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We've done this podcast for, like, 119 episodes,
We've done this
podcast
for, like, 119
episodes
episodes
X
,
We've
done
this
podcast
for
like
119
episodes
and this story you're telling, it just sounds, like, very familiar.
and this story you're telling, it just sounds, like, very
familiar
familiar
X
.
and
this
story
you're
telling
it
just
sounds
like
very
familiar
All right, I could make healthier relationship choices.
All right, I could make healthier relationship choices.
All
right
I
could
make
healthier
relationship
choices
-Hi, everyone. I'm Joanne. -I'm Noah.
-Hi, everyone. I'm Joanne. -I'm Noah.
Hi
everyone
I'm
Joanne
I'm
Noah
-Did you know there's a rabbi here? -No shit.
-Did you know there's a
rabbi
here? -No shit.
Did
you
know
there's
a
rabbi
here
No
shit
-Yeah. -Where?
-Yeah. -Where?
Yeah
Where
He has a beard, and he was judging me.
He has a
beard
, and he was
judging
judging
X
me.
He
has
a
beard
and
he
was
judging
me
Sounds like a rabbi.
Sounds like a
rabbi
.
Sounds
like
a
rabbi
Who's your friend?
Who's your friend?
Who's
your
friend
There's not a Jewish bone in her body.
There's not a Jewish bone in her body
.
There's
not
a
Jewish
bone
in
her
body
Unless you put one in her.
Unless you put one in her.
Unless
you
put
one
in
her
You're the rabbi?
You're the
rabbi
?
You're
the
rabbi
It's hot, right?
It's
hot
hot
X
, right?
It's
hot
right
The big news is, Joanne has a new man in her life.
The big news is, Joanne has a new man in her life.
The
big
news
is
Joanne
has
a
new
man
in
her
life
But we're not using names. So let's just call him "The Prophet."
But we're not using names. So let's just call him "The Prophet."
But
we're
not
using
names
So
let's
just
call
him
The
Prophet
Message from Morgan. He's cuter than I expected.
Message from Morgan. He's
cuter
cuter
X
than I expected.
Message
from
Morgan
He's
cuter
than
I
expected
-The brother is brutal. -What are you doing?
-The brother is
brutal
brutal
X
. -What are you doing?
The
brother
is
brutal
What
are
you
doing
-Drowning emoji, vomit emoji. -Okay, that's not…
-Drowning emoji, vomit emoji. -Okay, that's not…
Drowning
emoji
vomit
emoji
Okay
that's
not
Unplug the phone!
Unplug the phone!
Unplug
the
phone
I'm so sorry about my sister, with whom I have since cut ties.
I'm so sorry about my sister, with whom I have since
cut ties
cut ties
X
.
I'm
so
sorry
about
my
sister
with
whom
I
have
since
cut
ties
Who the hell is that?
Who the hell is that?
Who
the
hell
is
that
That's not us.
That's not us
.
That's
not
us
-It's not? -No.
-It's not? -No.
It's
not
No
You have to admit, you are a weird pair.
You have to admit, you are a
weird
weird
X
pair.
You
have
to
admit
you
are
a
weird
pair
Women are meant to experience big old orgasms.
Women are meant to experience big old
orgasms
orgasms
X
.
Women
are
meant
to
experience
big
old
orgasms
He's responsible, kind.
He's responsible, kind.
He's
responsible
kind
-And you-- -I'm not a bad person.
-And you-- -I'm not a bad person.
And
you-
I'm
not
a
bad
person
Tattoos, thick neck, light criminal record.
Tattoos, thick neck,
light criminal record
.
Tattoos
thick
neck
light
criminal
record
That's way more your type.
That's way more your type.
That's
way
more
your
type
We love fun, but do we end up with fun?
We love fun, but do we
end up
end up
X
with fun?
We
love
fun
but
do
we
end
up
with
fun
Yeah. Have you met Esther?
Yeah. Have you met Esther?
Yeah
Have
you
met
Esther
She's not fun. That's why I married her.
She's not fun. That's why I married her.
She's
not
fun
That's
why
I
married
her
Are you serious right now?
Are you serious right now?
Are
you
serious
right
now
She'll burn out. Then she'll take a little nap. She's like a puppy.
She'll
burn out
burn out
X
. Then she'll take a little
nap
. She's like a puppy.
