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The Big Bang Theory — Season 6 Episode 21

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to urge someone to do something

In scene

to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

practices to keep clean and healthy

In scene

practices to keep clean and healthy

Good hygiene prevents diseases

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to produce tears from your eyes

In scene

to produce tears from your eyes

She broke down in tears

to separate something into parts to understand it

Let us break down the task

to stop working or progressing

Our car broke down on the way home

to make someone feel less strong or confident

The constant criticism broke him down

to separate something into smaller parts

The scientist will break down the data

to divide something into smaller parts

Please break down the project into steps

to stop functioning

My car broke down on the highway

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

In scene

to give reasons or details to make something easy to understand

Can you explain this rule

a statement that makes something clear

Please explain the rules to me

to make something clear or understandable

Can you explain this

to make something clear or easy to understand

Can you explain this math problem to me

to have knowledge or information about something

In scene

to have knowledge or information about something

I know the answer

to be referred to by a particular name

It is hard, you know

to be familiar with someone or something

I know him very well

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a nice car, you know, very fast

people who are greatly admired for their courage or achievements

In scene

people who are greatly admired for their courage or achievements

Firefighters are true heroes

to have something at the end

In scene

to have something at the end

The word "book" ends in "k"

to conclude in a specific way

The game ended in a draw

to possess a specific letter or sound as the last element

Many English words end in e

to have a particular final result

The game ended in a draw

relating to the body

In scene

relating to the body

He is in good physical health

relating to the physical world, not spiritual

The physical world is complex

a medical check-up of a person's body

I need to go for my yearly physical

of or relating to the body

He needs physical exercise daily

to decide that a planned event will not happen

In scene

to decide that a planned event will not happen

They had to cancel the meeting

to decide that something will not happen

In scene

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to make a mark on a ticket or stamp to show it cannot be used again

The machine will cancel your ticket

to stop supporting or approving of someone publicly

People decided to cancel the actor

having the skill or opportunity to do something

In scene

having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

in a clear way

In scene

in a clear way

It is clearly visible

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand

She spoke clearly during the meeting

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

the number 3

In scene

the number 3

I have three apples

a regularly updated website or web page written in an informal style

In scene

a regularly updated website or web page written in an informal style

I read a technology blog

a website where someone writes about their personal experiences or opinions

In scene

a website where someone writes about their personal experiences or opinions

She writes a personal blog

a personal site where you write about topics

In scene

a personal site where you write about topics

I read a travel blog

to write and publish content on a website

They blog about their travels

as a replacement for something

In scene

as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

In scene

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special day

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a period of time, especially in the past

In my grandfather's day, there were no computers

at some time in the future

I want to travel the world one day

a short story with a funny ending

In scene

a short story with a funny ending

He told a funny joke

to say something to make people laugh

His excuse was a 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

at the present moment

In scene

at the present moment

I am studying right now

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

You understand right now

exactly at this time

I am studying right now

at this moment

He is working right now

at this exact moment

I need to go right now

at this moment

I am busy right now

at this exact time

Please come here right now

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

In scene

a statement that tells people what they can or cannot do

Follow the rules

to make an official decision as a judge or authority

The judge will rule on the case

to be the best or dominant

This song rules

to have official power over a country or group

The king rules the land

to have official power over a country or area

The king used to rule the country

a statement that tells you what you must or must not do

You must follow the school rules

the usual or normal state of things

Working late is the rule here

a general statement that describes how something is done

It is a fundamental rule of science

an official instruction about what you can or cannot do

New safety rules were introduced

an official decision made by a judge or authority

The judge made a strict rule

in a way that is easy to see or understand

In scene

in a way that is easy to see or understand

He is obviously lying

a place where students study before college

In scene

a place where students study before college

I go to high school

acting in a childish or silly way

Stop acting so high school about this

a school for students aged 14 to 18

She is a high school student

relating to the level of education for teenagers

She is a high-school student

to keep someone or something from harm

In scene

to keep someone or something from harm

We must protect the environment

to keep someone or something from being harmed

The mother protected her child from the rain

to keep something safe

We must protect the environment

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

total; used to emphasize

In scene

total; used to emphasize

It was a complete surprise

to bring to an end

Please complete the form

to make something have all its parts

You must complete the puzzle

having all parts; finished

The set is now complete

attractive in a youthful or charming way

In scene

attractive in a youthful or charming way

The puppy is very cute

appealing 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

having qualities traditionally associated with men

In scene

having qualities traditionally associated with men

He has a manly voice

a short time ago

In scene

a short time ago

I recently moved here

a short time ago

I recently started a new job

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

to put something inside a box

In scene

to put something inside a box

Please box the items carefully

to put someone into a specific group or type

They try to box people into categories

a container with flat sides

Put the books in the box

to fight with your fists

They like to box on weekends

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a mark given for bad behavior or a mistake

