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You — Season 3 Episode 8

Words & meanings

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to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to hand something to someone

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to hand something to someone

He gave me his book

to make something happen to someone

The noise gave me a headache

to say something to someone

Please give me your answer

difficult to understand or deal with

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difficult to understand or deal with

This machine is very complicated

hard to understand or deal with

Their relationship is complicated

hard to understand or deal with

This math problem is too complicated

hard to understand or deal with

This math problem is very complicated

to start and become established

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to start and become established

Winter has set in

to become difficult to change

Cold weather has set in

to be placed firmly into something

The gemstone is set in gold

fresh fruits and vegetables

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fresh fruits and vegetables

They sell local produce in this shop

to make or grow something

The factory produces cars

to give something to someone when they ask for it

Please produce your ticket

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

the process of getting better after an illness or injury

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the process of getting better after an illness or injury

He made a full recovery

the process of getting better after a difficult situation

His recovery was very quick

the process of getting something back

The team focused on the recovery of the lost data

a story ending where everyone is happy

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a story ending where everyone is happy

They lived happily ever after

for all the time that follows

They lived happily ever after

a perfect and happy final situation

Everyone wants a happily ever after

to have the opposite result of what was intended

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to have the opposite result of what was intended

The plan backfired

to make a sudden loud explosive sound from a vehicle's engine

The old car began to backfire

the state of things as they really are

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the state of things as they really are

He returned to reality

a thing that is true or real

This is a harsh reality

used to emphasize a large amount of something (informal)

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used to emphasize a large amount of something (informal)

You scared the shit out of me

an expression of surprise or pleasure

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an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

a part or division of something

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a part or division of something

This section is very long

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

a type of fungus, often used as food or for other effects

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a type of fungus, often used as food or for other effects

He picked some shrooms

a problem that delays progress or success

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a problem that delays progress or success

The project suffered a minor setback

something that delays progress

The project suffered a minor setback

not soft or liquid

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not soft or liquid

Ice is solid

of a high or acceptable quality

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of a high or acceptable quality

He has a solid chance to win

happening without stopping

We worked for three solid hours

a helpful act for someone

Can you do me a solid?

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

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

not having added salt, spices, or flavorings

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not having added salt, spices, or flavorings

The chef served unseasoned meat

to do someone's job for a time

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to do someone's job for a time

I will fill in for her tomorrow

to do someone's job or task when they are not there

I will fill in for her while she is on vacation

very good

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very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

an informal expression used to praise someone for doing something well

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an informal expression used to praise someone for doing something well

Thattaboy you solved the problem perfectly

to rub a part of the body with your fingernails to relieve an itch

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to rub a part of the body with your fingernails to relieve an itch

Do not scratch your arm

the starting point

We started the project from scratch

a small cut or mark on a surface

There is a scratch on my car

cash or currency

He needs some scratch to buy a new car

to cancel or delete something

Please scratch that name from the list

having a very high level of ability in a sport

He is a scratch golfer

a shallow mark or injury on the skin

I have a scratch on my arm

the very beginning of something

We started from scratch

the very beginning, with no help or preparation

He built the house from scratch

a police officer who acts harshly in a good cop, bad cop scenario

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a police officer who acts harshly in a good cop, bad cop scenario

He played the bad cop during the interrogation

a strategy where one person acts harshly to get information

The investigator played the bad cop

including everything

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including everything

It was a total failure

in a complete way

I totally agree with you

to damage a vehicle so badly it cannot be repaired

He totaled his car

the whole amount or number

The total is fifty

a person in the last stage of a competition

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a person in the last stage of a competition

He is a finalist in the contest

a strong need to do or have something

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a strong need to do or have something

Smoking is a dangerous addiction

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

from a time

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from a time

I have lived here since 2010

for the reason that

Since it is raining we stayed home

from a point in the past until now

I have been here since morning

the food eaten at a particular time of day

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the food eaten at a particular time of day

Breakfast is the first meal of the day

an occasion when you eat food

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an occasion when you eat food

We had a nice meal

relaxed and pleasant

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relaxed and pleasant

This sofa is very comfy

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

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

treatment for a mental or physical condition

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treatment for a mental or physical condition

She goes to therapy once a week

a treatment to help someone get better from an illness or injury

She is starting physical therapy today

to speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

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a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

His anger was obvious

to cause someone to feel anger

Don't anger the boss

a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

He could not hide his anger

as a result of the fact that

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as a result of the fact that

Now that you are here, we can start

used to explain that something is true because of a new situation

Now that you are here we can start

a category or class of things

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a category or class of things

What type of music do you like

to not continue an action

He is a weird type of person

to write using a keyboard

I am typing an email

to perform a medical test

The doctor typed his blood

to make yourself or something ready

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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 give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

not sleeping

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not sleeping

She is awake

to stop sleeping and become aware

He will awake at sunrise

to stop sleeping

I awake early every day

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

That new movie was kick ass

to win against someone in a competition or fight

We are going to kick ass in the match

to be very good or to defeat someone

Our team is going to kick ass tonight

to cause problems for someone or something

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to cause problems for someone or something