She'll
burn
out
Then
she'll
take
a
little
nap
She's
like
a
puppy
Now you're out here with whore number one
Now you're out here with whore number one
Now
you're
out
here
with
whore
number
one
and whore number two?
and whore number two?
and
whore
number
two
I hope I'm whore number one.
I hope I'm whore number one.
I
hope
I'm
whore
number
one
-Are you dating Hot Rabbi? -We definitely are a we.
-Are you dating Hot Rabbi? -We definitely are a we.
Are
you
dating
Hot
Rabbi
We
definitely
are
a
we
I just heard him introduce you as his friend.
I just heard him introduce you as his friend.
I
just
heard
him
introduce
you
as
his
friend
You gonna turn your whole life upside down for this girl?
You gonna
turn your whole life upside down
for this girl?
You
gonna
turn
your
whole
life
upside
down
for
this
girl
You're never gonna end up with my son.
You're never gonna
end up
end up
X
with my son.
You're
never
gonna
end
up
with
my
son
I told you I was trying to stay away from messy.
I told you I was trying to stay away from
messy
messy
X
.
I
told
you
I
was
trying
to
stay
away
from
messy
And then we walked down the street, and he said…
And then we walked down the street, and he said…
And
then
we
walked
down
the
street
and
he
said
Hand me your ice cream.
Hand me
your ice cream.
Hand
me
your
ice
cream
Okay, and did you do what you were told?
Okay, and did you do what you were told?
Okay
and
did
you
do
what
you
were
told
I mean, obviously.
I mean, obviously.
I
mean
obviously
Yes, chef!
Yes, chef!
Yes
chef
Is there a world where this works?
Is there a world where this works?
Is
there
a
world
where
this
works
-Yeah. -Oh, wow.
-Yeah. -Oh, wow.
Yeah
Oh
wow
-Buckle up. -I can't--
-
Buckle up
. -I can't--
Buckle
up
I
can't-
Rabbi Roklov.
Rabbi Roklov.
Rabbi
Roklov
Hi.
Hi.
Hi
You called me your friend
You called me your friend
You
called
me
your
friend
in front of the teens, whose opinion I care about most.
in front of the teens, whose opinion I care about most.
in
front
of
the
teens
whose
opinion
I
care
about
most
That was so sus.
That was so
sus
sus
X
.
That
was
so
sus
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/fəˈmɪliər/
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/fəˈmɪliər/
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________w________e________l________l________-________k________n________o________w________n________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________s________e________e________n________ ________o________r________ ________m________e________t________ ________o________f________t________e________n________;________ ________e________a________s________i________l________y________ ________r________e________c________o________g________n________i________s________e________d________
light criminal record
/laɪt ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekərd/
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/laɪt ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekərd/
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Definition
(noun phrase) a minor or insignificant history of criminal offences or convictions
Example
Despite his light criminal record, he was able to find a job as a security guard.
Yes chef
/jes ʃɛf/
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Definition
(phrase) expression used in professional kitchens to acknowledge and confirm an order or instruction given by the head chef
Example
Yes, chef, I will start preparing the dessert now.
/ˈmɛsi/
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/ˈmɛsi/
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Definition
________u________n________t________i________d________y________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________o________r________g________a________n________i________z________e________d________
Buckle up
/ˈbʌkəl ʌp/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) fasten your seatbelt or safety belt in a vehicle
Example
Buckle up, it's going to get exciting in here!
/ˈbruːtl̩/
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/ˈbruːtl̩/
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________e________x________t________r________e________m________e________l________y________ ________u________n________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________s________t________r________a________n________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________u________s________u________a________l________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________h________a________r________d________ ________t________o________ ________e________x________p________l________a________i________n________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________
rabbi
Definition
(noun) a rabbi is a Jewish religious leader and teacher
Example
The rabbi led the congregation in prayer at the synagogue.
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________s________u________s________p________i________c________i________o________u________s________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________t________r________u________s________t________w________o________r________t________h________y________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The Rabbi makes this joke because '___' is a word teenagers would use and they are talking about the respect of teenagers.
/ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________f________o________r________m________i________n________g________ ________a________n________ ________o________p________i________n________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________c________l________u________s________i________o________n________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
That's not us
/ðæts nɒt ʌs/
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/ðæts nɒt ʌs/
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Definition
(phrase) used to indicate that something does not represent or reflect oneself or a group
Example
She said we should cheat on the test, but that's not us. We believe in honesty and hard work.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The woman makes a Catholic sign in a Jewish place of worship. That's why the rabbi says - we don't do that!
Hand me
Definition
Example
Hand me the remote control, please.
podcast
/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/
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/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/
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Definition
(noun) a podcast is a series of digital audio or video episodes that can be downloaded or streamed online
Example
I love listening to podcasts on my way to work every morning.
beard
/bɪərd/
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/bɪərd/
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Definition
(noun) the hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks
Example
He has a beard that is long and bushy.
/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________e________a________c________h________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________e________p________a________r________a________t________e________ ________i________n________s________t________a________l________m________e________n________t________s________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________a________ ________s________e________r________i________a________l________i________s________e________d________ ________s________t________o________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________r________a________d________i________o________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________p________r________o________g________r________a________m________m________e________ ________i________s________ ________d________i________v________i________d________e________d________
There's not a Jewish bone in her body
/ðɛrz nɒt ə ˈdʒuːɪʃ bəʊn ɪn hər ˈbɒdi/
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/ðɛrz nɒt ə ˈdʒuːɪʃ bəʊn ɪn hər ˈbɒdi/
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Definition
(phrase) phrase is used to emphasise that someone is not Jewish, either in terms of religion or cultural background.
Example
She is more Jewish than her sister.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
In this phrase you can change the word Jewish for any other adjective e.g. there's not a vegetarian bone in her body
/hɒt/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________
/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________s________p________e________a________k________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________g________o________d________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________d________e________i________t________y________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________d________e________l________i________v________e________r________i________n________g________ ________m________e________s________s________a________g________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________a________c________h________i________n________g________s________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a joke the character is making. Her new boyfriend is a religious teacher so she jokes he speaks to God.
/kʌt taɪz/
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Definition
________t________o________ ________e________n________d________ ________a________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________s________h________i________p________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________n________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is funny because it's a very formal reaction to an even which has just happened.
/ˈkjuːtər/
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/ˈkjuːtər/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________w________e________e________t________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________d________e________a________r________i________n________g________ ________w________a________y________
nap
/næp/
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/næp/
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Definition
(noun) a short period of sleep, especially during the day
Example
After a long day at work, I decided to take a quick nap before dinner.
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________i________n________t________e________n________s________e________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________s________ ________o________f________ ________p________l________e________a________s________u________r________e________ ________e________x________p________e________r________i________e________n________c________e________d________ ________d________u________r________i________n________g________ ________s________e________x________u________a________l________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________.________
/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________r________e________a________c________h________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________m________e________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________s________p________e________c________i________f________i________c________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________r________e________s________u________l________t________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________s________e________r________i________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________e________v________e________n________t________s________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________s________
/bɜːrn aʊt/
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/bɜːrn aʊt/
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Definition
________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________l________o________s________e________ ________e________n________e________r________g________y________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________m________ ________d________u________e________ ________t________o________ ________o________v________e________r________w________o________r________k________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________r________e________s________s________
turn your whole life upside down
/tɜːn jʊər həʊl laɪf ʌpˈsaɪd daʊn/
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/tɜːn jʊər həʊl laɪf ʌpˈsaɪd daʊn/
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Definition
(phrase) to completely change one's life in a significant way.
Example
The decision to move to a new country turned her whole life upside down.
familiar
/fəˈmɪliər/
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/fəˈmɪliər/
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Definition
well-known from being seen or met often; easily recognised
Example
The old bookstore had a familiar smell of old books and coffee.
light criminal record
/laɪt ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekərd/
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/laɪt ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekərd/
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Definition
(noun phrase) a minor or insignificant history of criminal offences or convictions
Example
Despite his light criminal record, he was able to find a job as a security guard.
Yes chef
/jes ʃɛf/
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Definition
(phrase) expression used in professional kitchens to acknowledge and confirm an order or instruction given by the head chef
Example
Yes, chef, I will start preparing the dessert now.
messy
/ˈmɛsi/
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/ˈmɛsi/
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Definition
untidy or disorganized
Example
Her desk was always messy with papers strewn everywhere.
