Episode 1

Question 1

swear down v.

Answer 1

(inf. Br.) declare emphatically that st is the case v.

Ex.: I swear down it was self-defense.

Question 2

(inf. Br.) declare emphatically that st is the case v.

Answer 2

swear down v.

Ex.: I swear down it was self-defense.

Question 3

Gypo n.

Answer 3

an offensive term for Gypsy n.

Question 4

an offensive term for Gypsy n.

Answer 4

Gypo n.

Question 5

flagon n. /ˈflæɡən/

Answer 5

​a large bottle or similar container, often with a handle, in which wine, etc. is sold or served n.

Ex.: She returned bearing two foaming flagons of ale.

Question 6

​a large bottle or similar container, often with a handle, in which wine, etc. is sold or served n.

Answer 6

flagon n. /ˈflæɡən/

Ex.: She returned bearing two foaming flagons of ale.

Question 7

prob n. /prɑːb/

Answer 7

(inf.) ​a problem n.

Question 8

(inf.) ​a problem n.

Answer 8

prob n. /prɑːb/

Question 9

dim a.

Answer 9

(of shape) ​that you cannot see well because there is not much light a.

Ex.: the dim outline of a house in the moonlight
Ex.2: I could see a dim shape in the doorway.

Question 10

(of shape) ​that you cannot see well because there is not much light a.

Answer 10

dim a.

Ex.: the dim outline of a house in the moonlight
Ex.2: I could see a dim shape in the doorway.

Question 11

Dim problem exc.

Answer 11

No problem; You’re welcome exc.

Question 12

No problem; You’re welcome exc.

Answer 12

Dim problem exc.

Question 13

(Am.) pedophile n. /ˈpiːdəfaɪl/, /ˈpedəfaɪl/

Answer 13

(Br.) paedo n.

Question 14

(Br.) paedo n.

Answer 14

(Am.) pedophile n. /ˈpiːdəfaɪl/, /ˈpedəfaɪl/

Question 15

prick n. /prɪk/
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Answer 15

(taboo, offensive, slang) an offensive word for a man who you think is unpleasant or stupid n.

Question 16

(taboo, offensive, slang) an offensive word for a man who you think is unpleasant or stupid n.

Answer 16

prick n. /prɪk/

Question 17

jumpy a. /ˈdʒʌmpi/

Answer 17

(inf.) ​nervous and anxious, especially because you think that st bad is going to happen a.

Ex.: What’s the matter? You’re so jumpy this evening.

Question 18

(inf.) ​nervous and anxious, especially because you think that st bad is going to happen a.

Answer 18

jumpy a. /ˈdʒʌmpi/

Ex.: What’s the matter? You’re so jumpy this evening.

Question 19

cuz n.

Answer 19

an abbreviation for “cousin” n.

Question 20

an abbreviation for “cousin” n.

Answer 20

cuz n.

Question 21

(Br.) bonnet n.
(Am.) hood n.

Answer 21

the metal part over the front of a vehicle, usually covering the engine; capô n.

Ex.: The child hit the bonnet and was flung through the air.

Question 22

the metal part over the front of a vehicle, usually covering the engine; capô n.

Answer 22

(Br.) bonnet n.
(Am.) hood n.

Ex.: The child hit the bonnet and was flung through the air.

Question 23

pop v. /pɑːp/

Answer 23

[int., trans.] to burst, or make st burst (= break apart or open), with a short explosive sound v.

Ex.: She jumped as someone popped a balloon behind her.

Question 24

[int., trans.] to burst, or make st burst (= break apart or open), with a short explosive sound v.

Answer 24

pop v. /pɑːp/

Ex.: She jumped as someone popped a balloon behind her.

Question 25

bounce v.

Answer 25

[int.] (inf.) to leave a place or group of people v.

Ex.: All right, cool, we’ll bounce.

Question 26

[int.] (inf.) to leave a place or group of people v.

Answer 26

bounce v.

Ex.: All right, cool, we’ll bounce.

Question 27

Mind v.

Answer 27

(Br.) [trans.] used to tell sb to be careful about st or warn them about a danger v.

Ex.: Mind (= Don’t fall on) that step!
Ex.2: Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don’t hit it on a low ceiling)
Ex.3: Mind your language! (= don’t speak in a rude or offensive way)
Ex.4: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to somebody)
Ex.5: Mind where you’re treading!
Ex.6: Mind (that) you don’t cut yourself—that knife’s very sharp.
Ex.7: You must be home for dinner, mind.

Question 28

(Br.) [trans.] used to tell sb to be careful about st or warn them about a danger v.

Answer 28

Mind v.

Ex.: Mind (= Don’t fall on) that step!
Ex.2: Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don’t hit it on a low ceiling)
Ex.3: Mind your language! (= don’t speak in a rude or offensive way)
Ex.4: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to somebody)
Ex.5: Mind where you’re treading!
Ex.6: Mind (that) you don’t cut yourself—that knife’s very sharp.
Ex.7: You must be home for dinner, mind.

Question 29

honest to God/goodness i.

Answer 29

​used to emphasize that what you are saying is true i.

Ex.: Honest to God, Mary, I’m not joking.

Question 30

​used to emphasize that what you are saying is true i.

Answer 30

honest to God/goodness i.

Ex.: Honest to God, Mary, I’m not joking.

Question 31

in/over the course of i.

Answer 31

​(used with expressions for periods of time) during i.

Ex.: He’s seen many changes in the course of his long life.
Ex.2: The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.

Question 32

​(used with expressions for periods of time) during i.

Answer 32

in/over the course of i.

Ex.: He’s seen many changes in the course of his long life.
Ex.2: The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.

Question 33

take it (that…) i.
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Answer 33

to suppose; to assume i.

Ex.: I take it you won’t be coming to the party?

Question 34

to suppose; to assume i.

Answer 34

take it (that…) i.

Ex.: I take it you won’t be coming to the party?

Question 35

incur v. /ɪnˈkɜːr/

Answer 35

(formal) when you have to deal with an unpleasant situation v.

Ex.: She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.

Question 36

(formal) when you have to deal with an unpleasant situation v.

Answer 36

incur v. /ɪnˈkɜːr/

Ex.: She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.