phrasal verb in the English language, used to show a wide variety of emotions, or, as here, to simply mean "let's go." You won't have much trouble picking them up with that, will you? "To pick up" girls (or boys) is to try and meet and attract them so that they will go out with you later. The chicks. The teeny-boppers. A "chick" is a somewhat dated slang word for a girl or woman, and a "teeny bopper" is a very old-fashioned term for teenage girls who often love musicians who specialize in cute looks and stupid love songs. I think Ben has gotten beyond the teeny-bopper stage. In this case, a particular phase or period of time in life. Here's the track star, himself! "Track and field" are sports such as running and long jumping that are popular in schools, and in the Olympics. The Helpingham Award. The name of the prize that Ben apparently won at school. Plastics. The flexible building material, of course, but more importantly, the most remembered single word in the entire movie. That's a deal. Very common for "agreement," and in other contexts, a good price. College yearbook. The annual book published by schools that have pictures of all of their students. Captain of the cross-country team. A "captain" is a military term meaning leader. "Cross-country" races are those that are very long, such as the 5,000 meter race, as opposed to races like the 100 meter dash. Managing editor of the paper in his senior year. Remember, college is usually divided into four years; Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. Ben and Mrs. Robinson become reacquainted.... I'm just sort of disturbed about things. "Disturbed" is an interesting alternative to upset, or bothered. Do you know how to work a foreign shift? In this case, referring to the "stick shift" in a car, which allows a driver to change gears, or speed. I feel funny about coming into a dark house. Note the use of "funny" in this context to mean nervous or strange. A common use of a versatile adjective. I'm very neurotic. "Neurotic" is a very useful word from psychology that describes someone who is convinced the world is against them, or more generally, who is very nervous. Did you know that I was an alcoholic? Someone who is dependent on alcoholic drinks. For God's sake, Mrs. Robinson, here we are. An interesting little expression that shows frustration, anger or other intense emotion. You start opening up your personal life. Note that you can "open up" a book, but if you do the same with your life, you are revealing its private details. You are trying to seduce me.....aren't you? A critical verb meaning to try and attract, in a sexual or romantic way. I feel very flattered that you--- "To flatter" is to complim
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