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You — Season 2 Episode 3

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CEFR level

direct and truthful

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direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

in a way that is easy for others to see

In scene

in a way that is easy for others to see

They talked openly about the problem

feeling extremely sad and alone

In scene

feeling extremely sad and alone

She felt mega-lonely at home

to not know where someone or something is

In scene

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

not interesting or exciting

In scene

not interesting or exciting

This movie is boring

to do physical activity for fitness

In scene

to do physical activity for fitness

I work out every morning

to think of or develop a method or solution

We need to work out a plan

to find a solution to a problem

I will work out the problem

to have a particular result or outcome

The situation worked out eventually

to find a solution to a problem

We can work out this problem

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to be of significance or relevance

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to be of significance or relevance

It does not matter to me

a subject or situation that you have to deal with

This is a private matter

a short period of time

It happened in a matter of days

the material that things are made of

Everything is made of matter

significance or relevance

This work is a matter of great importance

a difficult or troubling situation

I have a private matter to discuss with you

a topic or situation being discussed

We should focus on the matter at hand

a physical material or substance

Everything in the universe is made of matter

a subject or situation being discussed

Let us talk about a different matter

a little bit

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a little bit

I'm kinda tired

an opinion or suggestion about what to do

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an opinion or suggestion about what to do

I need some advice

an opinion about what someone should do

I need your advice

a room with a toilet and sink

In scene

a room with a toilet and sink

Where is the bathroom?

a room with a toilet and sink

The bathroom is upstairs

a sign or sound that gives information

In scene

a sign or sound that gives information

The red light is a signal to stop

to send a message or sign to someone

She signaled me to come here

a message or sign sent to someone

He sent a signal for help

a message sent by radio or electricity

I cannot get a signal here

information that shows something is true

In scene

information that shows something is true

There is no evidence for this claim

to stop someone from being allowed to take part in a competition or activity

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to stop someone from being allowed to take part in a competition or activity

His age disqualified him from the junior contest

to stop someone from taking part in an activity

The referee decided to disqualify the player

to say that something is not valid or acceptable

They had to disqualify the candidate for cheating

to stop someone from taking part in something

The referee disqualified the player for fighting

in a close or careful manner

In scene

in a close or careful manner

Watch the screen closely

a program to help people stop using drugs or alcohol

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a program to help people stop using drugs or alcohol

He went to rehab for his drinking problem

to repair and improve a building

They decided to rehab the old house

a person who looks after a child

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a person who looks after a child

My babysitter is very kind

a person who looks after children for a short time

We hired a babysitter for tonight

a mix of different things

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a mix of different things

This is a great combination of flavors

a set of numbers used to open a lock

I forgot the combination

a series of movements put together

The dancer performed a difficult combination

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.

full of danger or risk

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full of danger or risk

It is a risky decision

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

In scene

used to say that something will happen only if something else does not happen

You cannot pass unless you study hard

except if

I won't go unless you come

very unpleasant or of poor quality

In scene

very unpleasant or of poor quality

This is a shitty movie

very bad or unpleasant

I had a shitty day

extremely unpleasant or of very low quality

That was a shitty movie

something that gives pleasure

In scene

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

All right, let's move on

used to express agreement or acceptance

In scene

used to express agreement or acceptance

All right I will help you

used to show agreement or confirmation

All right I will go to the store

fine or okay

Everything is all right

a person who behaves in a dishonest or unpleasant way

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a person who behaves in a dishonest or unpleasant way

He is a total sleazebag

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

a club for women in a college or university

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a club for women in a college or university

They are members of a local sorority

to gradually become distant or disappear

In scene

to gradually become distant or disappear

Time seems to slip away

to get away from a place or situation quietly or without being noticed

He managed to slip away from the meeting

to go away quietly without being noticed

We decided to slip away early from the party

to go away quietly without being noticed

She tried to slip away before anyone saw her

attractive in a youthful or charming way

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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

a planned public or social occasion

In scene

a planned public or social occasion

The music event was great

something that happens, especially something important

This event changed my life

a structure with swings for children to play on

In scene

a structure with swings for children to play on

Children are playing on the swingset

trying to please someone in authority to get an advantage

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trying to please someone in authority to get an advantage

He used a sycophantic tone to get what he wanted

a piece of clothing worn from the waist down

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a piece of clothing worn from the waist down

She is wearing a red skirt

to go around something instead of dealing with it

He tried to skirt the issue

to rest with your eyes closed

In scene

to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

all the works produced by an artist

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all the works produced by an artist

