Seinfeld – Looking Busy at Work

Level 4Seinfeld3:38

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

season/ˈsizn̩/A1
mùa
In this lesson: the time each year in sports when games are played
P
pull (s/t) off
succeed in doing something difficult
S
stress doll
a small toy used to relieve stress by squeezing
D
drop everything
stop what you're doing and focus on something else
R
reps
representatives, usually in business
I
interleague play
when teams from different leagues play against each other in sports
S
show (s/o) a good time
entertain (someone)
B
bastard
an offensive or rude word for someone (It can be used in a friendly way among friends.)
S
son of a bitch
an offensive or rude word for someone (It can be used in a friendly way among friends.)
make it/meɪk ɪt/B1
đến nơi / thành công
In this lesson: arrive
T
take (s/o) out on the town
show (someone) around and have fun in the city
H
have (s/t) in store for (s/o)
plan (something) for (someone) in the future
A
another round
ordering another set of drinks
B
big drinker
someone who drinks a lot of alcohol
I
I can hold my own.
I can keep up. I can do it. (I can drink a lot.)
F
FAA
the Federal Aviation Administration, responsible for air safety in the U.S.
H
Hush up!
Be quiet!
minute/ˈmɪnɪt/A1
phân
In this lesson: as soon as
land/lænd/A2
đất
In this lesson: arrive on the ground after flying
K
kick (s/o)'s butt
defeat (someone), win against (someone)
Y
Yankee
the baseball team from New York
G
Get a hold of yourself!
calm down and control your emotions

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.