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Hello.
Hello.
Hello
Hi. How are you doing?
Hi. How are you doing?
Hi
How
are
you
doing
I'm good.
I'm good.
I'm
good
How are you?
How are you?
How
are
you
Good.
Good.
Good
Good.
Good.
Good
Louis.
Louis.
Louis
Louis Theroux.
Louis Theroux.
Louis
Theroux
You know the phrase.
You know the phrase.
You
know
the
phrase
“You should never meet your heroes”?
“You should never meet your heroes”
?
“You
should
never
meet
your
heroes”
Yes, I do.
Yes, I do.
Yes
I
do
Just wondering, like, how do you...
Just wondering
Just wondering
X
, like, how do you...
Just
wondering
like
how
do
you
how do you feel?
how do you feel
?
how
do
you
feel
It’s nice to be here.
It’s nice to be here.
It’s
nice
to
be
here
I've been... I haven't seen all of your output,
I've been... I haven't seen all of your
output
output
X
,
I've
been
I
haven't
seen
all
of
your
output
but I've seen one of them.
but I've seen one of them.
but
I've
seen
one
of
them
And I liked it.
And I liked it.
And
I
liked
it
With Ed Sheeran.
With
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
X
.
With
Ed
Sheeran
He’s got a great voice.
He’s got a great voice.
He’s
got
a
great
voice
He puts out a lot of music.
He
puts out
puts out
X
a lot of music.
He
puts
out
a
lot
of
music
He does. Too much would you say?
He does. Too much would you say?
He
does
Too
much
would
you
say
It feels a bit harsh, doesn't it?
It feels a bit
harsh
harsh
X
, doesn't it?
It
feels
a
bit
harsh
doesn't
it
I mean, maybe.
I mean, maybe.
I
mean
maybe
I'd like to hear what Ed Sheeran sounded like
I'd like to hear what
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
X
sounded like
I'd
like
to
hear
what
Ed
Sheeran
sounded
like
if he put out less music.
if he put out less music.
if
he
put
out
less
music
Oh, nuggets. Chicken nuggets.
Oh, nuggets.
Chicken nuggets
Chicken nuggets
X
.
Oh
nuggets
Chicken
nuggets
It's not quite what I was hoping for.
It's not quite what I was hoping for
It's not quite what I was hoping for
X
.
It's
not
quite
what
I
was
hoping
for
What do you? What would you want?
What do you? What would you want?
What
do
you
What
would
you
want
Well, I mean, I'm looking at the menu.
Well, I mean, I'm looking at the menu.
Well
I
mean
I'm
looking
at
the
menu
Like... maybe five grilled thighs with two rice.
Like... maybe five
grilled thighs
grilled thighs
X
with two rice.
Like
maybe
five
grilled
thighs
with
two
rice
No.
No.
No
So are you single at the moment?
So
are you single at the moment
are you single at the moment
X
?
So
are
you
single
at
the
moment
How did you know?
How did you know?
How
did
you
know
I suppose you wouldn't be on a date otherwise.
I
suppose
suppose
X
you wouldn't be on a date
otherwise
otherwise
X
.
I
suppose
you
wouldn't
be
on
a
date
otherwise
Do I give off like single energy?
Do I
give off
give off
X
like
single energy
single energy
X
?
Do
I
give
off
like
single
energy
No.
No.
No
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
I don't even know what that would be.
I don't even know what that would be.
I
don't
even
know
what
that
would
be
Just fun.
Just fun.
Just
fun
Available energy.
Available
Available
X
energy.
Available
energy
Too much eye contact.
Too much
eye contact
eye contact
X
.
Too
much
eye
contact
Can you do an American accent?
Can you do an American accent?
Can
you
do
an
American
accent
I sure can.
I sure can.
I
sure
can
Can you?
Can you?
Can
you
Oh, yes, I can.
Oh, yes, I can.
Oh
yes
I
can
I'll drink to that.
I'll drink to that.
I'll
drink
to
that
Woo.
Woo
Woo
X
.
Woo
Got some hooch?
Got some
hooch
hooch
X
?
Got
some
hooch
And I got a honky tonk woman right here with me.
And I got a
honky tonk woman
honky tonk woman
X
right here with me.
And
I
got
a
honky
tonk
woman
right
here
with
me
Is that an insult?
Is that an
insult
insult
X
?
Is
that
an
insult
Kind of.
Kind of
Kind of
X
.
Kind
of
Did we not get any dip in?
Did we not get any
dip
dip
X
in?
Did
we
not
get
any
dip
in
Oh yeah, sorry. You’re very demanding.
Oh yeah, sorry. You’re very
demanding
demanding
X
.
Oh
yeah
sorry
You’re
very
demanding
Right that... that counts as demanding?
Right that... that counts as
demanding
demanding
X
?
Right
that
that
counts
as
demanding
Sorry, this ketchup bottle is very interesting.
Sorry, this ketchup bottle is very interesting.
Sorry
this
ketchup
bottle
is
very
interesting
Quite big.
Quite big.
Quite
big
It's quite big, yeah.
It's quite big, yeah.
It's
quite
big
yeah
It’s very big.
It’s very big.
It’s
very
big
I was going to say,
I was going to say,
I
was
going
to
say
I like my sauces,
I like my sauces,
I
like
my
sauces
like I like my women...
like I like my women...
like
I
like
my
women
Big?
Big?
Big
Spicy.
Spicy
Spicy
X
.
Spicy
Oh, okay.
Oh, okay.
Oh
okay
And big.
And big.
And
big
Do you like music?
Do you like music?
Do
you
like
music
I love music.
I love music
I love music
X
.
I
love
music
Gosh, did I just say that?
Gosh
Gosh
X
, did I just say that?
Gosh
did
I
just
say
that
You love music.
You love music.
You
love
music
Is this date going well?
Is this date
going well
going well
X
?
Is
this
date
going
well
Yes.
Yes.
Yes
I do like music a lot.
I do like music a lot.
I
do
like
music
a
lot
I love all kinds of music,
I love all kinds of music,
I
love
all
kinds
of
music
um... as long as it's groovy.
um... as long as it's
groovy
groovy
X
.
um
as
long
as
it's
groovy
Okay. But I know you can rap.
Okay. But I know you can rap.
Okay
But
I
know
you
can
rap
That's nice of you to say.
That's nice of you to say.
That's
nice
of
you
to
say
Well, I mean, I know you have rapped.
Well, I mean, I know you have rapped.
Well
I
mean
I
know
you
have
rapped
Sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry
I have rapped in a programme I did,
I have rapped in a programme I did,
I
have
rapped
in
a
programme
I
did
a Weird Weekends episode about rap.
a Weird Weekends episode about rap.
a
Weird
Weekends
episode
about
rap
Can you remember any of the rap that you did?
Can you remember any of the rap that you did?
Can
you
remember
any
of
the
rap
that
you
did
My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds.
My money don't
jiggle
jiggle
X
jiggle
jiggle
X
,
it folds
it folds
X
.
My
money
don't
jiggle
jiggle
it
folds
I’d like to see you wiggle, wiggle, for sure.
I’d like to see you
wiggle
wiggle
X
,
wiggle
wiggle
X
, for sure.
I’d
like
to
see
you
wiggle
wiggle
for
sure
It makes me want to dribble, dribble,
It makes me want to
dribble
dribble
X
,
dribble
dribble
X
,
It
makes
me
want
to
dribble
dribble
you know,
you know,
you
know
riding in my fiat,
riding in my
fiat
fiat
X
,
riding
in
my
fiat
you really have to see it.
you really have to see it.
you
really
have
to
see
it
Six feet two in a compact, no slack.
Six feet two in a compact,
no slack
no slack
X
.