Buckle up
/ˈbʌkəl ʌp/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) fasten your seatbelt or safety belt in a vehicle
Example
Buckle up, it's going to get exciting in here!
brutal
/ˈbruːtl̩/
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/ˈbruːtl̩/
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Definition
(adjective) extremely unattractive
weird
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
(adjective) strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain or understand
Example
The movie had a weird ending that left everyone puzzled.
rabbi
Definition
(noun) a rabbi is a Jewish religious leader and teacher
Example
The rabbi led the congregation in prayer at the synagogue.
sus
Definition
(adjective) suspicious or untrustworthy
Example
Her behavior at the party was so sus, I couldn't believe it.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The Rabbi makes this joke because 'sus' is a word teenagers would use and they are talking about the respect of teenagers.
judging
/ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) forming an opinion or conclusion about someone or something
Example
She was judging the book by its cover without reading it.
That's not us
/ðæts nɒt ʌs/
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/ðæts nɒt ʌs/
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Definition
(phrase) used to indicate that something does not represent or reflect oneself or a group
Example
She said we should cheat on the test, but that's not us. We believe in honesty and hard work.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The woman makes a Catholic sign in a Jewish place of worship. That's why the rabbi says - we don't do that!
Hand me
Definition
Example
Hand me the remote control, please.
podcast
/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/
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/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/
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Definition
(noun) a podcast is a series of digital audio or video episodes that can be downloaded or streamed online
Example
I love listening to podcasts on my way to work every morning.
beard
/bɪərd/
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/bɪərd/
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Definition
(noun) the hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks
Example
He has a beard that is long and bushy.
episodes
/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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Definition
(noun) each of the separate instalments into which a serialised story or radio or television programme is divided
Example
She watched the first episode of the new TV series last night.
There's not a Jewish bone in her body
/ðɛrz nɒt ə ˈdʒuːɪʃ bəʊn ɪn hər ˈbɒdi/
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/ðɛrz nɒt ə ˈdʒuːɪʃ bəʊn ɪn hər ˈbɒdi/
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Definition
(phrase) phrase is used to emphasise that someone is not Jewish, either in terms of religion or cultural background.
Example
She is more Jewish than her sister.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
In this phrase you can change the word Jewish for any other adjective e.g. there's not a vegetarian bone in her body
hot
/hɒt/
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Definition
(adjective) very attractive
"The Prophet"
/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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Definition
(noun) a person who speaks for a god or a deity, often delivering messages or teachings
Example
Throughout history, many cultures have revered The Prophet for their wisdom and guidance.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a joke the character is making. Her new boyfriend is a religious teacher so she jokes he speaks to God.
cut ties
/kʌt taɪz/
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Definition
to end a relationship or connection with someone
Example
After the disagreement, she decided to cut ties with her former business partner.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is funny because it's a very formal reaction to an even which has just happened.
cuter
/ˈkjuːtər/
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/ˈkjuːtər/
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Definition
(adjective) more attractive in a sweet or endearing way
Example
The puppy in the pet store was even cuter than the one I saw online.
nap
/næp/
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/næp/
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Definition
(noun) a short period of sleep, especially during the day
Example
After a long day at work, I decided to take a quick nap before dinner.
orgasms
Definition
(noun) intense feelings of pleasure experienced during sexual activity.
Example
She had a powerful orgasm last night.
end up
/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to reach or come to a specific place or situation as a result of a series of events or actions
Example
After getting lost in the city, we ended up at a beautiful park.
burn out
/bɜːrn aʊt/
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/bɜːrn aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to lose energy or enthusiasm due to overwork or stress
Example
After working long hours for weeks, she finally burned out and needed a break.
turn your whole life upside down
/tɜːn jʊər həʊl laɪf ʌpˈsaɪd daʊn/
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/tɜːn jʊər həʊl laɪf ʌpˈsaɪd daʊn/
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Definition
(phrase) to completely change one's life in a significant way.
Example
The decision to move to a new country turned her whole life upside down.
familiar
/fəˈmɪliər/
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/fəˈmɪliər/
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Definition
well-known from being seen or met often; easily recognised
Example
The old bookstore had a familiar smell of old books and coffee.
light criminal record
/laɪt ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekərd/
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/laɪt ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekərd/
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Definition
(noun phrase) a minor or insignificant history of criminal offences or convictions
Example
Despite his light criminal record, he was able to find a job as a security guard.
