overreach
to go beyond the proper limit or use more than is sensible
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S2E14: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 14Comedy
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
birthing
the act of giving birth
persuasive
able to persuade people to do or believe something
prudent
careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
breaded
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
fives
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
tabling
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
valet
a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person
send it
to do something with full effort or confidence
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fancied
imagined rather than real
jarring
causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it
validate
to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable
gunning
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
screwing
the act of fastening something with a screw
find out
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
my man
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
here's the thing
used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying
can't stand
to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them
as ever
as usual; as always
sneak around
to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing
bagging
the act of putting things into bags or packages