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You — Season 2 Episode 8

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CEFR level

to understand something from small clues

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to understand something from small clues

He put two and two together and understood the truth

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

giving all your attention to something

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giving all your attention to something

He is very focused on his work

to give your attention to something

She remained focused during the test

paying close attention

We must stay focused

paying special attention to something

She is focused on her studies

not following normal rules or customs

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not following normal rules or customs

He has an unconventional teaching style

to not know where someone or something is

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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

words used to show you are grateful

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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

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

an informal word for a woman

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an informal word for a woman

She is a tough dame

released or active over a long period

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released or active over a long period

I take time release capsules for my headache

a picture you take of yourself

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a picture you take of yourself

I took a selfie

a photograph that you take of yourself

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a photograph that you take of yourself

I took a selfie at the park

a photo you take of yourself

She took a selfie in the park

a photo you take of yourself

I took a selfie at the park

a sweet brown food made from cocoa

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a sweet brown food made from cocoa

I like chocolate cake

a sweet food made from cacao

I love chocolate

a brown food made from cacao, often eaten as candy

I like eating dark chocolate

able to make someone believe something is true

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able to make someone believe something is true

He gave a convincing argument

making someone agree to do something

He gave a convincing argument

a place where goods are sold

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a place where goods are sold

I am going to the store

coming or waiting to happen

There is a surprise in store for you

to put something in a place for later use

Store the grain in the barn

a place where goods are sold

I went to the store

an expression of surprise or amazement

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an expression of surprise or amazement

Whoa, look at that!

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

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to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

to greet someone who has arrived

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to greet someone who has arrived

They welcomed the guests

allowed to do something

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allowed to do something

Questions are welcome

to be happy to receive something

You are welcome here

to start talking about the main point of something

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to start talking about the main point of something

Let's cut to the chase and start the meeting

to make an effort to do something

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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

an action that is against the law

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an action that is against the law

Stealing is a crime

the act of betraying your country

He was punished for the crime of betraying his country

an act that is against the law

Stealing is a serious crime

a word or phrase that someone is called

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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

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

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a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

in or to any place

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in or to any place

You can sit anywhere

any location or direction

In scene

any location or direction

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

You can sit anywhere you want

in or to any place

I cannot find my keys anywhere

rightfully received because of effort or merit

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rightfully received because of effort or merit

She took a well deserved rest

a story shown in a cinema or on TV

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a story shown in a cinema or on TV

I love watching movies

in a way that shows you are glad

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in a way that shows you are glad

Thankfully, it didn't rain

a person receiving medical care

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a person receiving medical care

The doctor sees the patient

calm when waiting or dealing with problems

Please be patient

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

right away, without delay

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right away, without delay

We need a doctor stat

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

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to need to do something

I gotta go now

the whole of space and everything in it

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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

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

without any doubt

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without any doubt

I will definitely come

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

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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

the place or thing that something comes from

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the place or thing that something comes from

The sun is the source of energy

to get something from a place or person

We source materials from this factory

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

to not include someone or something

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to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

a device that measures or counts time

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a device that measures or counts time

I set the timer for ten minutes

a device that measures or sets a time limit

The timer is counting down

to deal with a situation or problem

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to deal with a situation or problem

I can handle this problem

a part of an object that you hold to open, move, or use it

Please hold the handle of the door

a name or nickname used for identification

What is your Twitter handle

to give something to someone by hand

Handle the book to your friend

used to add emphasis to a question or statement

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used to add emphasis to a question or statement

What in the world are you doing

to get pleasure from something

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to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

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

in a way that is easy or causes no trouble

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in a way that is easy or causes no trouble

The hotel is conveniently located

to put words or information into a document or space

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to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

a person who writes a regular article for a newspaper or magazine

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a person who writes a regular article for a newspaper or magazine

The columnist writes about politics every week

the state of not drinking alcohol

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the state of not drinking alcohol

He is proud of his sobriety

the condition of not drinking alcohol

He has maintained his sobriety for five years

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

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to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

very unpleasant or bad for other people

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very unpleasant or bad for other people

He is in a toxic relationship

containing a substance that can harm or kill

Some mushrooms are toxic

the ability to identify a person by their face

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the ability to identify a person by their face