In scene

a mark given for bad behavior or a mistake

The student got a demerit for being late

a mark given for a fault or offense

Accumulating too many demerits leads to suspension

connected with the way a person or animal acts

In scene

connected with the way a person or animal acts

This is a behavioral issue

a set of reasons or explanation

In scene

a set of reasons or explanation

His argument was very convincing

a discussion where people have different opinions

They had a loud argument

to achieve something

In scene

to achieve something

She finally made it

to succeed in getting somewhere

I will make it to the concert

to cause something to be a certain way

Please make it easy

to stay alive or last through a difficult experience

Many people did not make it through the storm

to succeed in doing something

He worked hard to make it

to cause something to become something

Make it a rule to arrive on time

to cause something to appear a certain way

Don't make it look so difficult

to prepare or create something

I will make it for dinner

to succeed in arriving at a place or achieving a goal

We will make it on time

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

In scene

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to want to do something

In scene

to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

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

the whole of space and everything in it

In scene

the whole of space and everything in it

The universe is vast

everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies

The universe is very big

a particular situation or set of conditions

She considers a vast universe of options

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

He told me the secret

to say something to someone

She told me a secret

to give information to someone

She told a story

in every way or to the full degree

In scene

in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

to stop holding something

In scene

to stop holding something

Let go of the rope

to end someone's employment

They let her go last week

to allow someone to avoid trouble or responsibility

They decided to let him go

to take something quickly with your hand

In scene

to take something quickly with your hand

She reached out to grab the bag

to surround or be on all sides of something

The walls grab the garden

to get or take something with a fast movement

She grabbed her keys and left

a casual way to say goodbye

In scene

a casual way to say goodbye

Toodles for now

something that makes you feel anxious

In scene

something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

In scene

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

He rubbed his tired eyes

to press and move something against a surface

He rubbed his hands together to stay warm

a medicated substance applied to the skin to relieve pain or congestion

She applied a rub to her sore back

a difficulty or point of disagreement

That is the rub

a mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor meat before cooking

Use a dry rub for the steak

red and painful from rubbing or irritation

This shoe caused a bad rub

to treat someone in a way that pleases them

He rubbed the team the right way

to treat someone in an unfair way

He rubbed the clients the wrong way

to press and move something against a surface

Please rub my sore shoulders

in whatever way

In scene

in whatever way

However you do it, it is fine

used to show a difference between two statements

It is raining; however, we will go out.

used to show contrast

It was raining; however, we went out

an object or item

This is a useful thing

actions or events that people do

We have many things to do today

objects or matters of any kind

I have many things in my bag

an object, idea, or situation

Some things are hard to explain

general situations or activities

Things are going well

items or matters

Please put your things away

to make three times as much

In scene

to make three times as much

The company wants to triple its sales

a set of three similar things

This pack comes in a triple set

three times as much or as many

The price is now triple

having three parts or being three times as much

He ordered a triple espresso

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 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

sexually attractive

In scene

sexually attractive

This game is hot

having a high temperature

The coffee is hot

very strong or severe

He is hot to start his new job

very popular or successful

That game is very hot right now

having a high temperature

The coffee is very hot

a way or track for movement or connection

In scene

a way or track for movement or connection

The garden has a stone pathway

unusual or odd

In scene

unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

to continue doing something

In scene

to continue doing something

Please go on with your story

to be put in a particular position

The paint goes on easily

to take part in an activity

Are you going on the tour

to speak for a long time about something

Don't go on about it anymore

to take part in a television or radio program

The actor will go on the show tonight

to take part in an event or activity

She will go on the trip with us

to take place or occur

Tell me what is going on here

to continue or happen

We must go on with our work

to begin an activity

I will go on a diet tomorrow

to talk for a long time about something

He went on about his old job

to use a website or service

I go on the internet every day

to make something smaller or less

In scene

to make something smaller or less

The medicine will diminish the pain

usual, ordinary, not strange

In scene

usual, ordinary, not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

typical or not strange

It is normal to feel nervous

the person that or any person that

In scene

the person that or any person that

Whoever arrives first wins

the person who

Whoever knows the answer should raise their hand

continuously or very often

In scene

continuously or very often

He talks all the time

communicated using the mouth

In scene

communicated using the mouth

He passed his oral exam

taken or given through the mouth

He takes oral medication

to wait for a short time

In scene

to wait for a short time

Hang on a minute

to fix something in a place

Hang on the poster here

to be decided by something

Success hangs on your hard work

to keep something in your possession

Please hang on to this receipt

a large amount or number

In scene

a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

There are a lot of people here

causing a big change in someone or something

In scene

causing a big change in someone or something

The experience was transformative for her

an expression of appreciation

In scene

an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

in most cases

In scene

in most cases

I usually wake up at 7 am

to bring back a memory of something

In scene

to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

I will work till five

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

a small piece of dough cooked in liquid or steam

In scene

a small piece of dough cooked in liquid or steam

I love eating dumplings

to give aid or support to someone

In scene

to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to make someone feel very impressed

In scene

to make someone feel very impressed

Her performance blew me away

to surprise or impress someone very much

Her singing blew me away

to surprise or affect someone strongly

The sudden news blew everyone away

to be moved away by strong wind

The paper blew away in the wind

to make someone feel great admiration

The performance will blow you away

to say no to someone who asks for something

In scene

to say no to someone who asks for something

The manager denied my request for time off

to say that something is not true

In scene

to say that something is not true

She denied the rumors about her

to say that something is not true

He tried to deny the facts

to say that something is not true

She denies any involvement in the accident

coming before all others in time or order

In scene

coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

to make someone feel sad or worried

In scene

to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

She felt upset after the argument

an unexpected win against a stronger opponent

The small team caused a major upset

to cause a problem or disturbance to something

The rain upset our plans

very good

In scene

very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

at no time

I will not ever go back

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

something that matters a lot

In scene

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

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

In scene

the soft organ inside the head that controls thought and feeling

The brain controls the body

to hit someone very hard on the head

He threatened to brain his enemy with a club

the ability to think and learn

He has a great brain

a procedure to check for a medical condition

The doctor performed a medical examination

causing admiration or respect

In scene

causing admiration or respect

The view from the top is impressive

causing admiration or wonder

Her performance was impressive

to say that you accept or agree with something

In scene

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

not right or not working properly

In scene

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

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