Six
feet
two
in
a
compact
no
slack
But luckily, the seats go back,
But luckily, the seats go back,
But
luckily
the
seats
go
back
I got a knack to relax in my mind,
I got
a knack
a knack
X
to relax in my mind,
I
got
a
knack
to
relax
in
my
mind
I’m sipping some red, red wine.
I’m
sipping
sipping
X
some red,
red wine
red wine
X
.
I’m
sipping
some
red
red
wine
Nice.
Nice.
Nice
If your friends were to give you an award,
If your friends were to give you an award,
If
your
friends
were
to
give
you
an
award
what would the award be for?
what would the award be for?
what
would
the
award
be
for
That's a good question.
That's a good question.
That's
a
good
question
And it couldn't be like
And it couldn't be like
And
it
couldn't
be
like
They might give me an award for...
They might give me an award for...
They
might
give
me
an
award
for
Yeah, bringing the best vegetarian lasagne
Yeah, bringing the best
vegetarian lasagne
Yeah
bringing
the
best
vegetarian
lasagne
or bringing the best... um... melanzane parmigiana
or bringing the best... um...
melanzane parmigiana
or
bringing
the
best
um
melanzane
parmigiana
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
Do you like chips?
Do you like chips?
Do
you
like
chips
I do.
I do.
I
do
Do you like small talk?
Do you like
small talk
small talk
X
?
Do
you
like
small
talk
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah
Are you good at it?
Are you good at it?
Are
you
good
at
it
Do you prefer asking “why” or “how”?
Do you prefer asking “why” or “how”?
Do
you
prefer
asking
“why”
or
“how”
That's actually a pretty good question
That's actually a pretty good question
That's
actually
a
pretty
good
question
and the answer is ... um ... “Why?”.
and the answer is ... um ... “Why?”.
and
the
answer
is
um
“Why”
Because “how?” is is like a practical question.
Because “how?” is is like a practical question.
Because
“how”
is
is
like
a
practical
question
But “why?” is a question about motivation.
But “why?” is a question about motivation.
But
“why”
is
a
question
about
motivation
Mmm. It's like the question,
Mmm. It's like the question,
Mmm
It's
like
the
question
“how did you kill that person?”
“how did you kill that person?”
“how
did
you
kill
that
person”
“Well, I strangled him.”
“Well, I
strangled
strangled
X
him.”
“Well
I
strangled
him”
Fine.
Fine.
Fine
Sort of interesting.
Sort of interesting.
Sort
of
interesting
But, “why did you kill him?”
But, “why did you kill him?”
But
“why
did
you
kill
him”
That's going to take you somewhere,
That's going to take you somewhere,
That's
going
to
take
you
somewhere
I'd say more interesting.
I'd say more interesting.
I'd
say
more
interesting
How many murderers have you met?
How many murderers have you met?
How
many
murderers
have
you
met
Well, I don't know, because
Well, I don't know, because
Well
I
don't
know
because
people don't always tell you.
people don't always tell you.
people
don't
always
tell
you
Oh.
Oh.
Oh
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
Who’s the most evil person you've met?
Who’s the most evil person you've met?
Who’s
the
most
evil
person
you've
met
Well, I could give you a real answer to that.
Well, I could give you a real answer to that.
Well
I
could
give
you
a
real
answer
to
that
But it might change the mood.
But it might
change the mood
change the mood
X
.
But
it
might
change
the
mood
How would you feel about someone making a documentary about you?
How would you feel about someone making a
documentary
documentary
X
about you?
How
would
you
feel
about
someone
making
a
documentary
about
you
I would be...
I would be...
I
would
be
I'd have to think about it carefully, right?
I'd have to think about it carefully, right?
I'd
have
to
think
about
it
carefully
right
I wouldn't rule it out.
I wouldn't
rule it out
rule it out
X
.
I
wouldn't
rule
it
out
Would it be hypocritical?
Would it be
hypocritical
hypocritical
X
?
Would
it
be
hypocritical
I sometimes feel like if I said “no”, it's like, “what?"
I sometimes feel like if I said “no”, it's like, “what?"
I
sometimes
feel
like
if
I
said
“no”
it's
like
“what
"You can dish it out, but you can't take it?”
"
You can dish it out, but you can't take it
?”
You
can
dish
it
out
but
you
can't
take
it”
That's what I thought.
That's what I thought.
That's
what
I
thought
It's a “not right now”.
It's a “not right now”.
It's
a
“not
right
now”
Maybe when you've passed away.
Maybe when you've
passed away
passed away
X
.
Maybe
when
you've
passed
away
Maybe.
Maybe.
Maybe
Is that gonna happen soon?
Is that gonna happen soon?
Is
that
gonna
happen
soon
There will be.
There will be.
There
will
be
No, it wouldn’t be happening soon.
No, it wouldn’t be happening soon.
No
it
wouldn’t
be
happening
soon
Don’t worry.
Don’t worry.
Don’t
worry
Is that a threat?
Is that a
threat
threat
X
?
Is
that
a
threat
You know, um, that question where people say
You know, um, that question where people say
You
know
um
that
question
where
people
say
“if you could have five people around for dinner,
“if you could have five people around for dinner,
“if
you
could
have
five
people
around
for
dinner
dead or alive”,
dead or alive”,
dead
or
alive”
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah
People choose you a lot of the time.
People choose you a lot of the time.
People
choose
you
a
lot
of
the
time
But do you want to go?
But do you want to go?
But
do
you
want
to
go
And do they choose me dead or alive?
And do they choose me dead or alive?
And
do
they
choose
me
dead
or
alive
What do you do if you mind goes blank in an interview?
What do you do if you
mind goes blank
in an interview?
What
do
you
do
if
you
mind
goes
blank
in
an
interview
Am I giving you professional tips?
Am I giving you professional tips?
Am
I
giving
you
professional
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θrɛt
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θrɛt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________t________a________t________e________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________e________s________ ________a________n________ ________i________n________t________e________n________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________r________m________ ________o________r________ ________p________u________n________i________s________h________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________.________
ˈɡəʊɪŋ wɛl
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ˈɡoʊɪŋ wɛl
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________P________r________o________g________r________e________s________s________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________c________e________e________d________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________a________t________i________s________f________a________c________t________o________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________v________e________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________.________
/pæst əˈweɪ/
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/pæst əˈweɪ/
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________(________v________e________r________b________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________d________i________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________o________ ________p________a________s________s________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________l________i________f________e________;________ ________t________o________ ________c________e________a________s________e________ ________t________o________ ________e________x________i________s________t________.________
ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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________(________p________r________o________p________e________r________ ________n________o________u________n________)________ ________E________d________ ________S________h________e________e________r________a________n________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________B________r________i________t________i________s________h________ ________s________i________n________g________e________r________-________s________o________n________g________w________r________i________t________e________r________ ________a________n________d________ ________m________u________s________i________c________i________a________n________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________S________m________a________l________l________ ________p________i________e________c________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________c________h________i________c________k________e________n________ ________m________e________a________t________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________b________r________e________a________d________e________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________r________i________e________d________.________
Teacher says
vegetarian lasagne
ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛriən ləˈzɑn.jeɪ
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Definition
(noun) A type of lasagne that is made without meat, typically using vegetables, cheese, and pasta.
Example
I would like to order a vegetarian lasagne, please.
Teacher says
ˈstraŋɡld
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ˈstræŋɡ(ə)ld
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________k________i________l________l________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________b________y________ ________s________q________u________e________e________z________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________t________h________r________o________a________t________ ________t________i________g________h________t________l________y________.________
Teacher says
ˈɡruːvi
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ˈɡruvi
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________o________o________l________,________ ________f________a________s________h________i________o________n________a________b________l________e________,________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________y________l________i________s________h________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is an antiquated word. Louis is being ironic when using this word and trying to make a joke that he is not very modern or up-to-date with his fashion or music knowledge.
