Friends is a popular American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, centering around a group of six close-knit friends—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their personal and professional lives, highlighting the ups and downs of relationships, careers, and friendships with a mix of humor and heartfelt moments. Known for its witty dialogue, iconic catchphrases, and memorable characters, Friends became a cultural phenomenon, influencing TV comedies for years to come.

1) Which phrasal verb does Phoebe use which means 'examining or sorting'?

"I'm my mail and I open up their monthly.. yano.. statement."

2) When reacting Phoebe being annoyed for receiving $500, Chandler sarcastically says what?

"Oh, Satan's at work again!"

3) How does Phoebe describe the feeling of using the money the bank gave her?

4) Which phrasal verb does Chandler use which means 'extinguish'?

No, no, no.
They say it’s the
same as the distance
from the tip of a guy’s thumb
the the tip of his index finger.
That’s ridiculous.
Can I use either thumb?
Alright. Don’t tell me.
Don’t tell me.
Decaf cappuccino for Joey.
Coffee, black.
Latte.
And an iced tea.
I’m getting pretty good at this.

Excellent.

Good job.
Good for me.
[mumbling]

You okay, Phoebe?

Yeah. No, I’m just, it’s, uh..
It’s not even worth.
It’s my bank.
And what did they do to you?
It’s not,
it’s just.. Okay.
I’m goin’ through
my mail, and I open
up their monthly,
you know, statement–

Easy, easy.

And, yeah..
And there’s $500
extra in my account.
Oh! Satan’s minions
at work again.
Yes, ’cause now I have to go
down there and deal with them.
What are you talkin’ about?
Keep it.
It’s not mine.
I didn’t earned it.
If I kept it,
it would be like stealing.
Yeah, but if you spent it,
it would be like shopping.
Okay. Okay.
Let’s say I bought
a really great pair of shoes.
Do you know what I’d hear
with every step I took?
Not mine. Not mine. Not mine.
And even if I was happy,
okay, and, and skipping.
I’d hear, not-not mine.
Not-not mine.
We’re with you. We got it
Okay. I just, I’d never
be able to enjoy it.
It would be like
this giant karmic debt.
(Monica)
‘Chandler, what are you doin’?’
Hey, what are you doing?

Oh, whoa!

Oh, gross.

What are you doing?

What is this?
I’m smoking. I’m smoking
I’m smoking.
Oh, I can’t believe you.
You’ve been so good
for three years.
And this…is my reward.
Hold on a second, alright.
Just think about what you went
through the last time you quit.
Okay, so this time I won’t quit.

No! Put it down.

Alright! I’m putting it out.
I’m putting it out.
Oh, no! I, uh..
I can’t drink this now.
Alright, I’m gonna go change.
I’ve got a date.
Is this Alan again?
How’s it goin’?
It’s going pretty good,
you know.
It’s nice and we’re having fun.
So, when do we get
to meet the guy?

‘Yeah?’

Let’s see, today’s Monday.

Never.

Come on!
No, no, not after
what happened with Steve.
What are you talking about?
We love Steve.
Steve was sexy!

Sorry.

Yeah.
Look, I don’t even know
how I feel about him yet.
Just give me a chance
to figure that out.
Well, then can we meet him?
No. Sorry.

1. Go through

  • Definition: To examine or search through something carefully.
  • Example: “I’m going through my mail to find the invitation.”

2. Put down

  • Definition: To place something on a surface.
  • Example: “She put down the book and picked up her phone.”

3. Put out

  • Definition: To extinguish or stop something from burning.
  • Example: “He put out the fire before it spread.”

4. Deal with

  • Definition: To handle or manage a situation or problem.
  • Example: “She had to deal with a difficult customer.”

5. Figure out

  • Definition: To understand or solve something.
  • Example: “I’m trying to figure out how this machine works.”

6. Keep it

  • Definition: To retain or hold onto something.
  • Example: “You can keep it; I don’t need it.”

7. Go down

  • Definition: To move to a lower position or travel to a place.
  • Example: “I’ll go down to the store to grab some groceries.”

8. Get to

  • Definition: To have the opportunity or be able to do something.
  • Example: “When do we get to see the movie?”
  1. Have you ever been lucky with money?
  2. Have you ever felt a sense of guilt for finding/ receiving unexpected money?
  3. Do you believe in Karma?
  4. Do you smoke? What do you think of smoking?
  5. Do you think it’s a big deal introducing someone you’re dating to your friends?

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