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The Big Bang Theory — Season 9 Episode 10

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to give money for something

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to give money for something

I have to pay the bill

to be a good use of time or effort

It pays to arrive on time

to give money for work done

They pay the workers every week

given money for work done

This is a paid position

money given for work done

He received his pay yesterday

to give attention to someone or something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

money given for work

I receive my pay every month

to get money for work done

This job pays well

money received for work

My pay is deposited monthly

to give someone the money you owe them

I need to pay my credit card debt

to experience something bad because of an action

Honesty will pay in the end

to experience a bad result for something you did

You will pay for what you did

to go to see someone or a place

We will pay a visit to the museum

to get possession of something

I will pay for the book

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

silly or unreasonable

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silly or unreasonable

That is a ridiculous idea

in a way that is silly or unreasonable

The price is ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable

You look ridiculous in that hat

very foolish or unreasonable

Your idea is completely ridiculous

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

to go to a lower place or area

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to go to a lower place or area

Let's go down to the beach

to get to a particular number or amount

The price went down to five dollars

to travel to a place

I will go down to the city

making someone want to know or learn more

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making someone want to know or learn more

The book is very interesting

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

This book is very interesting

to understand something fully

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to understand something fully

He could not grasp the idea

to take hold of something firmly

He grasped the handle

the ability to reach or hold something

The baby has a strong grasp

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

moving your body to music

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moving your body to music

Everyone was rockin on the dance floor

to play or sing popular music with energy

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to play or sing popular music with energy

The band is rockin the stadium tonight

very good or exciting

That was a rockin party

full of energy and fun

The party was rockin

to make something less hard or firm

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to make something less hard or firm

Add milk to soften the dough

to become less severe or unfriendly

Her voice softened when she saw the puppy

to make something less severe or unfriendly

She tried to soften her voice

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

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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

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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

the words of a song

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the words of a song

I love the lyrics of this song

to have knowledge or information about something

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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

relating to one specific person or thing

In scene

relating to one specific person or thing

Is there a particular reason?

more than usual; in particular

I love music, in particular jazz

hard to please; having very strict requirements

He is very particular about his food

someone who is strong and confident

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someone who is strong and confident

He is a total bad ass

very good or impressive

That guitar solo was bad ass

strong and confident in a way that others find impressive

He is a real bad ass

to make something longer

In scene

to make something longer

I want to extend my visa

to give or provide something

I would like to extend my thanks

to cover a certain area or distance

The garden extends to the river

information or understanding about something

In scene

information or understanding about something

I have no idea where he is

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

as much as is needed

In scene

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 give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

to become a part of a group or activity

In scene

to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to make a lot of noise to show excitement or happiness

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to make a lot of noise to show excitement or happiness

The fans really raised the roof after the goal

a person who studies physics

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a person who studies physics

Einstein was a famous physicist

the place where something is located

In scene

the place where something is located

The hotel has a beautiful setting

the way something is organized or placed

We liked the new room setting

a choice on a machine or device

Change the language setting

the quality of being pleasant or attractive

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the quality of being pleasant or attractive

He has a charming smile

a good part of a bad situation

In scene

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

not interesting or exciting

In scene

not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

In scene

a man who is in a romantic relationship with someone

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend

a man who is in a romantic relationship

He has a boyfriend

a regular male romantic partner

My boyfriend is a doctor

one single occasion

In scene

one single occasion

I visited Paris once

at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

right now without delay

Do it at once

used to express acceptance or agreement

In scene

used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

In scene

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

In scene

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to find an answer or solution by using numbers or information

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to find an answer or solution by using numbers or information

He is calculating the total cost

trying to get an advantage for yourself in a clever, often unfair way

She is a calculating person

the study of matter, energy, and motion

In scene

the study of matter, energy, and motion

I love physics

the study of matter, energy, and motion

He is studying physics at university

the scientific study of matter, energy, and how they interact

Physics explains how the universe works

to start to control something

In scene

to start to control something

He will take over the company

the act of taking control of a company or organization

They decided to take over the company

to bring something to a person or place

Can you take this over to her

to pass another vehicle while driving

It is dangerous to take over on a curve

not morally right or acceptable

In scene

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer 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

not including something or someone

In scene

not including something or someone

You cannot go without a ticket

not having something

I cannot see without my glasses

on or to the outside of something

He stood without the door

to start talking or interacting with someone

In scene

to start talking or interacting with someone

Please make contact with our office

to communicate with someone

I will make contact with them tomorrow

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

at the beginning

In scene

at the beginning

At first, I didn't like it

to make something new or bring into existence

In scene

to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

in any case

In scene

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

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

In scene

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

I will set up the computer

to arrange for someone to have something or meet someone

We set up a meeting for them

to plan something dishonest to cause trouble

They set him up

the way in which a system, place, or equipment is organized

The computer set-up is very simple

a dishonest trick designed to make someone look guilty of a crime

He realized that the arrest was a set-up

worried or scared about what might happen

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worried or scared about what might happen

