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The Big Bang Theory — Season 10 Episode 5

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to think that something will happen

In scene

to think that something will happen

I expect a call today

to be pregnant with a baby

She is expecting a baby

to be required or expected to do something

You are expected to come

content

I expect a reply soon

to make yourself or something ready

In scene

to make yourself or something ready

I need to prepare for the exam

a piece of information sent to someone

Please send me a message

happening at the start

I prepared the list

to make something ready for use

I prepare my bag for school

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

something that you do not tell other people

In scene

something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

In scene

not known by others

I have a secret plan

to bring to an end

In scene

to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

an underground room used to stay safe during severe weather

In scene

an underground room used to stay safe during severe weather

We hid in the storm cellar during the storm

a large, dry, sandy place with few plants

In scene

a large, dry, sandy place with few plants

It is very hot in the desert

a hot, dry area with little rain or plants

The desert is very hot

to leave someone alone, especially in a difficult situation

He deserted his family

something that someone deserves

He finally got his just deserts

the only remaining chance to do something

In scene

the only remaining chance to do something

This is your last chance to win the game

to become old or advanced in age

In scene

to become old or advanced in age

He is getting up there

in a higher place

How did you get up there

an informal word for a woman

In scene

an informal word for a woman

She is a great gal

at a later time

In scene

at a later time

We can discuss this project down the road

at a time in the future

We will discuss this project down the road

a short distance away on the same street

The shop is just down the road

inside a period of time or space

In scene

inside a period of time or space

I will arrive within an hour

used to make a polite request

In scene

used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

used to ask someone to trust what you say

In scene

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me, it is true

used to ask someone to trust what you say

Believe me I did not lie

to make a choice or decision about something

In scene

to make a choice or decision about something

I need to decide what to eat

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

In scene

to hold a judgment about something or to consider doing an action

What do you think of this movie

to have someone or something in your thoughts

In scene

to have someone or something in your thoughts

I am thinking of my friends

to have an idea or remember something

I can think of a better name

to start talking about a topic

Can you think of any good movies

to have an idea or opinion about something

What do you think of this book

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

an expression of anger or frustration

In scene

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

a small number of

In scene

a small number of

I will be back in a couple of minutes

the way someone's voice sounds

In scene

the way someone's voice sounds

He spoke in a firm tone

a particular shade of a color

The walls were painted in a soft tone of blue

a sound, especially one that is a signal

The phone made a high tone

the quality of a sound or voice

She speaks with a gentle tone

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

In scene

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

not required or wanted

In scene

not required or wanted

This detail is unnecessary

liked more than others

In scene

liked more than others

Blue is my favorite color

to mark as preferred

This is my favorite song

facts or information used for analysis

In scene

facts or information used for analysis

We collected a lot of data

to make something right

In scene

to make something right

Please correct my mistakes

right or true

Your answer is correct

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

In scene

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

an animal or living being

In scene

an animal or living being

The sea is full of strange creatures

an animal or other living thing

The ocean is full of strange creatures

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

In scene

a person you are in a romantic relationship with

Everyone likes my girlfriend

a female friend

She is my female friend

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

She is my girlfriend and has the qualities for this role

a person one is dating

She is my girlfriend

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

the separate parts at the end of your foot

In scene

the separate parts at the end of your foot

I hurt my toe

to follow rules or orders

You need to toe the line

a separate part inside a container

In scene

a separate part inside a container

Put it in the side compartment

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

almost not; by a very small amount

In scene

almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

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

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 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 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

to decide that something will not happen

I need to cancel my appointment

to move towards a place

In scene

to move towards a place

We should head for the exit now

natural ability or talent for something

He has a head for numbers

to move or travel towards a place

I am heading for the station

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

In scene

an alcoholic drink made from grapes

I drink red wine

to treat someone to drinks or a meal as a way to gain their favor

They wined and dined the potential client

a covered entrance to a building

In scene

a covered entrance to a building

He is sitting on the porch

familiar with something because you have experienced it

In scene

familiar with something because you have experienced it

You will soon get used to the busy traffic

to become familiar with something so that it no longer seems strange

I am getting used to the new city

to become familiar with something over time

I need to get used to the cold weather

to learn to accept something over time

It takes time to get used to a new city

relating to one specific person or thing

In scene

relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

not far away

In scene

not far away

Is there a pharmacy nearby?