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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ˈsmɔlˌtɔk
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________p________o________l________i________t________e________ ________c________o________n________v________e________r________s________a________t________i________o________n________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________u________n________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________c________o________n________t________r________o________v________e________r________s________i________a________l________ ________t________o________p________i________c________s________
“You should never meet your heroes”
yoo shood nev-er meet yor hee-rohz
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Definition
(phrase) This phrase means that it is often disappointing or disillusioning to meet someone you admire or look up to.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
It's not clear who said this famous quote first but many people believe it was French writer Marcel Proust
ˈdʒɪɡl
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ˈdʒɪɡ(ə)l
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________a________k________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________s________m________a________l________l________,________ ________q________u________i________c________k________,________ ________j________e________r________k________y________ ________m________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________s________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
When he raps my money doesn't '______' he means he has more money than can be counted in coins.
ˈwɪɡl
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ˈwɪɡ(ə)l
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________u________p________ ________a________n________d________ ________d________o________w________n________ ________o________r________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________s________i________d________e________ ________t________o________ ________s________i________d________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________s________h________o________r________t________ ________q________u________i________c________k________ ________m________o________t________i________o________n________s________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
If you want to see someone '______' you want to see them dance.
næk
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________ ________s________k________i________l________l________ ________o________r________ ________t________a________l________e________n________t________ ________f________o________r________ ________d________o________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________e________a________s________i________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________s________u________c________c________e________s________s________f________u________l________l________y________.________
melanzane parmigiana
meh-luhn-ZAH-nee pahr-muh-JAH-nuh
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Definition
(noun) Melanzane parmigiana is a traditional Italian dish made with layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese, typically Parmesan or mozzarella.
Example
I ordered melanzane parmigiana at the Italian restaurant last night.
Teacher says
ˈʌðəwʌɪz
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ˈəðərˌwaɪz
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________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________t________ ________w________a________y________ ________o________r________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________;________ ________a________l________t________e________r________n________a________t________i________v________e________l________y________
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________y________ ________o________r________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________i________s________t________i________c________ ________o________f________ ________g________i________v________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________s________i________n________g________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________a________t________t________a________c________h________e________d________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a useful informal phrase that can be used to describe how you think someone is feeling or behaving without them saying anything.
More examples:
"Are you ok? You are giving off a lot of nervous energy. You don't seem very relaxed"
"He might say the right things but I don't trust him. He gives off a bad energy."
"She's lovely. She gives off a warm friendly energy".
ˈspʌɪsi
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1. ________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________f________l________a________v________o________u________r________e________d________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________o________r________ ________f________r________a________g________r________a________n________t________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________s________p________i________c________e________
2. ________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________e________x________c________i________t________i________n________g________ ________a________n________d________ ________n________a________u________g________h________t________y________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis plays with the two meanings of spicy here. A sauce can be hot and spicy if it contains lots of flavour and a person can be spicy if they are exciting, naughty or sexy.
ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl
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ˌhɪpəˈkrɪdək(ə)l
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________b________e________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________c________o________n________t________r________a________d________i________c________t________s________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________s________t________a________t________e________d________ ________b________e________l________i________e________f________s________ ________o________r________ ________v________a________l________u________e________s________
ɡɒʃ
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________(________i________n________t________e________r________j________e________c________t________i________o________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________e________x________c________l________a________m________a________t________i________o________n________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________ ________s________u________r________p________r________i________s________e________,________ ________s________h________o________c________k________,________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________b________e________l________i________e________f________.________
noʊ slæk
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________N________o________ ________s________l________a________c________k________ ________m________e________a________n________s________ ________n________o________ ________l________e________n________i________e________n________c________y________ ________o________r________ ________t________o________l________e________r________a________n________c________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________s________n________'________t________ ________b________e________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________c________o________r________r________e________c________t________l________y________
cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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________(________v________e________r________b________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis Theroux is an interviewer and documentary maker. He is famous for interviewing people who are unlikeable and showing their vulnerable side or how their arguments don't have logic.
He has interviewed murderers, religious fundamentalists, peadophiles, and gang members. So he's being honest when he say's talking about the most evil person he's met would probably make the conversation more dark and depressing.
ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri
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ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnəri
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________n________o________n________-________f________i________c________t________i________o________n________a________l________ ________f________i________l________m________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________p________r________o________g________r________a________m________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________p________r________o________v________i________d________e________s________ ________a________ ________f________a________c________t________u________a________l________ ________a________c________c________o________u________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________e________s________e________n________t________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________s________u________b________j________e________c________t________.________
pʊts aʊt
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pʊts aʊt
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________r________e________l________e________a________s________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________u________b________l________i________s________h________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________e________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is the verb that gives us the noun "output"
ɡɪv ɔf
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ɡɪv ɔf
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________m________i________t________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________l________e________a________s________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________r________e________f________e________r________r________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________s________m________e________l________l________,________ ________g________a________s________,________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________e________r________g________y________.________
wuː
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________(________e________x________c________l________a________m________a________t________i________o________n________)________ ________a________n________ ________e________x________c________l________a________m________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________j________o________y________,________ ________a________p________p________r________o________v________a________l________,________ ________e________t________c________
huːtʃ
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hutʃ
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________H________o________o________c________h________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________s________l________a________n________g________ ________t________e________r________m________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________l________c________o________h________o________l________i________c________ ________l________i________q________u________o________r________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________h________o________m________e________m________a________d________e________ ________o________r________ ________i________l________l________e________g________a________l________l________y________ ________d________i________s________t________i________l________l________e________d________ ________a________l________c________o________h________o________l________.________
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________s________e________v________e________r________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________r________u________e________l________ ________i________n________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________t________r________e________a________t________m________e________n________t________
rool it out
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________l________i________m________i________n________a________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________c________l________u________d________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________p________o________s________s________i________b________i________l________i________t________y________
dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ
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dəˈmændɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________e________x________p________e________c________t________i________n________g________ ________m________u________c________h________ ________t________i________m________e________,________ ________a________t________t________e________n________t________i________o________n________,________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________,________ ________e________t________c________.________,________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________:________ ________h________a________r________d________ ________t________o________ ________s________a________t________i________s________f________y________
ˈaʊtˌpʊt
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ˈaʊtpʊt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________m________o________u________n________t________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________g________e________n________e________r________a________t________e________d________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis Theroux is trying to be funny here. Amelia Dimoldenberg is a content creator with a big Youtube following. He talks about her celebrity interviews as being '______' rather than something artistic or creative.
rɛd rɛd waɪn
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rɛd rɛd waɪn
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________o________n________g________ ________o________r________i________g________i________n________a________l________l________y________ ________b________y________ ________N________e________i________l________ ________D________i________a________m________o________n________d________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________f________a________m________o________u________s________ ________b________y________ ________B________r________i________t________i________s________h________ ________R________e________g________g________a________e________ ________b________a________n________d________ ________U________B________4________0________
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You can dish it out, but you can't take it
yu kæn dɪʃ ɪt aʊt bʌt yu kænt teɪk ɪt
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(idiom) To criticize or insult others but not be able to handle criticism or insults oneself.
Example
He always makes fun of others, but when someone makes fun of him, he gets upset. He can dish it out, but he can't take it.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Dish it out" is a phrase that means to give somebody a bad time or insult someone when you think they deserve it. It comes from the concept of using a "dish", or a plate, when giving someone food or serving them.
