est of a group. So what is it? :: What’s the new venture? A "business venture" is a risky but often exciting course of action designed to create a growing and successful business. Let’s say…you want to get out of the house and spend a night on the town. A common expression which refers to the act of passing the night relaxing or having fun, often at a restaurant, nightclub or play. References, work experiences---it all checks out fine. In this context, "references" are the names of people that a person looking for a new job will give to a potential employer. If something "checks out," it is verified that what had been claimed is in fact true. How can you know for certain that your loved ones are safe with this stranger? One way of referring to family members, such as your spouse or kids. This looks like a teddy bear. :: Smile, you’re on "nanny camera." A "teddy bear" is a stuffed toy bear for children. A "nanny" is a young women or teenage girl who takes care of kids and cleans the house, usually of wealthy families. Where’s the other camera? Right here in this decorative artifact. An "artifact" is any object made by man, especially something useful. We hide them in mirrors, lamps, televisions, you name it. Another way of saying "anything" after you’ve just named a list of specific things. Couldn’t this be construed as illegal, you know, invasion of privacy? If something is "construed" in a certain way, it is seen or viewed that way. "Invasion of privacy" is a legal term that refers to the viewing or observing of things that people have a right to expect will not be viewed by others. Trust me, when you start to have little Fockers running around, you’ll start to understand the need for this level of protection. This is Jack’s way of telling Greg that if he had kids, he would also want one of Jack’s secret cameras. Hey, I’ll get it. Note the only correct verb tense when planning an immediate response to a phone call or knock at the door (so stop saying "I will get it"). Any problem with the documents? Any piece of paper with information or evidence on it. If anybody else answers, just use a Southern accent and ask for the vegetarian special. The way a restaurant would refer to one its best meatless meals. I’m going to make a run to the store. A slangy way of saying to take a short trip. I’ll be back in a jif. To do something "in a jif" is to do it very quickly. You’ll need something in case your suitcase doesn’t show up. A common colloquial phrasal verb meaning to appear or arrive. OK, let’s head out. A colloquial way of saying to leave. I don’t not like cats. I just prefer dogs. Note the use of the double negative, though in this construction, where the "not" is placed before the verb, it is grammatically corr
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