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The Big Lebowski (1997)

High in the running = To have a very good chance of winning
World-wide = Across the whole world
''The dude was quite possibly the laziest of Los Angeles county which would place him high in the running for laziest world-wide.''

Where do I fit in? - When someone has plans to do something and they want your involvment but you can imagine what that persons wants you to do
''You told Brandt on the phone.He told me.So where do I fit in?''

Weekday = Monday to Friday
- '' You don't go out looking for a job dressed like that,do you? On a weekday?''
- '' Is this.....What day is this?''

Fond of = To like
Free spirited = Does whatever she wants
''Wonderful woman.We're all very fond of her.Very free spirited''

Compensate = To pay someone money because you hurt him or damaged his property
A bum/ A loser = A person who is never a success
Hostage = A person who is caught and kept as a prisoner
Kidnapper = A person who kidnaps somebody ( Takes a person by force and demands money for his safe release )

Turn = The time when somebody among a group of people is allowed to do something ( Like in a card game)
Take turns = For each person to do something one after the other to make sure it is fair
Bowling = The game where you roll a heavy ball to knock down wooden objects (pins)
- '' You brought a fucking Pomeranian ( small dog) bowling ?''
- ''What do you mean brought it bowling? II didn't rent it shoes.I'm not buying it a fucking beer.He's not taking your fucking turn,Dude.''

Tournament = A competion where players / teams play against each other
Briefcase = A flat case used for carrying papers
Heart attack = A sudden serious illness when the heart stops working properly
cab - Taxi
Firearm - a gun
Rug - A small carpet
Phoney - Not real / Fake
Homework = Work that teachers give their students for them to do at home
Millionaire = A very rich person ( has over a million dollars or pounds etc

Ransom note = A letter demanding money for the release of a prisoner (kidnapped)
Urn = Special container used for the dust (ashes) that are left after a body has been burnt (cremated)
Place - Home
A cripple - Handicapped ; disabled person
Instructions = Detailed information of how to do something correctly
Undies - Underwear ; Pants (UK)

Rug = A small carpet

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