ɡrɪld θaɪz
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ɡrɪld θaɪz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________C________h________i________c________k________e________n________ ________t________h________i________g________h________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________b________e________e________n________ ________c________o________o________k________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________g________r________i________l________l________i________n________g________.________
Teacher says
dʒʌst ˈwʌndərɪŋ
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________(________i________n________f________o________r________m________a________l________)________ ________U________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________q________u________a________l________i________f________y________ ________a________ ________q________u________e________s________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________,________ ________e________x________p________l________a________i________n________i________n________g________ ________i________t________ ________a________s________ ________m________o________t________i________v________a________t________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________c________u________r________i________o________s________i________t________y________.________
mind goes blank
maɪnd ɡoʊz blæŋk
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maɪnd ɡoʊz blæŋk
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(idiom) To experience a sudden loss of thought or memory; to be unable to think clearly or remember something.
Example
During the exam, my mind went blank and I couldn't remember any of the answers.
səˈpəʊz
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səˈpoʊz
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________i________n________k________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________l________i________e________v________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________l________i________k________e________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________b________a________b________l________e________
how do you feel
haʊ duː juː fiːl
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(phrase) Asking about someone's emotional or physical state.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Amelia is making a joke here. She's suggesting that she is one of Louis Theroux's heroes!
ɑː ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt
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ɑr ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________N________o________t________ ________c________u________r________r________e________n________t________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________r________o________m________a________n________t________i________c________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________s________h________i________p________.________
ˈaɪ ˌkɑntækt
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aɪ ˈkɑntækt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________l________o________o________k________i________n________g________ ________d________i________r________e________c________t________l________y________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________'________s________ ________e________y________e________s________ ________d________u________r________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________c________o________n________v________e________r________s________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________t________e________r________a________c________t________i________o________n________.________
ˈdrɪbl
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ˈdrɪb(ə)l
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________l________e________t________ ________s________a________l________i________v________a________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________q________u________i________d________ ________f________l________o________w________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________m________o________u________t________h________ ________i________n________ ________s________m________a________l________l________ ________a________m________o________u________n________t________s________
ˈfiət
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ˈfiːˌæt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________i________n________e________x________p________e________n________s________i________v________e________ ________c________a________r________ ________b________r________a________n________d________
aɪ lʌv ˈmjuːzɪk
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________a________f________f________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________k________i________n________g________ ________f________o________r________ ________m________u________s________i________c________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis laughs after he says this because it's such an obvious thing to say - most of us love music!
kaɪnd əv
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kaɪnd əv
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________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________s________o________m________e________ ________e________x________t________e________n________t________;________ ________s________o________m________e________w________h________a________t________;________ ________r________a________t________h________e________r________
dɪp
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dɪp
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________t________h________i________c________k________ ________s________a________u________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________m________i________x________t________u________r________e________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________p________i________e________c________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________f________o________o________d________ ________a________r________e________ ________d________u________n________k________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________a________t________e________d________
ˈɪnsʌlt
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ˈɪnˌsəlt
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________s________a________y________ ________o________r________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________o________f________f________e________n________d________s________ ________o________r________ ________h________u________m________i________l________i________a________t________e________s________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________
ɪt foʊldz
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________n________d________ ________o________r________ ________c________r________e________a________s________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________d________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________i________t________ ________s________m________a________l________l________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________c________o________m________p________a________c________t________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
When Louis raps that his money 'folds' he means his money is in paper notes and not coins e.g he has a lot of money.
ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________N________o________t________ ________e________x________a________c________t________l________y________ ________w________h________a________t________ ________I________ ________e________x________p________e________c________t________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________s________i________r________e________d________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a very typical English phrase that is a very polite and good-mannered way of saying that you don't like something.
əˈveɪləbl
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əˈveɪləb(ə)l
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________R________e________a________d________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________l________o________o________k________i________n________g________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________s________h________i________p________
/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________d________r________i________n________k________ ________s________l________o________w________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________ ________s________m________a________l________l________ ________q________u________a________n________t________i________t________i________e________s________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________m________a________k________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________g________e________n________t________l________e________ ________s________u________c________k________i________n________g________ ________s________o________u________n________d________.________
ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________t________e________r________m________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________s________c________r________i________b________e________ ________a________ ________w________o________m________a________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________f________r________e________q________u________e________n________t________s________ ________o________r________ ________w________o________r________k________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________h________o________n________k________y________-________t________o________n________k________,________ ________a________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________o________f________ ________b________a________r________ ________o________r________ ________n________i________g________h________t________c________l________u________b________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________f________e________a________t________u________r________e________s________ ________c________o________u________n________t________r________y________ ________m________u________s________i________c________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________ ________l________i________v________e________l________y________ ________a________t________m________o________s________p________h________e________r________e________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This phrase was made famous by a Rolling Stones song
threat
θrɛt
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θrɛt
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(noun) A statement or action that expresses an intention to harm or punish someone.
Example
The suspect made a threat to the witness.
going well
ˈɡəʊɪŋ wɛl
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ˈɡoʊɪŋ wɛl
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(phrase) Progressing or proceeding in a satisfactory or positive manner.
Example
The project is going well; we are ahead of schedule.
passed away
/pæst əˈweɪ/
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/pæst əˈweɪ/
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(verb phrase) To die or to pass from life; to cease to exist.
Example
My grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Ed Sheeran
ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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(proper noun) Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter and musician.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Chicken nuggets
ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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(noun) Small pieces of chicken meat that are breaded and fried.
Example
I ordered a plate of chicken nuggets for lunch.
Teacher says
vegetarian lasagne
ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛriən ləˈzɑn.jeɪ
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(noun) A type of lasagne that is made without meat, typically using vegetables, cheese, and pasta.
Example
I would like to order a vegetarian lasagne, please.
Teacher says
strangled
ˈstraŋɡld
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ˈstræŋɡ(ə)ld
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(verb) To kill someone by squeezing their throat tightly.
Example
She strangled the intruder with a rope.
Teacher says
groovy
ˈɡruːvi
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ˈɡruvi
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(adjective) cool, fashionable, or stylish
Example
The band played some groovy tunes at the party.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is an antiquated word. Louis is being ironic when using this word and trying to make a joke that he is not very modern or up-to-date with his fashion or music knowledge.
small talk
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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ˈsmɔlˌtɔk
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(noun) polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial topics
Example
I find it difficult to engage in small talk at parties.
“You should never meet your heroes”
yoo shood nev-er meet yor hee-rohz
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(phrase) This phrase means that it is often disappointing or disillusioning to meet someone you admire or look up to.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
It's not clear who said this famous quote first but many people believe it was French writer Marcel Proust
jiggle
ˈdʒɪɡl
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ˈdʒɪɡ(ə)l
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(verb) To move or shake with small, quick, jerky movements.
Example
She jiggled the key in the lock until it finally opened.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
When he raps my money doesn't 'jiggle' he means he has more money than can be counted in coins.
wiggle
ˈwɪɡl
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ˈwɪɡ(ə)l
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(verb) to move up and down or from side to side with short quick motions
Teacher says
Teacher says:
If you want to see someone 'wiggle' you want to see them dance.
a knack
næk
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(noun) A special skill or talent for doing something easily or successfully.
Example
He has a knack for solving puzzles.
melanzane parmigiana
meh-luhn-ZAH-nee pahr-muh-JAH-nuh
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(noun) Melanzane parmigiana is a traditional Italian dish made with layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese, typically Parmesan or mozzarella.
Example
I ordered melanzane parmigiana at the Italian restaurant last night.
Teacher says
otherwise
ˈʌðəwʌɪz
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ˈəðərˌwaɪz
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(adverb) in a different way or manner; alternatively
Example
I'm not motivated by money, otherwise I would have quit
single energy
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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Definition
(noun) The quality or characteristic of giving a feeling of being single or unattached.
Example
She exudes single energy, making it clear that she is not interested in a relationship.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a useful informal phrase that can be used to describe how you think someone is feeling or behaving without them saying anything.
More examples:
"Are you ok? You are giving off a lot of nervous energy. You don't seem very relaxed"
"He might say the right things but I don't trust him. He gives off a bad energy."
