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The Big Bang Theory — Season 6 Episode 24

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CEFR level

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

something that is the same as another in value or meaning

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something that is the same as another in value or meaning

Eight kilometers is roughly equivalent to five miles

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

I am leaving the house now

to make someone be in a particular state or condition

The news left him speechless

something that is left behind after a process

This ash is a leaving of the fire

used to introduce a new topic or additional information

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used to introduce a new topic or additional information

By the way, what is your name?

used to introduce a new or extra comment

By the way I like your shoes

used to introduce a new or extra topic

By the way have you finished the report

used to introduce a new or related topic

By the way did you call Mom

used to add a side comment

By the way I saw your brother yesterday

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

not hard to do

This math problem is easy

used to show something happens no matter what

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used to show something happens no matter what

I will go even if it rains

a feeling of being nervous or upset

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a feeling of being nervous or upset

She expressed her worry about the project

to feel nervous or concerned about something

Do not worry about me

to make someone feel anxious or troubled

The news worried the family

things that make you anxious

I have many worries about my future

used to express surprise or excitement

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used to express surprise or excitement

Gee, that's a huge cake

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

a paid announcement to promote a product or service

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a paid announcement to promote a product or service

I saw a commercial on TV

connected with buying and selling

This is a commercial building

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

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

The lake is a large body of water

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

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

showing or expressing love

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showing or expressing love

He is a romantic man

relating to love or strong emotional attachment

They had a romantic dinner

a human individual

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a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to make something be in a particular state or condition

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to make something be in a particular state or condition

He left the door open

the side opposite to right

Turn left here

to go away from someone or something

She left the office at five

still there after others have gone

Only two cookies are left

the state of being alike or having things in common

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the state of being alike or having things in common

There are many similarities between the two books

to use your eyes to notice something

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to use your eyes to notice something

I can see you

used to get someone's attention

See here

to have a meeting or visit with someone

I will see you tomorrow

to understand or realize

I see what you mean

a sale where items are sold at very low prices to get rid of them

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a sale where items are sold at very low prices to get rid of them

We bought the chair at a clearance

official permission to access restricted areas or information

She has clearance to access the top secret files

the act of removing items from a place

The clearance of the warehouse took two days

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

I read a book

to arrange to use something in advance

I want to book a room

to officially record someone's arrest in police records

The police decided to book the suspect

a written work with pages

I am reading a good book

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a thought or plan in your mind

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a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a bird with sharp claws and a curved beak

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a bird with sharp claws and a curved beak

The hawk watched the field from the tree

to hunt game birds with a trained hawk

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to hunt game birds with a trained hawk

He enjoys hawking in the countryside

to repeatedly ask someone to do something

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to repeatedly ask someone to do something

Stop hawking me to finish the project

to offer goods for sale, especially in a public place

They were hawking souvenirs on the street

of high quality or acceptable

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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

a flat surface that shows images or information

In scene

a flat surface that shows images or information

The phone screen is broken

a flat surface made of wire or plastic with small holes, used in windows or doors

The screen keeps bugs out

to examine or test for something

Doctors screen patients for the virus

the state of not being in danger or harm

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the state of not being in danger or harm

Please prioritize your safety

a defensive player in American football

The safety tackled the runner

a device that stops something from firing or working

Always check the safety before handling the gun

a part of a gun that stops it from firing

He clicked the safety on

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

to wash something with a flow of water

In scene

to wash something with a flow of water

Flush the pipes

at the same height as a surface

The panel is flush with the wall

a set of cards all of the same suit, used in poker

He won with a flush

to become red in the face, often from heat or embarrassment

Her face flushed red

the path or line along which something moves

In scene

the path or line along which something moves

The wind changed direction

the act of managing or leading a project or activity

The project needed strong direction

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

In scene

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

enjoyable or good

In scene

enjoyable or good

We had a nice day

pleasing to look at

That is a nice dress

friendly or pleasant

She is a nice person

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

In scene

the two parts of the body from shoulder to hand

My arm hurts

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

This is the research arm of the company

to provide with weapons or tools

The soldiers were armed

a gun or other weapon used in fighting

He had to drop his arm

to leave a place or situation

In scene

to leave a place or situation

Get out of the room right now

to keep away from or not go into

I want to get out of this meeting

to receive an advantage or gain from something

What did you get out of that class

to leave or go away from a place

You should get out of the house

to go away from a place

Get out of my room

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

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 move past something

In scene

to move past something

I pass by the library every day

to go past someone or something

I passed by the school

not able to be loved

In scene

not able to be loved

He felt unlovable

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

used to express a plan or prediction for the future

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used to express a plan or prediction for the future