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

In scene

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

It is a sign of respect

a movement of the body that has a meaning

He made a sign to be quiet

to write your name on a document to show you agree or approve

Please sign the contract here

a place or act of washing your body with water

In scene

a place or act of washing your body with water

I take a shower every morning

a party to give gifts to a pregnant woman

She enjoyed the baby shower

to give someone a lot of something

They showered her with gifts

a brief fall of rain

There was a quick shower this afternoon

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

In scene

a sound made when thinking or hesitating

Hmm, let me think

in a short time

In scene

in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

a small North American animal with a black mask on its face

In scene

a small North American animal with a black mask on its face

I saw a raccoon

a person who takes care of children

In scene

a person who takes care of children

The nanny looks after the baby

a person employed to look after children in a family

The nanny is playing with the kids

to wish for something

In scene

to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

a difficult or unpleasant situation

In scene

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make the result of a contest or vote unfair in advance

They tried to fix the election

to give information to someone

In scene

to give information to someone

Please inform us about the changes

content

He informed on his accomplice to the police

a part or feature of something

In scene

a part or feature of something

Consider every aspect of the problem

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

In scene

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

She knocked on the front door

the main door at the front of a building

Please lock the front door

to need someone or something for help or support

In scene

to need someone or something for help or support

You can rely on me

to believe that someone or something is good or true

I rely on my friend

believed to be good or true

You can rely on this source

physically appealing

In scene

physically appealing

She looks sexy in that dress

attractive in a sexual way

He looks very sexy in that suit

arousing sexual desire

He has a sexy voice

not difficult

In scene

not difficult

This task is easier

not as hard to do or understand

In scene

not as hard to do or understand

This math problem is easier than the last one

not difficult

There is an easier way to solve this

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

In scene

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

to blame yourself too much

In scene

to blame yourself too much

Don't beat yourself up over one mistake

to blame or criticize yourself severely

Don't beat yourself up over that mistake

to make someone feel slightly angry or upset

In scene

to make someone feel slightly angry or upset

His loud music annoyed the neighbors

to cause slight anger or bother

He keeps annoying his sister

causing slight anger or bother

Stop making that noise, it annoys me

energy used to make light and heat

In scene

energy used to make light and heat

We use electricity at home

a form of power used for light and machines

The electricity went out during the storm

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

In scene

to press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting

She kissed her baby

a group of musicians who play music together

I love the band Kiss

to touch something gently

The ball kissed the table edge

to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love

She kissed her baby on the forehead

an empty or available area

In scene

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

causing strong feelings

In scene

causing strong feelings

It was a moving story

to change position or go to a new place

The car is moving

to change one's place of living

We are moving to a new city next week

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to say someone did something wrong

In scene

to say someone did something wrong

Do not accuse him without proof

saying someone did something wrong

They accuse him of stealing

to have a physical or emotional sensation

In scene

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

an emotion that you experience

In scene

an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

something given up in an agreement

In scene

something given up in an agreement

The government made a concession

a shot that is picked up without being holed in golf

The golfer accepted the concession on the short putt

a small stand that sells food or goods

We bought popcorn at the concession

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

In scene

the meat from the chest of a bird or animal

I prefer chicken breast

the upper front part of a human body

She held the baby against her breast

the upper front part of the body

The bird puffed out its breast

the two soft parts on a woman's chest

Breast cancer is common

to reach an agreement by each giving up something

In scene

to reach an agreement by each giving up something

We need to compromise to solve the problem

an agreement where each side gives up something

We reached a compromise

to make something weaker or less effective

This mistake could compromise the security

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

the state of being able to exist or work with something else

In scene

the state of being able to exist or work with something else

Check the compatibility of the devices

a claim that a previous statement or agreement is no longer valid

In scene

a claim that a previous statement or agreement is no longer valid

You cannot claim backsies on the deal

a chance to try again

You made a mistake so you get backsies

to bring or come together in one place

In scene

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

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

to strike something, like a door

In scene

to strike something, like a door

Knock on the door

to say unkind things about someone or something

Her performance knocked them out

to cause a woman to become pregnant

He knocked her up

to lower the amount or value of something

They knocked ten dollars off

to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth

In scene

to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth

She needs to hem her dress

a sound made to get someone's attention

Hem! I am still here

to make a sound that shows you are unsure or hesitant

He hemmed because he was not sure what to say

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of cloth

I need to shorten the hem of these pants

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

In scene

to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He tried to hit on her at the party

to suddenly have a good idea or find a solution

I hit on a new plan

to choose someone or something as the victim of an attack

The attackers decided to hit on the store

to mention an idea for someone to think about

He hit on a great idea

happening only once

In scene

happening only once

This is a one time offer

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

I saw him one time

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

a person who behaves in a sexually abnormal or unacceptable way

In scene

a person who behaves in a sexually abnormal or unacceptable way

He is a pervert

to change something from what it is supposed to be

He tried to pervert the course of justice

someone with unusual sexual desires

He is a pervert

to cook food in hot water

In scene

to cook food in hot water

I need to boil some eggs for breakfast

to become very angry

She was boiling with anger at his comment

to make a liquid hot until it bubbles

Boil the water first

a painful red swelling on the skin

He has a boil on his leg

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