This exhibition shows the entire oeuvre of the artist

to give time or effort to something

In scene

to give time or effort to something

He decided to dedicate his life to science

to set something aside for a specific purpose

He dedicated this room to his work

to give time or effort to a purpose

He dedicated his life to science

used to show you agree or understand

In scene

used to show you agree or understand

Yeah yeah yeah I agree with you

to have a good opinion of someone or something

In scene

to have a good opinion of someone or something

I respect my teacher

a specific part or detail of something

In scene

a specific part or detail of something

He is right in this respect

polite behavior and care for others

We show respect for our elders

polite behavior and care for others

We should show respect to our elders

a message sent and received by computer

In scene

a message sent and received by computer

I sent an email to my boss

a message sent electronically over the internet

I sent an email to my boss

to send a message electronically over the internet

I will email you the report later

to laugh quietly

In scene

to laugh quietly

He chuckled at the joke

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He gave a little chuckle

to laugh quietly

She chuckled at the joke

to laugh with short quiet sounds

He started to chuckle at the funny video

a popular app for sharing photos and videos

In scene

a popular app for sharing photos and videos

I saw your photo on insta

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

In scene

to stop being angry at someone for a mistake

Please forgive me

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they did

You should forgive him for his mistake

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

to watch someone secretly

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to watch someone secretly

They used a camera to spy on him

to watch someone without them knowing

He tried to spy on his neighbors

to observe someone without them knowing

The detective decided to spy on the suspect

a small restaurant that serves coffee and light meals

In scene

a small restaurant that serves coffee and light meals

Let us meet at the cafe

a place that serves food and drinks

Let's meet at the cafe

to let saliva come out of your mouth

In scene

to let saliva come out of your mouth

The baby is drooling

liquid that comes out of the mouth

The baby has drool on his shirt

a sign that something is wrong or a problem exists

In scene

a sign that something is wrong or a problem exists

Lying on the first date is a red flag

to identify something as suspicious or unacceptable

His lying about his past was a red flag

a sign that something may be wrong

His anger is a red flag

the act of taking care of someone

In scene

the act of taking care of someone

Caretaking is a demanding job

so that others can hear

In scene

so that others can hear

Read it out loud

in a way that can be heard

Please read the text out loud

making a sound that is easy to hear

She laughed out loud at the joke

with a strong, easily heard sound

She read the story out loud

a person who believes in individual freedom and minimal government control

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a person who believes in individual freedom and minimal government control

The libertarian wants less government

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

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

as much as needed

This is enough for me

a person of importance or high status

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a person of importance or high status

She acts like she is really somebody

an unknown or unspecified person

In scene

an unknown or unspecified person

Somebody is at the door

an unknown person

I need somebody to help me

to talk about something

In scene

to talk about something

Speaking of movies, have you seen the new one?

to start talking about a particular topic

Speaking of the party, are you going?

in connection with the topic just mentioned

Speaking of movies have you seen the new one

to talk about a particular subject

Speaking of movies let us go to the cinema

not easy to do or deal with

In scene

not easy to do or deal with

This is a tough question

demanding or hard on someone

The teacher is very tough

having a lot of strength or bravery

He is a tough man

used to say that something is bad but the speaker does not care

Tough luck for you

used to add force to a statement

In scene

used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

very pleasant to taste

In scene

very pleasant to taste

This cake is delicious

very enjoyable or satisfying

This cake is delicious

a person who controls a business or team

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a person who controls a business or team

He is a great manager

a person who is in charge of a team or business

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a person who is in charge of a team or business

The manager is in a meeting

a person who manages the career of a performer or athlete

The singer has a good manager

a close relationship without romance

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a close relationship without romance

They have a platonic relationship

not known by many people

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not known by many people

He is an obscure poet

to make something difficult to see or understand

Clouds obscured the view

difficult to see or understand

The meaning of the sentence was obscure

to check information by looking at another source

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to check information by looking at another source

Cross reference the names on both lists

to look at two or more sources to compare information

You should cross-reference the data

to connect related information

The author cross references the index

to check one source against another

I need to cross-reference these documents

to use all of something until there is none left

In scene

to use all of something until there is none left

They ran out of all their money

to take something to someone

He ran out the food to the table

to come to an end or stop

We are running out of time

to leave a place in a hurry

He ran out of the room

to use all of something until none is left

We ran out of milk

to use all of something

I ran out of time to finish the exam

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

In scene

a thought or plan in your mind

That is a great idea

the process of giving birth to a baby

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the process of giving birth to a baby

The birthing process is natural

informal term for having sex

In scene

informal term for having sex

He finally got laid

to show something to someone for them to see or consider

He laid his plans before the committee

to place something down

He laid the book on the table

to arrange a table with plates and cutlery

She laid the table for dinner

a section of a play, movie, or story

In scene

a section of a play, movie, or story

The first scene of the movie was sad

the place where something happens

Police arrived at the scene

an emotional or angry public outburst

Please do not make a scene

a type of activity or social group that someone likes or is interested in

She is part of the local art scene

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

the written words for a performance

In scene

the written words for a performance

The actor read the script

to write the words for a performance

She will script the new play

a set of written symbols used for writing

Turkish uses the Latin script

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

Okay, let's go

at some time in the future

In scene

at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

to break something violently into pieces

In scene

to break something violently into pieces

He smashed the glass

to strike something with great force

The car smashed into the wall

a very successful show or event

The concert was a smash

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

The musical is a smash

to give an impression of being something

In scene

to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

In scene

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

a strong trust or confidence in someone or something

In scene

a strong trust or confidence in someone or something

I have faith in you

strong belief in someone or something

I have faith in you

to get or receive something

In scene

to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

a general-purpose programming language often used for text processing

In scene

a general-purpose programming language often used for text processing

He is learning to code in Perl

a very rude or mean person

In scene

a very rude or mean person

Don't be an asshole to your friends

the opening where solid waste leaves the body

He felt pain in his asshole

a rude or unpleasant person

He is such an asshole

a very rude or unpleasant person

Don't be such an asshole

a situation where someone is presenting a product or idea to a potential buyer

In scene

a situation where someone is presenting a product or idea to a potential buyer

He was mid-pitch when the client interrupted him

a place where children are cared for while their parents are at work

In scene

a place where children are cared for while their parents are at work

She picks up her son from daycare at five

the earliest or initial form of something

In scene

the earliest or initial form of something

This is the original version

new and different in a good way

His ideas are very original

to feel sad about something you did

In scene

to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

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