My phone uses facial recognition to unlock

technology that identifies people by their faces

My phone uses facial recognition

a system that identifies people by their faces

Facial recognition is used for security

a state of being fully focused and enjoying an activity

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a state of being fully focused and enjoying an activity

She was in a state of flow while painting

to move steadily and smoothly

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to move steadily and smoothly

The river flows into the sea

the blood that comes out of a woman's body during her period

She experienced a heavy flow

to not have something that is needed

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to not have something that is needed

We lack the money to buy a car

the state of not having something

There is a lack of water

not having enough of something

There is a lack of food

not sick or ill

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not sick or ill

She is a healthy person

beneficial or positive

A healthy profit is good

in a way that is better for your body

Eating fruit is a healthy choice

not strong and well in body

He looks not healthy

left to be done or completed

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left to be done or completed

There are two weeks to go before the exam

to move from one place to another

I go to school every day

intended to be taken away from a shop or restaurant

Two coffees to go please

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

coming before all others in time or order

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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

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

very good or surprising in a good way

In scene

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

a word or phrase repeated to aid concentration in meditation

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a word or phrase repeated to aid concentration in meditation

He repeated his mantra silently

a statement you repeat to yourself to stay motivated or focused

She repeats her mantra every morning

a particular situation or example

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a particular situation or example

This is a special case

a box or bag for storing or carrying things

He put the phone in its case

a matter that is decided in a court of law

The police are working on the case

at this moment

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at this moment

I am currently at home

to move something to a higher position

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to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

the permanent end of life

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the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

to move into a room or building

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to move into a room or building

Please come in

to be sold or found in a particular form

This dress comes in red

to have a part or role in a situation

Where does the expert come in

to finish in a particular position in a competition

She came in second in the race

to arrive or finish in a position

She came in first in the race

to be useful in a situation

This tool will come in handy later

to become involved in a situation

They asked me to come in on the project

to begin to have an effect or become active

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to begin to have an effect or become active

The medicine will kick in soon

to force something open by kicking it

The police kicked in the door

to give money or help

We all kicked in ten dollars

to start having an effect

The medicine will kick in soon

the moment when something begins to take effect

The medicine started to kick in

to use an opportunity to achieve the best possible result

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to use an opportunity to achieve the best possible result

You only have one chance so make it count

to see or experience things that are not real

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to see or experience things that are not real

He started to trip after taking the pill

a travel from one place to another

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a travel from one place to another

Have a nice trip

to lose your balance and almost fall

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to lose your balance and almost fall

I tripped over a rock

to cause a device to turn on or start working

The sensor tripped the alarm

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

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the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

a person who helps another

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a person who helps another

She is my assistant

a situation where you feel relaxed and do not have to deal with anything new or difficult

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a situation where you feel relaxed and do not have to deal with anything new or difficult

You need to step out of your comfort zone to grow

used to introduce the first point in a list

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used to introduce the first point in a list

First off I want to thank you

as the first point

First off we need to plan the event

to make someone feel unable to understand something

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to make someone feel unable to understand something

These directions confuse me

to make someone think something wrong

The false information confused the witnesses

to mistake one person or thing for another

I often confuse the twins

difficult to understand

The complicated instructions confused the students

words of praise for a success

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words of praise for a success

Congratulations on your new job

the period from noon to evening

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the period from noon to evening

I have a meeting in the afternoon

the time between noon and evening

We have a meeting in the afternoon

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

a plan or formal offer

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a plan or formal offer

He made a business proposal

to become calm and less tense

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to become calm and less tense

I need to relax after a long day

to make a rule or requirement less strict

The school decided to relax the rules

to make someone feel calm and less tense

Music helps me relax

to become calm or less active

I want to relax on the weekend

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

something that can be done or is true

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something that can be done or is true

It is possible to finish the work today

a person who might be chosen for something

She is a possible for the role

the air taken into the lungs

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the air taken into the lungs

Take a deep breath

to urge someone to do something

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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

going far down from the surface or having great depth

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going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

for the reason that

In scene

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a time

In scene

from a time

I have lived here since 2010

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

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