Don't fuck with me

to tease or annoy someone

Please stop fucking with my phone

to annoy or challenge someone

You really should not fuck with that gang

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

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

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

I have a secret plan

to be sent or delivered

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to be sent or delivered

The invitations went out yesterday

to stop functioning or shining

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to stop functioning or shining

The lights suddenly went out

to leave a place

It is time to go out

to leave home to spend time with others

I want to go out tonight

to exit a place

I want to go out tonight

to go somewhere away from home for social reasons

We will go out for dinner tonight

a response to a question

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a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

to say something to someone

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to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

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to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

every single thing or all things

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every single thing or all things

He lost everything

every single thing

Everything is ready

a set of actions done in a fixed way

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a set of actions done in a fixed way

They performed a traditional ritual

showing good judgment

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showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

to feel unable to cope because of too much

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to feel unable to cope because of too much

I am overwhelmed by work

happening many times in a similar way

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happening many times in a similar way

The police caught the serial thief

a set of things arranged one after another in a fixed order

Check the serial number on the device

to strike something with force

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to strike something with force

He packs a hard punch

to have a weapon with you

He used to pack a gun

a small bag or box for holding things

I bought a pack of gum

to fill a place with a large number of people

The fans packed the stadium

to put things into a container

Pack the boxes

a number of people or things together

A pack of dogs

to leave a place in a hurry

We should pack and leave soon

to put things into a bag or box for a trip

Have you packed your suitcase yet

to put things into a bag or box for travel or storage

I need to pack my bag

to put your belongings into a bag or suitcase for a trip

I need to pack my bag for the trip

a person who thinks and acts freely, not following social rules

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a person who thinks and acts freely, not following social rules

She is a free spirit who loves traveling

a person who lives freely and does not follow rules

She is a true free spirit who travels the world alone

the time by which something must be finished

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the time by which something must be finished

I have to finish this report before the deadline

a final date or time by which something must be done

The deadline is tomorrow

the time by which something must be finished

The deadline is tomorrow

to need to pay or give something to someone

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to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you ten dollars

caused by or happening because of something

He owes his success to hard work

to need to pay or give something to someone

I owe you five dollars

to make something work again

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to make something work again

Can you fix my bike?

to make something stay in a certain place

Please fix the shelf to the wall

a difficult or unpleasant situation

They are in a real fix

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

They tried to fix the election

moving at a low speed

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moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

happening at a low rate or with little activity

Business was slow today

to make something move less quickly

You must slow down

moving at a low speed

The train is very slow

a smaller amount or number

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a smaller amount or number

I want less water

to ask God to protect or help

May God bless you

too many to count

The stars are endless

not having something

She is fearless

to create a picture in your mind

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to create a picture in your mind

Just imagine a world without war

to form a picture in your mind

Imagine a beautiful beach

to form a mental image of something

Imagine you are on a beach

a small religious group with unusual beliefs

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a small religious group with unusual beliefs

He joined a strange cult

the use of physical force to hurt someone

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the use of physical force to hurt someone

Violence is never the answer

having only one partner

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having only one partner

They are in a monogamous relationship

happening fast or without warning

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happening fast or without warning

The rain started suddenly

in an unexpected way

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in an unexpected way

Suddenly, it started to rain

having the effect that was wanted

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having the effect that was wanted

He is a successful student

having a good result

She is a successful doctor

achieving the result you wanted

He is a successful student

to be brave enough to do something

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to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

a powerful machine that provides data to other computers

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a powerful machine that provides data to other computers

The server is down

a person who brings food and drinks to customers in a restaurant

The server brought us the menu

many times or often

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many times or often

He travels a lot

a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

I miss you a lot

to intend to do something

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to intend to do something

I plan on going to the party

to have an intention to do something or to expect that something will happen

I plan on studying tonight

to depend on someone to do something

I plan on my friend to be there

the last part of a show or event

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the last part of a show or event

The show ended with a grand finale

to be devoted to a cause or promise

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to be devoted to a cause or promise

I cannot commit to this project

to do or perform an action

He committed a serious crime

to intentionally end one's own life

He decided to commit suicide

to capture moving images with a camera

They committed the event to film

to make someone feel very tired

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to make someone feel very tired

Walking all day will tire you

the rubber part of a wheel that touches the road

The car needs a new tire

to place something in a fixed position

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to place something in a fixed position

We plant seeds in spring

a place where an industrial or technical process happens

He works at a power plant

a living thing that grows, usually in soil

I bought a new plant

to put something in a place secretly or illegally

The criminal planted evidence

not included in an activity or group

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not included in an activity or group

You are out of this game

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to have a need for something

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to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

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

one of two born at the same time

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one of two born at the same time

They are twins

one of two children born at the same time

I have a twin brother

a person who works with another in a business or activity

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a person who works with another in a business or activity

He is my business partner

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

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a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

She lives with her partner

a person you do something with

She is my business partner

a person you work or play with

I have a new dance partner

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