I'm gonna call you

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

In scene

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 get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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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

positioned before or facing

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positioned before or facing

The car is in front of the house

in a position ahead of someone or something

She is standing in front of the door

the place where someone is standing or in front of someone

The car is parked in front of the house

a good part of a bad situation

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a good part of a bad situation

There is a silver lining to this situation

a good thing in a bad situation

There is a silver lining in every bad situation

a good thing that comes from a bad situation

There is a silver lining in every difficult situation

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

used to add a final point or return to a topic

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used to add a final point or return to a topic

Anyhow, I must go now

in a way that matters

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in a way that matters

He is talented and, more importantly, hardworking

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

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

a large container for bathing

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a large container for bathing

The baby is in the bathtub

a large container for holding water to bathe in

The baby is in the bathtub

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

In scene

a small animal with a long tail that lives in trees

The monkey is eating a banana

a small to medium-sized primate with a tail

Some monkeys live in groups

to make fun of someone in a playful or annoying way

Stop monkeying him while he studies

a list of planned activities and times for them

In scene

a list of planned activities and times for them

Check the schedule for today

to plan or arrange something at a particular time

I will schedule a meeting

the act of making a plan for when things will happen

I need to make a schedule for the week

a plan of events or tasks

My schedule is very busy

an informal word for alcoholic drinks

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an informal word for alcoholic drinks

They bought some booze for the party

an informal word for alcoholic beverages

He brought some booze to the party

to drink alcoholic beverages

They like to booze on the weekends

to make someone feel very scared

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to make someone feel very scared

That was a terrifying movie

feeling very scared

The storm was terrifying

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

in an exact manner

In scene

in an exact manner

It is exactly ten o'clock

the quality of being very bad or serious

In scene

the quality of being very bad or serious

The severity of the storm was unexpected

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

to have your home or origin in a place

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to have your home or origin in a place

I come from Turkey

to be from a place or source

I come from a small town

to be from a place

Problems come from stress

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

In scene

a phrase used to refer to something the speaker does not want to name

He is doing you know what again

used to get the listener's attention or as a pause

You know what we should go home

something that is not named

I forgot to buy you know what

connected with motor vehicles

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connected with motor vehicles

There is heavy vehicular traffic on the road

responsibility for a problem or error

In scene

responsibility for a problem or error

It was my fault that we were late

to say someone did something wrong

It is hard to fault his work

a large break in the earth's surface

There is a fault line under this city

a bad or weak quality in a person's character

Everyone has a personal fault

a vehicle for traveling on water

In scene

a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

not real or genuine

In scene

not real or genuine

This is a fake diamond

not genuine or true

This is a fake diamond

to make something seem true when it is not

He faked a cough

to make someone agree to do something

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to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

In scene

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

a person who studies physics

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a person who studies physics

Einstein was a famous physicist

to go out with someone romantically

In scene

to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

the activity of going out with someone to see if you like them romantically

They started dating last month

an informal way to say yes

In scene

an informal way to say yes

Yep, I can help you

a word used to say yes

Yep I will be there

used to say yes or agree

Yep that sounds right

a chemical that affects the body

In scene

a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

at a distance from here

In scene

at a distance from here

The city is far away

to move something from one place to another

In scene

to move something from one place to another

Put your toys away

to not be in a place

He is away for the weekend

to the full extent or without holding back

He was working away

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

to put something into a liquid briefly

In scene

to put something into a liquid briefly

Dip the bread in the oil

to move downward suddenly for a short time

The temperature will dip tonight

an informal exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or mild annoyance

Dip I missed the bus

a thick sauce that you dip food into

I like eating chips with a dip

a chain of casual dining restaurants known for its cheesecake

In scene

a chain of casual dining restaurants known for its cheesecake

We ate dessert at The Cheesecake Factory

done or happening right away without preparation

In scene

done or happening right away without preparation

He decided to resign on the spot

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

He was arrested on the spot

at that exact moment without preparation

She accepted the offer on the spot

in a situation where you feel awkward or pressured

He felt on the spot when they asked him to speak

a liquid that you can drink

In scene

a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

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

I want a cold drink

a woman who is a friend or romantic partner

In scene

a woman who is a friend or romantic partner

She is my lady friend

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

In scene

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

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

involving two people directly

In scene

involving two people directly

They had a one on one talk

a direct meeting between two people

We had a one on one meeting

directly between two people

They had a one-on-one talk

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