Apples
A perfect excuse for why you weren’t at the crime scene—like claiming you were busy binge-watching Netflix when someone robbed the bank.
Alibi
The hard facts that prove something, like a lipstick-stained coffee cup showing who actually finished your latte.
Evidence
Those tiny breadcrumbs detectives follow to solve a mystery—like when you find cookie crumbs and know who raided the jar!
Clues
The person everyone points to and says, "Yeah, they totally did it," even if they just have a suspicious mustache.
a prime suspect
When the jury decides, "Yep, it was you," and now you’re trading Netflix for prison documentaries.
to be found guilty
What Sherlock Holmes does with style—or what you do when you can’t find your missing sock.
to investigate
Someone who saw everything but somehow missed the most important detail.
a witness
Homes where the previous tenants never left and now throw ghost parties at 3 a.m.
haunted places / houses
That thing you do when you see chocolate cake—or whatever a higher power is for you!
to worship
To sneak a quick look without being caught, like spying on the last slice of pizza to see if anyone’s going for it.
Peek around the corner
When your spidey sense tingles because you know something’s up—like realizing someone opened your secret candy stash.
To be aware of
To pretend you don’t care, like saying, "Whatever," after losing a game but secretly plotting revenge.
shrug it off
A cute little laugh that bursts out uncontrollably, often when you’re trying to be serious.
giggle
A fancy way of saying "total disaster"—like when your cake collapses five minutes before the party.
debacle
Something so weird it makes you question reality—like pineapple on pizza or socks with sandals.
bizarre
He failed the exam, but it ____ have been because he spent the whole night gaming instead of studying.
Chalk it up to
By the time you saw him again, he ____ have gained a lot of weight because his doctor mentioned serious health risks.
obese
She looked exhausted; carrying the responsibility of the whole project ____ have felt like a heavy ____ on her shoulders.
burden
They weren’t speaking at the party, so they ____ have had a ____ over something serious recently.
Have a rift with somebody
After months of arguing, they ____ have finally decided to ____ since they were seen hugging at the meeting.
Reconcile
If she didn’t show up for her sister’s wedding, there ____ have been some serious ____ between them.
Estrangement
He forgot his passport at home—it ____ have slipped his mind, but it’s such an ____ document for travel!
essential
The investigator’s new findings ____ have helped ____ the mystery, as the case is suddenly making sense. (пролить свет на)
Shed light on
After traveling the world for years, they ____ have decided to finally ____ in a quiet little town.
settle down
She finished the marathon, but she ____ have needed a lot of ____ from her friends to keep going through the tough parts. (Давай, ты сможешь!!!)
Encouragement