"She's lovely. She gives off a warm friendly energy".
Spicy
ˈspʌɪsi
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ˈspaɪsi
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Definition
1. (adjective) flavoured with or fragrant with spice
2. (adjective) exciting and naughty
Example
I love eating spicy food, especially Indian curries.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis plays with the two meanings of spicy here. A sauce can be hot and spicy if it contains lots of flavour and a person can be spicy if they are exciting, naughty or sexy.
hypocritical
ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl
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ˌhɪpəˈkrɪdək(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
His actions were hypocritical because he preached about honesty but lied to his friends.
Gosh
ɡɒʃ
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ɡɑʃ
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Definition
(interjection) An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.
Example
Gosh, I can't believe I won the lottery!
no slack
noʊ slæk
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noʊ slæk
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Definition
(phrase) No slack means no leniency or tolerance for a person who isn't behaving correctly
Example
The boss expects us to work hard with no slack.
change the mood
cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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Definition
(verb phrase) To change the feeling
Example
She played some cheerful music to change the mood of the room.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis Theroux is an interviewer and documentary maker. He is famous for interviewing people who are unlikeable and showing their vulnerable side or how their arguments don't have logic.
He has interviewed murderers, religious fundamentalists, peadophiles, and gang members. So he's being honest when he say's talking about the most evil person he's met would probably make the conversation more dark and depressing.
documentary
ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri
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ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnəri
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Definition
(noun) A non-fictional film or television program that provides a factual account or presentation of a subject.
Example
I watched a documentary about climate change last night.
puts out
pʊts aʊt
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pʊts aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To release or publish or produce.
Example
The band puts out a lot of music every year.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is the verb that gives us the noun "output"
give off
ɡɪv ɔf
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ɡɪv ɔf
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To emit or release something, usually referring to a smell, gas, or energy.
Example
The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance.
Woo
wuː
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wu
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Definition
(exclamation) an exclamation of joy, approval, etc
Example
When she told me she won I screamed out woo!
hooch
huːtʃ
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hutʃ
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Definition
(noun) Hooch is a slang term for alcoholic liquor, especially homemade or illegally distilled alcohol.
Example
He brewed his own hooch in his basement.
harsh
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definition
(adjective) severe or cruel in manner or treatment
Example
The teacher's harsh criticism made the student feel bad.
rule it out
rool it out
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Definition
(phrase) To eliminate or exclude something as a possibility
Example
Even though it seems unlikely, I wouldn't rule it out completely.
demanding
dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ
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dəˈmændɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) expecting much time, attention, effort, etc., from other people : hard to satisfy
Example
The job was demanding, but she enjoyed the challenge.
output
ˈaʊtˌpʊt
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ˈaʊtpʊt
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Definition
(noun) The amount of something produced or generated.
Example
The company's output has increased by 20% this year.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis Theroux is trying to be funny here. Amelia Dimoldenberg is a content creator with a big Youtube following. He talks about her celebrity interviews as being 'output' rather than something artistic or creative.
red wine
rɛd rɛd waɪn
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rɛd rɛd waɪn
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Definition
(noun) A song originally by Neil Diamond made famous by British Reggae band UB40
Example
Red red wine is one of my favourite 80s songs.
Teacher says
You can dish it out, but you can't take it
yu kæn dɪʃ ɪt aʊt bʌt yu kænt teɪk ɪt
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Definition
(idiom) To criticize or insult others but not be able to handle criticism or insults oneself.
Example
He always makes fun of others, but when someone makes fun of him, he gets upset. He can dish it out, but he can't take it.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Dish it out" is a phrase that means to give somebody a bad time or insult someone when you think they deserve it. It comes from the concept of using a "dish", or a plate, when giving someone food or serving them.
grilled thighs
ɡrɪld θaɪz
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ɡrɪld θaɪz
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Definition
(noun) Chicken thighs that have been cooked by grilling.
Example
I ordered a plate of grilled thighs at the restaurant.
Teacher says
Just wondering
dʒʌst ˈwʌndərɪŋ
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Definition
(informal) Used to qualify a question or action, explaining it as motivated by curiosity.
Example
Just wondering, have you seen my keys?
mind goes blank
maɪnd ɡoʊz blæŋk
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maɪnd ɡoʊz blæŋk
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Definition
(idiom) To experience a sudden loss of thought or memory; to be unable to think clearly or remember something.
Example
During the exam, my mind went blank and I couldn't remember any of the answers.
suppose
səˈpəʊz
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səˈpoʊz
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Definition
(verb) to think or believe something is likely or probable
Example
I suppose we could go to the movies instead.
how do you feel
haʊ duː juː fiːl
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Definition
(phrase) Asking about someone's emotional or physical state.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Amelia is making a joke here. She's suggesting that she is one of Louis Theroux's heroes!
are you single at the moment
ɑː ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt
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ɑr ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt
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Definition
(phrase) Not currently in a romantic relationship.
Example
Are you single at the moment or seeing someone?
eye contact
ˈaɪ ˌkɑntækt
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aɪ ˈkɑntækt
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Definition
(noun) The act of looking directly into someone's eyes during a conversation or interaction.
Example
He avoided making eye contact with the audience during his speech.
dribble
ˈdrɪbl
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ˈdrɪb(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) To let saliva or liquid flow from the mouth in small amounts
Example
The baby started to dribble while teething.
fiat
ˈfiət
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ˈfiːˌæt
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Definition
(noun) An inexpensive car brand
Example
My mum and dad got me a fiat uno for my 18th birthday.
I love music
aɪ lʌv ˈmjuːzɪk
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Definition
(noun) A strong affection or liking for music.
Example
Her love for music is evident in the way she spends hours practicing the piano.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis laughs after he says this because it's such an obvious thing to say - most of us love music!
Kind of
kaɪnd əv
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kaɪnd əv
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Definition
(adverb) To some extent; somewhat; rather
Example
I'm kind of tired after the long journey.
dip
dɪp
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dɪp
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Definition
(noun) a thick sauce or mixture in which pieces of food are dunked or coated
Example
I love to eat chips with a spicy dip.
insult
ˈɪnsʌlt
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ˈɪnˌsəlt
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Definition
(verb) To say or do something that offends or humiliates someone
Example
He made an insult about her appearance.
it folds
ɪt foʊldz
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Definition
(verb) To bend or crease something in order to make it smaller or more compact.
Example
She folds the clothes neatly and puts them in the drawer.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
When Louis raps that his money 'folds' he means his money is in paper notes and not coins e.g he has a lot of money.
It's not quite what I was hoping for
ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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Definition
(phrase) Not exactly what I expected or desired.
Example
The movie was good, but it's not quite what I was hoping for.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a very typical English phrase that is a very polite and good-mannered way of saying that you don't like something.
Available
əˈveɪləbl
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əˈveɪləb(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Ready and looking for a relationship
Example
I'm looking for a partner, I'm available if you know anyone I might like!
sipping
/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) To drink slowly or in small quantities, often making a gentle sucking sound.
Example
She was sipping her coffee while reading a book.
honky tonk woman
ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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Definition
(noun) A term used to describe a woman who frequents or works in a honky-tonk, a type of bar or nightclub that features country music and a lively atmosphere.
Example
She's a honky tonk woman, always dancing and singing along to the country music.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This phrase was made famous by a Rolling Stones song
threat
θrɛt
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θrɛt
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Definition
(noun) A statement or action that expresses an intention to harm or punish someone.
Example
The suspect made a threat to the witness.
going well
ˈɡəʊɪŋ wɛl
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ˈɡoʊɪŋ wɛl
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Definition
(phrase) Progressing or proceeding in a satisfactory or positive manner.
Example
The project is going well; we are ahead of schedule.
passed away
/pæst əˈweɪ/
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/pæst əˈweɪ/
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Definition
(verb phrase) To die or to pass from life; to cease to exist.