Yes chef
/jes ʃɛf/
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Definition
(phrase) expression used in professional kitchens to acknowledge and confirm an order or instruction given by the head chef
Example
Yes, chef, I will start preparing the dessert now.
messy
/ˈmɛsi/
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/ˈmɛsi/
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Definition
untidy or disorganized
Example
Her desk was always messy with papers strewn everywhere.
Buckle up
/ˈbʌkəl ʌp/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) fasten your seatbelt or safety belt in a vehicle
Example
Buckle up, it's going to get exciting in here!
brutal
/ˈbruːtl̩/
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/ˈbruːtl̩/
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Definition
(adjective) extremely unattractive
weird
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
(adjective) strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain or understand
Example
The movie had a weird ending that left everyone puzzled.
rabbi
Definition
(noun) a rabbi is a Jewish religious leader and teacher
Example
The rabbi led the congregation in prayer at the synagogue.
sus
Definition
(adjective) suspicious or untrustworthy
Example
Her behavior at the party was so sus, I couldn't believe it.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The Rabbi makes this joke because 'sus' is a word teenagers would use and they are talking about the respect of teenagers.
judging
/ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) forming an opinion or conclusion about someone or something
Example
She was judging the book by its cover without reading it.
That's not us
/ðæts nɒt ʌs/
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/ðæts nɒt ʌs/
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Definition
(phrase) used to indicate that something does not represent or reflect oneself or a group
Example
She said we should cheat on the test, but that's not us. We believe in honesty and hard work.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The woman makes a Catholic sign in a Jewish place of worship. That's why the rabbi says - we don't do that!
Hand me
Definition
Example
Hand me the remote control, please.
podcast
/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/
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/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/
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Definition
(noun) a podcast is a series of digital audio or video episodes that can be downloaded or streamed online
Example
I love listening to podcasts on my way to work every morning.
beard
/bɪərd/
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/bɪərd/
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Definition
(noun) the hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks
Example
He has a beard that is long and bushy.
episodes
/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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Definition
(noun) each of the separate instalments into which a serialised story or radio or television programme is divided
Example
She watched the first episode of the new TV series last night.
There's not a Jewish bone in her body
/ðɛrz nɒt ə ˈdʒuːɪʃ bəʊn ɪn hər ˈbɒdi/
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/ðɛrz nɒt ə ˈdʒuːɪʃ bəʊn ɪn hər ˈbɒdi/
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Definition
(phrase) phrase is used to emphasise that someone is not Jewish, either in terms of religion or cultural background.
Example
She is more Jewish than her sister.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
In this phrase you can change the word Jewish for any other adjective e.g. there's not a vegetarian bone in her body
hot
/hɒt/
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Definition
(adjective) very attractive
"The Prophet"
/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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Definition
(noun) a person who speaks for a god or a deity, often delivering messages or teachings
Example
Throughout history, many cultures have revered The Prophet for their wisdom and guidance.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a joke the character is making. Her new boyfriend is a religious teacher so she jokes he speaks to God.
cut ties
/kʌt taɪz/
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Definition
to end a relationship or connection with someone
Example
After the disagreement, she decided to cut ties with her former business partner.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is funny because it's a very formal reaction to an even which has just happened.
cuter
/ˈkjuːtər/
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/ˈkjuːtər/
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Definition
(adjective) more attractive in a sweet or endearing way
Example
The puppy in the pet store was even cuter than the one I saw online.
nap
/næp/
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/næp/
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Definition
(noun) a short period of sleep, especially during the day
Example
After a long day at work, I decided to take a quick nap before dinner.
orgasms
Definition
(noun) intense feelings of pleasure experienced during sexual activity.
Example
She had a powerful orgasm last night.
end up
/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to reach or come to a specific place or situation as a result of a series of events or actions
Example
After getting lost in the city, we ended up at a beautiful park.
burn out
/bɜːrn aʊt/
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/bɜːrn aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to lose energy or enthusiasm due to overwork or stress
Example
After working long hours for weeks, she finally burned out and needed a break.
turn your whole life upside down
/tɜːn jʊər həʊl laɪf ʌpˈsaɪd daʊn/
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/tɜːn jʊər həʊl laɪf ʌpˈsaɪd daʊn/
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Definition
(phrase) to completely change one's life in a significant way.