I feel nervous about the exam

relating to the body's system that controls responses to stimuli

I feel nervous before the exam

a period of 60 seconds

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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

in a way that is not known or explained

In scene

in a way that is not known or explained

I will finish it somehow

the upper covering of a building

In scene

the upper covering of a building

The roof is leaking

a house or place where you live

He has a roof over his head

the structure that covers the top of a building

The cat is sitting on the roof

very pleasing or beautiful

In scene

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a permanent design on the skin

In scene

a permanent design on the skin

She has a tattoo on her arm

a rapid, regular drumming sound

The drum tattoo signaled the march

liked more than others

In scene

liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

words used to show you are grateful

In scene

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

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

a general feeling or atmosphere

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a general feeling or atmosphere

This room has a cool vibe

to affect someone in a certain way

She vibes with her colleagues

to feel calm and enjoy the moment

They are just vibing at the beach

calm when waiting or dealing with problems

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calm when waiting or dealing with problems

Please be patient

a person receiving medical care

The doctor sees the patient

a period of 24 hours

In scene

a period of 24 hours

I work every day

a day set aside to celebrate a particular thing

We celebrate a special 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

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

to make an effort to do something

In scene

to make an effort to do something

I will try to run

to examine evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty

They will try the suspect in court

to test something to see if it works

Try this cake

how hot or cold something is

In scene

how hot or cold something is

The temperature is high today

how hot or cold a person's body is

Her body temperature is normal

how comfortable or accepted someone feels in a social or cultural setting

She checked the temperature of the meeting before speaking

to not continue an action

In scene

to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

In scene

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

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 again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

to get rid of liquid waste from the body

In scene

to get rid of liquid waste from the body

You need to urinate before we leave

to release liquid waste from the body

He needs to urinate

to pass liquid waste from the body

The dog urinated on the grass

to have power over something

In scene

to have power over something

He can control the robot

the act of managing or regulating something

In scene

the act of managing or regulating something

She lost control of the car

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

The scientists used a control for their experiment

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

She is afraid of spiders

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid I cannot help you

feeling sorry or worried about something bad

I am afraid that we are late

of or relating to the mind

In scene

of or relating to the mind

It is a mental process

not thinking in a normal way

He acts mental today

a person with a mental illness

He acts like a mental

to go back to a place or activity

In scene

to go back to a place or activity

I will get back to work soon

to reply or speak to someone again later

I will get back to you soon

used to express surprise or emotion

In scene

used to express surprise or emotion

My god, look at that!

a word or phrase that someone is called

In scene

a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

to have the chance to do something

In scene

to have the chance to do something

You get to meet the director

to arrive at a place

How do I get to the station

to start doing something

We will get to the main topic soon

to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or discouraged

His constant talking really gets to me

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

to see or notice someone or something

In scene

to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

a particular area or point

In scene

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

extremely big in size or amount

In scene

extremely big in size or amount

He lives in a huge house

extremely significant or important

This is a huge decision for us

used to introduce an example

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used to introduce an example

I like fruit, for example, apples

a thing that shows what something is like

This is a good example of modern art

no longer in good condition

In scene

no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

having a low temperature

In scene

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

to start moving or leave quickly

In scene

to start moving or leave quickly

We need to get moving

a large musical instrument with black and white keys

In scene

a large musical instrument with black and white keys

I can play the piano

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

used to express what you plan to do

In scene

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

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

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

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

a person who creates pictures with paint

In scene

a person who creates pictures with paint

He is a famous painter

a person whose job is painting buildings or other surfaces

The painter is working on the wall

to have your home in a particular place

In scene

to have your home in a particular place

Students live on campus

a live or recorded video or audio sent over the internet

The event is live on the internet

to keep existing or functioning

The story will live on

to use a specific food or amount of money to stay alive

They live on bread and water

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