Example
My grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Ed Sheeran
ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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Definition
(proper noun) Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter and musician.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Chicken nuggets
ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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Definition
(noun) Small pieces of chicken meat that are breaded and fried.
Example
I ordered a plate of chicken nuggets for lunch.
Teacher says
vegetarian lasagne
ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛriən ləˈzɑn.jeɪ
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Definition
(noun) A type of lasagne that is made without meat, typically using vegetables, cheese, and pasta.
Example
I would like to order a vegetarian lasagne, please.
Teacher says
strangled
ˈstraŋɡld
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ˈstræŋɡ(ə)ld
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Definition
(verb) To kill someone by squeezing their throat tightly.
Example
She strangled the intruder with a rope.
Teacher says
groovy
ˈɡruːvi
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ˈɡruvi
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Definition
(adjective) cool, fashionable, or stylish
Example
The band played some groovy tunes at the party.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is an antiquated word. Louis is being ironic when using this word and trying to make a joke that he is not very modern or up-to-date with his fashion or music knowledge.
small talk
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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ˈsmɔlˌtɔk
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Definition
(noun) polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial topics
Example
I find it difficult to engage in small talk at parties.
“You should never meet your heroes”
yoo shood nev-er meet yor hee-rohz
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Definition
(phrase) This phrase means that it is often disappointing or disillusioning to meet someone you admire or look up to.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
It's not clear who said this famous quote first but many people believe it was French writer Marcel Proust
jiggle
ˈdʒɪɡl
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ˈdʒɪɡ(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) To move or shake with small, quick, jerky movements.
Example
She jiggled the key in the lock until it finally opened.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
When he raps my money doesn't 'jiggle' he means he has more money than can be counted in coins.
wiggle
ˈwɪɡl
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ˈwɪɡ(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) to move up and down or from side to side with short quick motions
Teacher says
Teacher says:
If you want to see someone 'wiggle' you want to see them dance.
a knack
næk
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Definition
(noun) A special skill or talent for doing something easily or successfully.
Example
He has a knack for solving puzzles.
melanzane parmigiana
meh-luhn-ZAH-nee pahr-muh-JAH-nuh
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Definition
(noun) Melanzane parmigiana is a traditional Italian dish made with layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese, typically Parmesan or mozzarella.
Example
I ordered melanzane parmigiana at the Italian restaurant last night.
Teacher says
otherwise
ˈʌðəwʌɪz
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ˈəðərˌwaɪz
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Definition
(adverb) in a different way or manner; alternatively
Example
I'm not motivated by money, otherwise I would have quit
single energy
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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Definition
(noun) The quality or characteristic of giving a feeling of being single or unattached.
Example
She exudes single energy, making it clear that she is not interested in a relationship.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a useful informal phrase that can be used to describe how you think someone is feeling or behaving without them saying anything.
More examples:
"Are you ok? You are giving off a lot of nervous energy. You don't seem very relaxed"
"He might say the right things but I don't trust him. He gives off a bad energy."
"She's lovely. She gives off a warm friendly energy".
Spicy
ˈspʌɪsi
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ˈspaɪsi
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Definition
1. (adjective) flavoured with or fragrant with spice
2. (adjective) exciting and naughty
Example
I love eating spicy food, especially Indian curries.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis plays with the two meanings of spicy here. A sauce can be hot and spicy if it contains lots of flavour and a person can be spicy if they are exciting, naughty or sexy.
hypocritical
ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl
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ˌhɪpəˈkrɪdək(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
His actions were hypocritical because he preached about honesty but lied to his friends.
Gosh
ɡɒʃ
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ɡɑʃ
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Definition
(interjection) An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.
Example
Gosh, I can't believe I won the lottery!
no slack
noʊ slæk
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noʊ slæk
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Definition
(phrase) No slack means no leniency or tolerance for a person who isn't behaving correctly
Example
The boss expects us to work hard with no slack.
change the mood
cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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Definition
(verb phrase) To change the feeling
Example
She played some cheerful music to change the mood of the room.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis Theroux is an interviewer and documentary maker. He is famous for interviewing people who are unlikeable and showing their vulnerable side or how their arguments don't have logic.
He has interviewed murderers, religious fundamentalists, peadophiles, and gang members. So he's being honest when he say's talking about the most evil person he's met would probably make the conversation more dark and depressing.
documentary
ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri
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ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnəri
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Definition
(noun) A non-fictional film or television program that provides a factual account or presentation of a subject.
Example
I watched a documentary about climate change last night.
puts out
pʊts aʊt
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pʊts aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To release or publish or produce.
Example
The band puts out a lot of music every year.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is the verb that gives us the noun "output"
give off
ɡɪv ɔf
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ɡɪv ɔf
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To emit or release something, usually referring to a smell, gas, or energy.
Example
The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance.
Woo
wuː
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wu
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Definition
(exclamation) an exclamation of joy, approval, etc
Example
When she told me she won I screamed out woo!
hooch
huːtʃ
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hutʃ
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Definition
(noun) Hooch is a slang term for alcoholic liquor, especially homemade or illegally distilled alcohol.
Example
He brewed his own hooch in his basement.
harsh
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definition
(adjective) severe or cruel in manner or treatment
Example
The teacher's harsh criticism made the student feel bad.
rule it out
rool it out
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Definition
(phrase) To eliminate or exclude something as a possibility
Example
Even though it seems unlikely, I wouldn't rule it out completely.
demanding
dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ
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dəˈmændɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) expecting much time, attention, effort, etc., from other people : hard to satisfy
Example
The job was demanding, but she enjoyed the challenge.
output
ˈaʊtˌpʊt
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ˈaʊtpʊt
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Definition
(noun) The amount of something produced or generated.
Example
The company's output has increased by 20% this year.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis Theroux is trying to be funny here. Amelia Dimoldenberg is a content creator with a big Youtube following. He talks about her celebrity interviews as being 'output' rather than something artistic or creative.
red wine
rɛd rɛd waɪn
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rɛd rɛd waɪn
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Definition
(noun) A song originally by Neil Diamond made famous by British Reggae band UB40
Example
Red red wine is one of my favourite 80s songs.
Teacher says
You can dish it out, but you can't take it
yu kæn dɪʃ ɪt aʊt bʌt yu kænt teɪk ɪt
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Definition
(idiom) To criticize or insult others but not be able to handle criticism or insults oneself.
Example
He always makes fun of others, but when someone makes fun of him, he gets upset. He can dish it out, but he can't take it.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Dish it out" is a phrase that means to give somebody a bad time or insult someone when you think they deserve it. It comes from the concept of using a "dish", or a plate, when giving someone food or serving them.
grilled thighs
ɡrɪld θaɪz
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ɡrɪld θaɪz
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Definition
(noun) Chicken thighs that have been cooked by grilling.
Example
I ordered a plate of grilled thighs at the restaurant.
Teacher says
Just wondering
dʒʌst ˈwʌndərɪŋ
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Definition
(informal) Used to qualify a question or action, explaining it as motivated by curiosity.
Example
Just wondering, have you seen my keys?
mind goes blank
maɪnd ɡoʊz blæŋk
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maɪnd ɡoʊz blæŋk
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Definition
(idiom) To experience a sudden loss of thought or memory; to be unable to think clearly or remember something.
Example
During the exam, my mind went blank and I couldn't remember any of the answers.
suppose
səˈpəʊz
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səˈpoʊz
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Definition
(verb) to think or believe something is likely or probable
Example
I suppose we could go to the movies instead.
how do you feel
haʊ duː juː fiːl
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Definition
(phrase) Asking about someone's emotional or physical state.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Amelia is making a joke here. She's suggesting that she is one of Louis Theroux's heroes!
are you single at the moment
ɑː ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt
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ɑr ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt
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Definition
(phrase) Not currently in a romantic relationship.
