Intro

Yes, it’s a funny story, that happened with Avery, who accidentally ate all the Holiday cookies. These cookies were prepared for a big party hosted by her boyfriend Cameron and his mother Erica. Oops! 😅 Along the way, you’ll hear a lot of common English phrases that people actually use in real life. Let’s watch and learn.

Video lesson

Learn vocabulary: words and phrases

“Make sure to show some love”

This means to give attention or affection to someone or something to make them feel appreciated. For example, if you visit a friend’s house and they have a pet, you might pet it or say something kind about it to “show some love.”

“They’re unreal”

This means something is so good that it’s hard to believe. You can use it to describe amazing food, experiences, or events. For instance, “The view from the mountain was unreal!”

“Particular about”

Someone who is “particular about” something is very specific or picky about how they want it. For example, “She’s particular about her coffee; it must have two sugars and no cream.”

“A special batch just for me”

“Batch” means a group or set of items made together, for example, several cakes making at the same time.

At night, Avery suddenly feels hungry and goes to the kitchen to eat something.

“She got into the cookies”

“Got into” here means accessing or eating something one shouldn’t.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”

This means if someone is determined, they’ll find a way to do something, even if it’s hard. For example, “I didn’t have money for a gym membership, so I worked out at home—where there’s a will, there’s a way!”

“Time is of the essence”

This means time is very important, and you need to act quickly. For example, “We need to submit this form today—time is of the essence.”

Exorbitant

means something is much more than what is reasonable or normal, especially when talking about prices or costs. If something is exorbitant, it costs way too much and feels unfair. For example: “The price of that jacket is exorbitant — it’s way more expensive than it should be!”. In the clip, Erica says that the amount of chocolate was too large.

“Physically induce vomiting”

means to make someone throw up (vomit) by using some kind of physical action. This could mean using their fingers or another method to trigger the reflex that makes them vomit to feel better.

“Flush her system”

To “flush” a system means to clean it out or remove harmful substances. Doctors might “flush” a wound with water, or a dog might need its stomach flushed after eating something toxic.

“Let me get this straight”

is a phrase people use when they want to make sure they understand something clearly. It’s often said before repeating or summarizing what they think they heard. When someone says, “Let me get this straight,” they are asking, “Am I understanding this correctly?” They want to check if their version of the story or situation is right.

“pretend to administer treatment”

‘Pretend’ means to act like something is real when it isn’t. ‘Administer treatment’ means to give medical help, like medicine or first aid. When we put it together, it means to fake giving medical help, like playing a role or making it look like you’re doing it.

“I’m not proud”

When Avery says this, she means that she knows what she’s about to do isn’t a good or right thing, but she feels like she has no choice. In this case, it seems like she’s about to make a deal with the doctor, even though she doesn’t feel good about it. She’s admitting that it’s not her best moment.

“Compromises ethical codes”

This means doing something that goes against rules or principles of right and wrong. For example, “Cheating on a test compromises the school’s ethical codes.”

in-laws

means persons you are related to by marriage, especially the parents and other members of your husband’s or wife’s family.

“Shockingly well”

This means something went surprisingly positive, better than expected. For example, “I was nervous about the exam, but I did shockingly well!”

“Get in the car. I’ll take care of this.”

This shows someone taking responsibility for solving a problem. For example, if a friend forgets their wallet at dinner, you might say, “Don’t worry about the bill; I’ll take care of this.”

“Fair enough”

This means you agree that something is reasonable or acceptable, but perhaps there is more to be said or done. For example, “I can’t come to the party, but I’ll join next time.” You might reply, “Fair enough.”

“It’s a lot”

This is a casual way to say something is overwhelming or surprising, often emotionally. For example, “Seeing my childhood home again — it’s a lot.”

Great job today, everyone! We covered a lot of useful phrases and vocabulary, and I hope you feel more confident using them in real conversations. You know, practice makes perfect, so try to use these phrases whenever you can. If you have any questions or want to share your own examples, leave a comment—I’d love to hear from you! See you next lesson! Bye.