not covered or hidden

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not covered or hidden

He walked with bare feet

to remove the cover from something

He bared his arm to show the tattoo

to accept something willingly

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to accept something willingly

She decided to embrace the new culture

to accept something willingly

We should embrace new ideas

to hold someone closely in your arms

They embraced each other warmly

to hold someone in your arms

Please embrace your friend

to wash your face and hands to feel clean

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to wash your face and hands to feel clean

I need to freshen up before dinner

to make something look cleaner or more attractive

She painted the walls to freshen up the room

to make something clean or new again

I need to freshen up before the party

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

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 force someone to leave a place

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to force someone to leave a place

They kicked him out of the house

to hit something with your foot

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to hit something with your foot

He kicked the ball

to make someone very tired

This heavy work kicked me

to begin working or operating

I get a kick out of this

a small solid piece of medicine

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a small solid piece of medicine

I take a pill every morning

someone who is annoying or difficult

He is such a pill

to form small balls of fluff on fabric

This sweater tends to pill

a small round piece of medicine to swallow

Take one pill before you sleep

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

having life

The fish is still live

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

to put a covering around something

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to put a covering around something

The gift was wrapped in paper

to put something around another thing

The gift is wrapped

lasting for only one day

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lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

He sent his thanks

to tell someone you are grateful

Thanks for the help

a short phrase used to show you are grateful

Thanks for your help

to a point that reaches a particular part

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to a point that reaches a particular part

The water was down to my knees

resulting from or the responsibility of someone or something

The delay was down to the bad weather

having only a specific, usually small, amount remaining

We are down to our last bottle of water

to be ready and willing to do something

Are you down to go to the cinema

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

She spent the day reading

very tired or lacking energy

I am completely spent

to give money in exchange for something

He spent all his money

already used or consumed

The battery is spent

to make someone very tired

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to make someone very tired

Working all day exhausts me

waste gas from an engine

The exhaust from the car is black

to use all of something until there is none left

They exhausted their savings

an empty or available area

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an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

to continue to be in a place

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to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

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 period when something lasts

It takes time to finish the work

an occasion or occurrence

I read this book three times

the operation of multiplying numbers

Five times five is twenty five

a publication that reports news

This newspaper is called the Times

a particular period of history

We live in difficult times

the number of times something happens

I read this book three times

a point or period when something happens

We had good times together

used to show multiplication

Five times five is twenty five

instances or occurrences

I visit them at difficult times

to take someone in your hand or lift them

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to take someone in your hand or lift them

I will pick you up

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

having blond hair that is dyed, not natural

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having blond hair that is dyed, not natural

She is a bottle blond

the energy used to try hard

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the energy used to try hard

It takes a lot of effort to learn a language

physical or mental energy used to do something

It takes effort to learn a new language

in a way that gives attention to detail

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in a way that gives attention to detail

Read the instructions carefully

in a way that avoids mistakes or harm

Please drive carefully

the state of continuing to live

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the state of continuing to live

Food and water are necessary for survival

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to quit smoking

to stop doing a job or activity

He decided to quit his job.

to be provided together with something

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to be provided together with something

The phone comes with a charger

to go somewhere with someone

Do you want to come with me

to exist or happen at the same time as something

This phone comes with a charger.

to be provided or sold as part of something else

This phone comes with a charger

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

In scene

an unusual and exciting experience or activity

We had a great adventure in the mountains

riding a horse without a saddle

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riding a horse without a saddle

He rode the horse bareback

having sex without a condom

They had bareback sex

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

to know something is true or correct

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to know something is true or correct

I understood the lesson

to understand something that was said

I understood the main point

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

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used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

without a doubt

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without a doubt

He will win sure as shooting

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