Example
Are you single at the moment or seeing someone?
eye contact
ˈaɪ ˌkɑntækt
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aɪ ˈkɑntækt
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Definition
(noun) The act of looking directly into someone's eyes during a conversation or interaction.
Example
He avoided making eye contact with the audience during his speech.
dribble
ˈdrɪbl
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ˈdrɪb(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) To let saliva or liquid flow from the mouth in small amounts
Example
The baby started to dribble while teething.
fiat
ˈfiət
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ˈfiːˌæt
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Definition
(noun) An inexpensive car brand
Example
My mum and dad got me a fiat uno for my 18th birthday.
I love music
aɪ lʌv ˈmjuːzɪk
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Definition
(noun) A strong affection or liking for music.
Example
Her love for music is evident in the way she spends hours practicing the piano.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Louis laughs after he says this because it's such an obvious thing to say - most of us love music!
Kind of
kaɪnd əv
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kaɪnd əv
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Definition
(adverb) To some extent; somewhat; rather
Example
I'm kind of tired after the long journey.
dip
dɪp
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dɪp
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Definition
(noun) a thick sauce or mixture in which pieces of food are dunked or coated
Example
I love to eat chips with a spicy dip.
insult
ˈɪnsʌlt
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ˈɪnˌsəlt
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Definition
(verb) To say or do something that offends or humiliates someone
Example
He made an insult about her appearance.
it folds
ɪt foʊldz
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Definition
(verb) To bend or crease something in order to make it smaller or more compact.
Example
She folds the clothes neatly and puts them in the drawer.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
When Louis raps that his money 'folds' he means his money is in paper notes and not coins e.g he has a lot of money.
It's not quite what I was hoping for
ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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Definition
(phrase) Not exactly what I expected or desired.
Example
The movie was good, but it's not quite what I was hoping for.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a very typical English phrase that is a very polite and good-mannered way of saying that you don't like something.
Available
əˈveɪləbl
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əˈveɪləb(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Ready and looking for a relationship
Example
I'm looking for a partner, I'm available if you know anyone I might like!
sipping
/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) To drink slowly or in small quantities, often making a gentle sucking sound.
Example
She was sipping her coffee while reading a book.
honky tonk woman
ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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Definition
(noun) A term used to describe a woman who frequents or works in a honky-tonk, a type of bar or nightclub that features country music and a lively atmosphere.
Example
She's a honky tonk woman, always dancing and singing along to the country music.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This phrase was made famous by a Rolling Stones song
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change the mood
cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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cheɪndʒ ðə muːd
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Definition
(verb phrase) To change the feeling
Example
She played some cheerful music to change the mood of the room.
Example
Listening to music can change the mood of a room.
Example
She changed the mood of the conversation with her joke.
Teacher's comment
Louis Theroux is an interviewer and documentary maker. He is famous for interviewing people who are unlikeable and showing their vulnerable side or how their arguments don't have logic.
He has interviewed murderers, religious fundamentalists, peadophiles, and gang members. So he's being honest when he say's talking about the most evil person he's met would probably make the conversation more dark and depressing.
threat
θrɛt
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θrɛt
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Definition
(noun) A statement or action that expresses an intention to harm or punish someone.
Example
The suspect made a threat to the witness.
Example
He threatens to quit if he doesn't get a raise.
Example
She received a threatening letter in the mail.
Example
The storm threatens to damage the crops.
Gosh
ɡɒʃ
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Definition
(interjection) An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.
Example
Gosh, I can't believe I won the lottery!
Example
Gee, I didn't expect to see you here!
it folds
ɪt foʊldz
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Definition
(verb) To bend or crease something in order to make it smaller or more compact.
Example
She folds the clothes neatly and puts them in the drawer.
Example
She folded the clothes and put them away.
Teacher's comment
When Louis raps that his money 'folds' he means his money is in paper notes and not coins e.g he has a lot of money.
hooch
huːtʃ
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Definition
(noun) Hooch is a slang term for alcoholic liquor, especially homemade or illegally distilled alcohol.
Example
He brewed his own hooch in his basement.
Example
I bought a bottle of hooch from the liquor store.
groovy
ˈɡruːvi
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Definition
(adjective) cool, fashionable, or stylish
Example
The band played some groovy tunes at the party.
Example
She has a groovier style than her sister.
Example
This is the grooviest song I've ever heard.
Teacher's comment
This is an antiquated word. Louis is being ironic when using this word and trying to make a joke that he is not very modern or up-to-date with his fashion or music knowledge.
harsh
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definition
(adjective) severe or cruel in manner or treatment
Example
The teacher's harsh criticism made the student feel bad.
Example
The teacher spoke harshly to the students.
Example
I don't like the harshness of the winter wind.
jiggle
ˈdʒɪɡl
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Definition
(verb) To move or shake with small, quick, jerky movements.
Example
She jiggled the key in the lock until it finally opened.
Example
She jiggles the keys to open the door.
Example
He jiggled the handle to loosen it.
Example
The jelly is jiggling on the plate.
Teacher's comment
When he raps my money doesn't 'jiggle' he means he has more money than can be counted in coins.
passed away
/pæst əˈweɪ/
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/pæst əˈweɪ/
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Definition
(verb phrase) To die or to pass from life; to cease to exist.
Example
My grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Example
My grandfather passed away last year.
Example
She passes away peacefully in her sleep.
Example
Many people fear the process of passing away.
I love music
aɪ lʌv ˈmjuːzɪk
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Definition
(noun) A strong affection or liking for music.
Example
Her love for music is evident in the way she spends hours practicing the piano.
Example
I love music because it makes me feel happy.
Example
You love music and enjoy going to concerts.
Example
He loves music and plays the guitar.
Example
We love music and often sing together.
Teacher's comment
Louis laughs after he says this because it's such an obvious thing to say - most of us love music!
Chicken nuggets
ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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ˈtʃɪkən ˈnʌɡɪts
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Definition
(noun) Small pieces of chicken meat that are breaded and fried.
Example
I ordered a plate of chicken nuggets for lunch.
Example
She ordered a box of chicken nuggets for lunch.
It's not quite what I was hoping for
ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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ɪts nɑt kwaɪt wɑt aɪ wɑz ˈhoʊpɪŋ fɔr
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Definition
(phrase) Not exactly what I expected or desired.
Example
The movie was good, but it's not quite what I was hoping for.
Teacher's comment
This is a very typical English phrase that is a very polite and good-mannered way of saying that you don't like something.
small talk
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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Definition
(noun) polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial topics
Example
I find it difficult to engage in small talk at parties.
Example
I don't enjoy engaging in small talk at parties.
Ed Sheeran
ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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ɛd ˈʃɪrən
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Definition
(proper noun) Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter and musician.
Example
I love listening to Ed Sheeran's music.
Teacher's comment
puts out
pʊts aʊt
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pʊts aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To release or publish or produce.
Example
The band puts out a lot of music every year.
Example
She puts out a new book every year.
Teacher's comment
This is the verb that gives us the noun "output"
are you single at the moment
ɑː ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt
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ɑr ju ˈsɪŋɡəl æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt
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Definition
(phrase) Not currently in a romantic relationship.
Example
Are you single at the moment or seeing someone?
Example
I heard you broke up with your girlfriend. Are you currently single?
Example
So, are you unattached right now or seeing someone?
Example
You mentioned you were single last month. Are you not in a relationship at the moment?
hypocritical
ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl
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(adjective) behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
His actions were hypocritical because he preached about honesty but lied to his friends.
Example
She hypocritically criticized her friend for being late, even though she is often late herself.
Example
His hypocrisy was evident when he preached about the importance of honesty, yet constantly lied.
output
ˈaʊtˌpʊt
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Definition
(noun) The amount of something produced or generated.
