Shadowing Practice: Modern Familly Funniest Moments #1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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How could you not know what she was mad about?
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How could you not know what she was mad about?
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Because she didn't tell me.
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She just freaked out.
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I cannot believe you, Phil!
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How could you?
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What is happening?
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What did I do?
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Are you serious?
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You are?
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You don't know.
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We've had this conversation a hundred times.
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No, no, no, I'm not.
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I'm not doing this again.
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You tell me what you did.
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Uh...
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Was it...
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What?
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No, Phil.
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No, no, no, no. No,
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I'm going to get some air.
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Claire!
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No, don't follow me!
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Happy Valenberthiversary!
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Storm and off.
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Ah, wonderful timing.
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Please step into Cabana 3.
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Your mystery man awaits.
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Hi!
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Hi.
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I know that you and I aren't supposed to be here,
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but after today, I am tired of living a life of fear.
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Was Gloria Claire's brunette surprise?
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It all started when Claire gave me a free pass to Funtown.
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I thought, just try it today.
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Take a ride.
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See how it feels.
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I've never noticed how sexy your feet are.
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Thank you.
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This isn't happening, Gloria.
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Oh, there you are.
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Sorry I missed you at the bowling alley.
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She looked different with a headband on.
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Warming up in a hot tub first.
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Unconventional.
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Hey, anything to loosen up Bex?
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Did we meet a Becky?
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Maybe.
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There were so many of them.
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So, how old is this Bex?
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Forty-four.
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It's on.
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Oh, there you are.
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Wait.
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Your Bex?
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Yep.
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And I'm eager to learn.
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A warning.
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My form's clumsy, but I'm great with my feet.
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Really?
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Well, you know I cry at weddings?
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Oh, no. What a glorious day.
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Stop, stop crying.
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But just because you have ice water in your veins doesn't mean that- No, no, Lily.
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No, Lily.
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He's fine.
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Daddy's not sad.
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Daddy, daddy.
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No. No. No, no, Lily.
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No, Lily.
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Daddy's fine.
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Daddy's not sad.
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Daddy, daddy.
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No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. See?
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I told you it was funny.
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Who are you texting?
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No, no one.
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I'm just reading my horoscope.
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Liar, why would anyone read their horoscope so late in the day?
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Everything's already happened.
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There's a dude, isn't there?
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What?
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No. Sneaking off with your phone,
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the clean hair, your one bra that fits properly.
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Spill.
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Okay, fine.
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There is a dude.
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Oh, God, it's not another high school boy, is it?
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No, he's legal.
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He's just embarrassing in a different way.
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You know you've been like this your whole life.
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I don't know what my husband is saying to you or why he's covered in your underwear.
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Obviously, I'm trying to seduce him for his money.
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Because that's what I do, right?
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What do I have to give back so that everyone trusts me?
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Huh?
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These earrings?
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No. What?
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This bracelet?
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No. My new dress?
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No. I didn't respond because this shouldn't be about me.
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It should be about you talking to you about it.
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Phil, honey.
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No, no, no, no. You're welcome.
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Phil, this is a nice car.
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And it's half the price of a new car.
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If you don't buy it, I will.
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What would Claire say?
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You know what?
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Maybe we should find you something a little more lumbar support.
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Yeah.
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You know what, you're not having a spine and all.
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I have a spine.
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Do you have a spine?
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I have a spine.
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So, want to take it for a spin?
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You know what?
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I'd rather take her for a spin.
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Let's get her top down and see what she can do.
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I'm, no, I meant the convertible.
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Oh, God.
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I forgive you.
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Oh, wow.
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I am not prepared for this.
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I just...
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I want to...
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RIP TO YOUR...
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What?
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No!
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Stop!
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You're lying, but you're lying!
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I got Gloria!
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Daddy!
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I got Gloria!
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Mom, come on.
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No!
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I got Gloria!
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I'm at your legs!
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I got Gloria!
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Come on, back in the back of the bed!
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Stand up like a big dog.
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Come on.
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All right, all right, all right.
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Stop it!
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Stop it, stop it!
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The two of you!
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I am so sorry about this.
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No, it's cool, it's cool.
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This is ridiculous.
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Gloria didn't steal me, Didi, and you know it.
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We grew apart for years,
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and you left to find yourself, remember?
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I thought I could handle this.
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I'm so sorry.
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You don't say sorry anymore.
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That word means nothing in your mouth.
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I got Gloria.
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I'll just be alone for the rest of my life and that's okay.
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No, don't say that.
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In my country, there's a saying that means love is just around the corner.
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I come from a neighborhood with a lot of prostitutes.
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And I thought he was the one.
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And I even told my mom about him!
