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You — Season 5 Episode 2

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to think that something is true

In scene

to think that something is true

I believe you

to the greatest possible extent

In scene

to the greatest possible extent

He has full control

containing all parts; entire

Please write your full name

containing as much as possible

The glass is full of water

having eaten enough food

I am full after that meal

to start being part of a situation or activity

In scene

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

In scene

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

to take place and affect someone

In scene

to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

a group of people who spend time together

In scene

a group of people who spend time together

Local gangs are dangerous

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

to ask someone many questions

In scene

to ask someone many questions

The police interrogated the suspect

a person's father or mother

In scene

a person's father or mother

I love my parents

a company that owns another company

The parent company owns several smaller businesses

to care for and bring up a child

They are parenting their children with love

a person's father or mother

My parent is very kind

to successfully go from one side to the other

In scene

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

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 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

to notice or understand something

In scene

to notice or understand something

She picked up on his nervousness

to make something weaker or less effective

In scene

to make something weaker or less effective

This mistake could compromise the security

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

that is enough; no more

In scene

that is enough; no more

That is enough

as much as needed

In scene

as much as needed

This is enough for me

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

the real facts about something

In scene

the real facts about something

Tell me the truth

a person in a story, movie, or game

In scene

a person in a story, movie, or game

He is my favorite character

the set of qualities that make a person who they are

He has a strong character

a written mark or letter used in a writing system

This password requires eight characters

a particular person, especially one who is unusual or noteworthy

That old man is a real character

to break something so it cannot be used again

In scene

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to do things that harm your own success or progress

In scene

to do things that harm your own success or progress

He is engaging in self sabotage

a change caused by something

In scene

a change caused by something

The medicine had a good effect

the intended result or gist

He said something to that effect

an item that belongs to someone

He gathered his personal effects

to understand something after thinking

In scene

to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

to tell someone about possible danger

In scene

to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

possibly or maybe

In scene

possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

to remove an amount from taxable income

You can write off business expenses

to decide that something is not important or worth considering

Do not write off this opportunity yet

an expense that can be subtracted from taxable income

They recorded the equipment as a write-off

to treat someone in a harsh or aggressive way

In scene

to treat someone in a harsh or aggressive way

They decided to stick it to the boss

to treat someone badly or oppose them strongly

We decided to stick it to them

the floor above the ground floor

In scene

the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

a sharp blade used for cutting things

In scene

a sharp blade used for cutting things

He sharpened his knife before cutting the rope

a tool with a sharp edge for cutting

I use a knife to cut bread

to attack someone with a knife

He was afraid that someone would knife him

a sharp blade used for cutting

Use a knife to cut the apple

almost certainly; very likely

In scene

almost certainly; very likely

It will probably rain today

a popular online battle royale game

In scene

a popular online battle royale game

My brother plays Fortnite every day

to make someone seem less respected

In scene

to make someone seem less respected

I didn't want to demean him

a serious bacterial infection that causes muscle stiffness

In scene

a serious bacterial infection that causes muscle stiffness

He got a tetanus shot

sensible or not extreme

In scene

sensible or not extreme

The price is reasonable

to say something not serious

In scene

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

to begin to be something

In scene

to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

not right or not working properly

In scene

not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to learn or be told something

