Two and a Half Men S4E22: English vocabulary

locked with a key

to talk in a casual, lively way

melted rock beneath the Earth's surface

a bet on the result of something

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

sexual conversation over the phone

to stop something from succeeding

the narrow passage in the wrist that the median nerve passes through

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

move back to a safer place

in a very bad or ruined state

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

to waste money by spending it carelessly

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

used to say that an attempt was not successful

an evening when a couple goes out together on a date

the legal duty to serve as a juror in a trial

to save or hide something for later use

the act of putting things into bags or packages

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

a light ringing sound

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to stop something bad from happening

the liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

at all; used for emphasis in negative statements

made at home, not in a store or factory

to give something to another person

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

to suffer or die from lack of food

a small hot pepper used in cooking

the hard outer part of bread

a bar that turns around a fixed point and helps lift or move something

bad, useless, or not worth using

washed or carried onto land by the sea

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

a person who drives a taxi

a voucher that lets someone buy something later, usually as a gift

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A polite reply to thanks, meaning you were happy to help

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

shades of the color yellow

to make plans or prepare for something before it happens

to depend on someone or something and trust that they will help or happen

very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

more correct or more suitable

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

the previous time something happened or was done

please come inside

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

long, thin pasta in the form of strings

to a very great degree; very much

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done