Example
The decision to move to a new country turned her whole life upside down.
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cuter
/ˈkjuːtər/
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/ˈkjuːtər/
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Definition
(adjective) more attractive in a sweet or endearing way
Example
The puppy in the pet store was even cuter than the one I saw online.
Example
The puppy is cuter than the kitten.
Example
She is the cutest girl in the class.
judging
/ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) forming an opinion or conclusion about someone or something
Example
She was judging the book by its cover without reading it.
Example
I judge people based on their actions.
brutal
/ˈbruːtl̩/
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/ˈbruːtl̩/
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Definition
(adjective) extremely unattractive
Example
The movie was brutal, with lots of violence and blood.
Example
The storm last night was more brutal than we expected.
Example
The dictator's regime was the most brutal in history.
episodes
/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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/ˈɛpɪˌsoʊdz/
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Definition
(noun) each of the separate instalments into which a serialised story or radio or television programme is divided
Example
She watched the first episode of the new TV series last night.
Example
I watched the latest episode of my favorite TV show last night.
Example
The show has a very episodic structure, with each episode focusing on a different character.
weird
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
(adjective) strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain or understand
Example
The movie had a weird ending that left everyone puzzled.
Example
This is even weirder than I expected.
Example
That was the weirdest movie I've ever seen.
messy
/ˈmɛsi/
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/ˈmɛsi/
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Definition
untidy or disorganized
Example
Her desk was always messy with papers strewn everywhere.
Example
Her room is always messy with clothes strewn everywhere.
Example
The kitchen was even messier after the cooking experiment.
Example
The bathroom was the messiest room in the house.
hot
/hɒt/
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Definition
(adjective) very attractive
Example
This is the hottest day of the year.
cut ties
/kʌt taɪz/
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Definition
to end a relationship or connection with someone
Example
After the disagreement, she decided to cut ties with her former business partner.
Example
She cuts ties with toxic friends easily.
Example
I am cutting ties with my old job to pursue a new career.
Example
He is cutting ties with his past mistakes.
Example
They cut ties with their landlord after a disagreement.
Teacher's comment
This is funny because it's a very formal reaction to an even which has just happened.
end up
/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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/ˈɛnd ʌp/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to reach or come to a specific place or situation as a result of a series of events or actions
Example
After getting lost in the city, we ended up at a beautiful park.
Example
She ends up going to the gym every day.
Example
We ended up watching a movie instead of going out.
Example
I keep ending up in the same situation.
"The Prophet"
/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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/ˈðə ˈprɒfɪt/
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Definition
(noun) a person who speaks for a god or a deity, often delivering messages or teachings
Example
Throughout history, many cultures have revered The Prophet for their wisdom and guidance.
Example
The Prophets delivered messages from God.
Teacher's comment
This is a joke the character is making. Her new boyfriend is a religious teacher so she jokes he speaks to God.
orgasms
Definition
(noun) intense feelings of pleasure experienced during sexual activity.
Example
She had a powerful orgasm last night.
Example
Multiple orgasms are possible for some people.
sus
Definition
(adjective) suspicious or untrustworthy
Example
Her behavior at the party was so sus, I couldn't believe it.
Example
I think that guy is sus, he's been acting strange all day.
Example
Her behavior was so suspicious, I knew something was up.
Example
I sussed out the situation and realized it was a scam.
Teacher's comment
The Rabbi makes this joke because 'sus' is a word teenagers would use and they are talking about the respect of teenagers.
burn out
/bɜːrn aʊt/
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/bɜːrn aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to lose energy or enthusiasm due to overwork or stress
Example
After working long hours for weeks, she finally burned out and needed a break.
Example
She burned out after working long hours without a break.
Example
He's burning out from the stress of his job.
Example
If she keeps working at this pace, she'll burns out soon.
familiar
/fəˈmɪliər/
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/fəˈmɪliər/
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Definition
well-known from being seen or met often; easily recognised
Example
The old bookstore had a familiar smell of old books and coffee.
Example
I am familiar with this neighborhood.
Example
She spoke familiarly with the staff at the restaurant.
Example
The new software was unfamiliar to me.
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