In scene

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

In scene

to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

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

after a long time or delay

In scene

after a long time or delay

He finally finished the project

after a long time or effort

I finally finished my homework

after a long time or at last

He finally arrived home

to bring something to an end

Finally we will look at the budget

to say sorry for something you did wrong

In scene

to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

to express regret for a mistake

In scene

to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

a quantity of something

In scene

a quantity of something

How much is this

to a large degree

I like it very much

still there after others have gone

Not much is left

to a small degree; slightly

It did not help much

a statement saying you are sorry

In scene

a statement saying you are sorry

Please accept my apology

an expression of regret for a mistake

I owe you an apology

words that say you are sorry

She accepted his apology

different from what is normal or usual

In scene

different from what is normal or usual

Today is a special day

a product or service that is not usual or is temporarily available

The lunch special is very cheap

something that gives pleasure

Getting ice cream was a special treat

different from what is usual

Today is a very special day

a set of printed pages bound together for reading

In scene

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

a physical or verbal struggle between people

In scene

a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

satisfactory or acceptable in quality

In scene

satisfactory or acceptable in quality

He found a decent job

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

In scene

to influence someone in a clever or dishonest way

He tried to manipulate her decision

to control someone or something

He tried to manipulate her

to handle or control something skillfully

She manipulated the conversation

to change or control something in a skillful way

He manipulated the data to show the results

to give information to someone by speaking

In scene

to give information to someone by speaking

She is telling the truth

a statement about what will happen in the future

In scene

a statement about what will happen in the future

The fortune telling was accurate

to describe events in words

She is telling a story

to say something to someone

She is telling a story

to stop supporting or caring about someone

In scene

to stop supporting or caring about someone

You should not back on your friends

to have an effect on someone's reputation or situation

This decision will back on your reputation

happening again after being stopped

The heating is back on

working again after a stop

The electricity is back on now

having no mistakes or defects

In scene

having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

used to tell someone to be quiet

In scene

used to tell someone to be quiet

Shh, be quiet

a sound used to tell someone to be silent

Shh the movie has started

a sound used to tell someone to be quiet

He made a shh sound

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

happening too soon

In scene

happening too soon

His untimely death shocked everyone

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

In scene

to cause liquid to fall accidentally

Don't spill the milk

a liquid that has been accidentally spilled

There is a spill on the carpet

to tell a secret or private information

Spill the secret

to cause blood to flow out

They tried to avoid spilling blood

to go again to a place or topic

In scene

to go again to a place or topic

I went back to the office

return to

Let's get back to work

containing a lot of something

In scene

containing a lot of something

The room is full of people

to stay in one place until something happens

In scene

to stay in one place until something happens

Please wait for me

to stop for a short time

In scene

to stop for a short time

Please wait a moment

to feel excited for something to happen

I can't wait for summer

to do things for someone to help them

The server waits on the guests

to stay until later

Please wait for me

to stay in a place until something happens

In scene

to stay in a place until something happens

I am waiting for the bus

to stay in a place or delay an action until someone arrives or something happens

I wait for the bus

to feel excited for something to happen

I am waiting for my vacation

to reduce the size or amount of something

In scene

to reduce the size or amount of something

We should minimize the amount of waste

to make something as small as possible

We need to minimize the risks

to say something loudly to get attention

In scene

to say something loudly to get attention

Did you ring for me

happening after a particular time

In scene

happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

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

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

feeling fear

In scene

feeling fear

He was scared of the dark

feeling fear or worry

She is scared of dogs

feeling fear

I am scared of spiders

to give something to someone in return for money

In scene

to give something to someone in return for money

I will sell my old phone

to reveal someone's secrets for personal gain

He sold his partner to the police

to make someone believe or agree

He sold me on the new plan

a thought or plan in your mind

He tried to sell his new plan to the team

to be persuaded to agree or believe something

He was sold on the idea

not anything at all

She has nothing left to sell

to give something in exchange for money

They sell fresh vegetables

to give something for money

They sell fresh bread here

useful and easy to use

In scene

useful and easy to use

This app is very convenient

despite that; nevertheless

In scene

despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

relating to medical treatment or practice

In scene

relating to medical treatment or practice

This is a clinical study

to ask for something, especially by phone

In scene

to ask for something, especially by phone

I will call for a taxi

to go to a place to pick someone or something up

I will call for you at eight

to say that something is needed or required

The situation calls for quick action

to say that something will happen

The forecast calls for rain

to need something

This situation calls for patience

impossible to change or break

In scene

impossible to change or break

They have an ironclad agreement

to speak with someone

In scene

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to speak words

I need to talk to my teacher

to speak with someone

I need to talk to you

to have a conversation with someone

We should talk to our neighbors

a place to live that is part of a larger building

In scene

a place to live that is part of a larger building

I live in a small apartment

a set of rooms to live in

Your apartment is very beautiful

a place to live that is part of a larger building

She lives in a small apartment

a long metal blade used for fighting

In scene

a long metal blade used for fighting

The knight has a sword

to join others to oppose or criticize someone

In scene

to join others to oppose or criticize someone

They all ganged up on him

to join together to oppose or attack someone

They all ganged up on him

to change your mind and agree with something you previously opposed

In scene

to change your mind and agree with something you previously opposed

He finally came around to my way of thinking

to happen or take place

The birthday comes around every year

to wake up or become conscious again after being unconscious

She came around after the doctor helped her

to go to someone's home for a short visit

Please come around for coffee later

the inside part of the body where food is digested

In scene

the inside part of the body where food is digested

The gut is important

to cause someone deep emotional pain

The news of his departure really gutted her

of high quality or very nice

That is a gut idea

to act as if something is true when it is not

In scene

to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

to write or name the letters of a word

In scene

to write or name the letters of a word

How do you spell your name

words or actions that have magic power

The witch cast a spell

to indicate that something, usually bad, will occur

This spells disaster

a short period of time

I worked there for a short spell

to go from one place to another

In scene

to go from one place to another

Please move your car

an action or step taken

It was a smart move

to cause someone to feel strong feelings

Her story really moved me

to be sold fast, usually at a low price

These cheap goods move very fast

to change position or go to a new place

We will move to a new house

to change one's place of living

We will move to a new house next month

the flesh of animals used as food

In scene

the flesh of animals used as food

We eat meat for dinner

the most important or suitable thing for someone

This is the meat of the story

a slang term for a new or inexperienced person

The manager warned the fresh meat about the rules

a slang term for the female reproductive organ

They used that word in a vulgar way

to try to find out information about something

In scene

to try to find out information about something

We need to dig into the facts

to examine or investigate something deeply

We need to dig into the facts

separated into parts

In scene

separated into parts

The clock fell apart

into pieces or parts

In scene

into pieces or parts

The machine fell apart

not together

They live apart

in a way that is not together

They live apart from each other

a metal device that makes a ringing sound

In scene

a metal device that makes a ringing sound

The school bell rang

to leave a place or start a journey

In scene

to leave a place or start a journey

I will get off the bus at the next stop

to avoid being punished for something

He got off with a fine

to stop doing something

Get off my back

to finish a phone conversation

I need to get off the phone now

to stop touching something or to leave a place

Please get off the bus

to stop bothering someone

Get off him now

to leave or move away from something or someone

I need to get off the bus

something that is true or real

In scene

something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

This is a known fact

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