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You better cherish him!
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Hello?
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Wow.
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Are you sure you're gay?
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No. Cam?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Okay.
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Who gets the dude?
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These never happened.
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Fine.
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I'll take them.
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But we're just gonna hang out and see where it goes.
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Jay, what are you doing here?
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Spent the whole day looking for that miserable...
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You're the foodie in a hootie?
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Why would you say that?
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Ketchup!
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I'm trying, but I'm lost!
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You insulted my mother.
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Oh, my God.
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You're close to outlaw?
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It's closet outlaw.
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Jay, I don't blame you for being mad.
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I turned my legions of fans against you,
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and it's foodie and a hoodie, by the way.
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But you got a bigger problem at home than I just heard about,
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and I think I can help you with it.
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Claire.
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Oh, Gloria, I can't believe you recognized me.
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I'm so sorry about my hair.
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I'm so glad that we could finally talk about it.
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Grow it out.
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Let yourself be a girl.
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Oh, no. Okay, final set of instructions on a day
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that will no doubt be a memorable chapter in my forthcoming memoir, You Rang.
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You, Cabana 2.
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You, Cabana 3.
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You are a romantic.
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Honey, if you don't like my hair, I can change it.
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What?
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I'd love it.
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Maybe next week I can arrange a little rendezvous with a redhead.
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Oh, okay.
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I'm glad we cleared that up.
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I can't wait for my bowling lesson with you.
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Oh, my God.
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Fuddy in a hoodie was here today.
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Oh, you're great.
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When does Posh good here?
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And I apologize for being late.
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You know, I left a message.
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I'm sorry I missed your call.
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Can you say that one more time?
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Once I hit the coast highway, I didn't stop.
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I turned off my cell phone.
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I ate fish tacos for lunch.
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It was insane.
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I haven't built that free in years.
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All my stress completely disappeared.
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And so did my keys.
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Oh, actually, that's no good.
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I'm meeting my friend Denise for a drink.
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Denise?
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Do I know Denise?
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Yeah, you know my old girlfriend.
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Oh, my God, gross.
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I can't even picture you with a woman.
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Thank you.
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You had a girlfriend before, Mom?
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Tried to.
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Trust me, I had plenty of fun in my time.
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And then I met your mom.
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And thank you.
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Want to ring the dinner bell, old bomber?
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Oh, that's actually really quaint.
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Is it one of those little triangles?
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Say!
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C-ee-ee!
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Hey!
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Loudest call in the tri-county area.
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Do it again!
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Now, sweetheart, I think once was enough.
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C-ee-ee!
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Wow.
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It's actually an animal that runs toward that sound, huh?
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I listen with my mind,
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and if you pay attention,
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women will tell you what they want by telling you the opposite of what they want.
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Like the other day, Claire was like,
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you have to move your car.
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There's no space in the garage for both of our cars.
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And what she's really saying is that,
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you know, I should probably get a sports car.
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Whoa.
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You ready to do this?
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So ready.
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Jumping off this cliff represents jumping into our future as adventurers.
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Okay.
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Count to three.
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One, two, three.
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Bill!
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Honey, what happened?
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I'm so sorry.
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I bailed at the last second, but I'm ready now.
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I promise.
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All right.
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Ready?
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One, two, three.
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Come on!
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Oh, hey, there you are.
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Uh-huh.
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Um, I feel like you jumped on two.
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Oh!
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Honey, jumping.
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It's fun.
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It's really fun.
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But the point was to do it with you.
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So if that's going to be a problem, just...
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No, I definitely want to do it.
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It's just that I'm having a hard time getting my legs to cooperate.
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Okay.
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You're gonna have to push me.
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You're sure?
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Yes.
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Just one hard push and I'm good.
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Okay.
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Here we go!
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Oh, come on!
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Context & Background
This transcript from a humorous exchange demonstrates the dynamics of communication within a family setting, particularly highlighting misunderstandings and emotional reactions. The dialogue presents various situations where characters express surprise, frustration, and playful interactions, making it rich material for English learners looking to grasp colloquial speech and emotional context. This type of conversation often appears in everyday life, where language can be infused with humor and informal expressions.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "How could you not know...?" - A phrase often used to express disbelief or surprise that someone is unaware of something.
- "You tell me what you did." - This phrase encourages the other person to explain their actions, often used in conflict resolution.
- "I'm going to get some air." - A common expression indicating that someone needs a break from a tense situation.
- "Happy Valenberthiversary!" - A playful phrase combining 'Valentine's Day' and 'anniversary,' showcasing creative language use.
- "This isn't happening." - A dramatic expression often used in disbelief or shock, ideal for emphasizing emotional moments.
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