Example
The company's output has increased by 20% this year.
Example
She has many outputs from her research.
Example
The computer program generates multiple outputs.
Example
He is outputting data from the device.
Teacher's comment
Louis Theroux is trying to be funny here. Amelia Dimoldenberg is a content creator with a big Youtube following. He talks about her celebrity interviews as being 'output' rather than something artistic or creative.
sipping
/ˈsɪpɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) To drink slowly or in small quantities, often making a gentle sucking sound.
Example
She was sipping her coffee while reading a book.
Example
She sips her coffee every morning.
Example
They have sipped their drinks already.
honky tonk woman
ˈhɑŋki tɔŋk ˈwʊmən
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Definition
(noun) A term used to describe a woman who frequents or works in a honky-tonk, a type of bar or nightclub that features country music and a lively atmosphere.
Example
She's a honky tonk woman, always dancing and singing along to the country music.
Teacher's comment
This phrase was made famous by a Rolling Stones song
https://open.spotify.com/track/3fnPv1LRMxENr63afVhaz1?si=0ad0736535204ab1
documentary
ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri
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Definition
(noun) A non-fictional film or television program that provides a factual account or presentation of a subject.
Example
I watched a documentary about climate change last night.
Example
I watched a fascinating documentary about wildlife conservation.
Example
Documentaries provide a unique perspective on historical events.
strangled
ˈstraŋɡld
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Definition
(verb) To kill someone by squeezing their throat tightly.
Example
She strangled the intruder with a rope.
Example
She strangled the snake with her bare hands.
Example
He often strangles his guitar strings while playing.
Example
The detective found evidence of a strangled victim.
wiggle
ˈwɪɡl
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Definition
(verb) to move up and down or from side to side with short quick motions
Example
She wiggles her toes when she's nervous.
Example
He is wiggling his finger at the baby.
Teacher's comment
If you want to see someone 'wiggle' you want to see them dance.
red wine
rɛd rɛd waɪn
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Definition
(noun) A song originally by Neil Diamond made famous by British Reggae band UB40
Example
Red red wine is one of my favourite 80s songs.
Example
I enjoy a glass of red, red wine with dinner.
insult
ˈɪnsʌlt
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Definition
(verb) To say or do something that offends or humiliates someone
Example
He made an insult about her appearance.
fiat
ˈfiət
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Definition
(noun) An inexpensive car brand
Example
My mum and dad got me a fiat uno for my 18th birthday.
Example
The government issued a fiat to increase taxes.
Example
He bought two fiats for his car collection.
demanding
dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ
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dəˈmændɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) expecting much time, attention, effort, etc., from other people : hard to satisfy
Example
The job was demanding, but she enjoyed the challenge.
Example
Studying for exams can be even more demanding.
Example
Being a parent is one of the most demanding roles in life.
rule it out
rool it out
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(phrase) To eliminate or exclude something as a possibility
Example
Even though it seems unlikely, I wouldn't rule it out completely.
Example
She is currently ruling it out as an option.
Example
They have already ruled it out as a solution.
grilled thighs
ɡrɪld θaɪz
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ɡrɪld θaɪz
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Definition
(noun) Chicken thighs that have been cooked by grilling.
Example
I ordered a plate of grilled thighs at the restaurant.
Example
I love to grill chicken thighs on the barbecue.
Example
She is grilling some vegetables for dinner.
Kind of
kaɪnd əv
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kaɪnd əv
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Definition
(adverb) To some extent; somewhat; rather
Example
I'm kind of tired after the long journey.
Available
əˈveɪləbl
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əˈveɪləb(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Ready and looking for a relationship
Example
I'm looking for a partner, I'm available if you know anyone I might like!
Example
The tickets for the concert are unavailable.
Example
The availability of parking spaces is limited.
dribble
ˈdrɪbl
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Definition
(verb) To let saliva or liquid flow from the mouth in small amounts
Example
The baby started to dribble while teething.
Example
He dribbles the basketball down the court.
Example
She dribbled the sauce onto her plate.
Example
I love watching him dribble the soccer ball.
otherwise
ˈʌðəwʌɪz
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Definition
(adverb) in a different way or manner; alternatively
Example
I'm not motivated by money, otherwise I would have quit
Example
I wanted to go to the party, but I had other plans.
Example
I don't like spicy food, otherwise I would try the new dish.
eye contact
ˈaɪ ˌkɑntækt
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Definition
(noun) The act of looking directly into someone's eyes during a conversation or interaction.
Example
He avoided making eye contact with the audience during his speech.
Example
He made eye contact with the interviewer during the job interview.
Example
She avoids eye contact when she's feeling shy.
Example
It is important to maintain eye contact while giving a presentation.
Spicy
ˈspʌɪsi
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Definition
(adjective) flavoured with or fragrant with spice
Definition
(adjective) exciting and naughty
Example
I love eating spicy food, especially Indian curries.
Example
This curry is spicier than the one we had last week.
Example
I can't handle the spiciest salsa at the restaurant.
Teacher's comment
Louis plays with the two meanings of spicy here. A sauce can be hot and spicy if it contains lots of flavour and a person can be spicy if they are exciting, naughty or sexy.
dip
dɪp
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dɪp
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Definition
(noun) a thick sauce or mixture in which pieces of food are dunked or coated
Example
I love to eat chips with a spicy dip.
suppose
səˈpəʊz
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Definition
(verb) to think or believe something is likely or probable
Example
I suppose we could go to the movies instead.
Example
She supposed that he was telling the truth.
Example
Supposing it rains, we will stay indoors.
give off
ɡɪv ɔf
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ɡɪv ɔf
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To emit or release something, usually referring to a smell, gas, or energy.
Example
The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance.
Example
The chemical reaction has given off toxic fumes.
Example
The burning wood is giving off smoke.
no slack
noʊ slæk
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noʊ slæk
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Definition
(phrase) No slack means no leniency or tolerance for a person who isn't behaving correctly
Example
The boss expects us to work hard with no slack.
Example
He expects no slack from his employees.
Example
The team worked tirelessly to ensure a slackless performance.
a knack
næk
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(noun) A special skill or talent for doing something easily or successfully.
Example
He has a knack for solving puzzles.
Example
He has a knack for playing the piano.
going well
ˈɡəʊɪŋ wɛl
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Definition
(phrase) Progressing or proceeding in a satisfactory or positive manner.
Example
The project is going well; we are ahead of schedule.
Example
They are going well in their studies.
Just wondering
dʒʌst ˈwʌndərɪŋ
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(informal) Used to qualify a question or action, explaining it as motivated by curiosity.
Example
Just wondering, have you seen my keys?
Example
Just wondering, do you have any plans for the weekend?
Example
I was just wondering if you could help me with my homework.
Example
I'm just wondering what time the movie starts.
Example
Just wondering if you've seen my keys anywhere.
Example
Just wondering whether you prefer coffee or tea.
single energy
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɛnərʤi/
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Definition
(noun) The quality or characteristic of giving a feeling of being single or unattached.
Example
She exudes single energy, making it clear that she is not interested in a relationship.
Example
He emits a strong singular energy.
Teacher's comment
This is a useful informal phrase that can be used to describe how you think someone is feeling or behaving without them saying anything.
More examples:
"Are you ok? You are giving off a lot of nervous energy. You don't seem very relaxed"
"He might say the right things but I don't trust him. He gives off a bad energy."
"She's lovely. She gives off a warm friendly energy".
Woo
wuː
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Definition
(exclamation) an exclamation of joy, approval, etc
Example
When she told me she won I screamed out woo!
Example
She woos him with her charming personality.
Example
He is wooing her with romantic gestures.
Example
They wooed the crowd with their energetic performance.
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