Altered Carbon S01 - Episode 8 - Clash by Night

be on paid leave

to be temporarily away from work while still receiving your salary, typically due to personal, medical, or other approved reasons

be on the take

to accept bribes or other illegal payments in exchange for doing something, often in a position of authority

take somebody down

to defeat, criticize, or humiliate someone, often in a public setting or debate

a dipper

a person or object that dips or immerses into something, such as a tool used for scooping liquids or small items

be empowered

to be given the authority, confidence, or means to do something, often to make decisions or take action

True love triumphs over all

the idea that genuine, sincere love can overcome any difficulties or obstacles

be shattered

to be broken into many pieces physically, or to be deeply disappointed or emotionally devastated

pull something off

to successfully accomplish or complete a difficult task or goal

get one’s hands dirty

to engage in hard, unpleasant, or practical work, often involving effort or effortful tasks

malware

malicious software designed to harm, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems or data

take somebody up on one’s offer

to accept an invitation, proposal, or offer made by someone else

keep one’s word

to do what one has promised or committed to do; to be truthful and reliable

be on point

to be accurate, relevant, well-prepared, or precisely correct in a situation

add up

to make sense logically; to be reasonable or consistent

outsmart / outmaneuver somebody

to outthink, outwit, or outplay someone in order to gain an advantage or succeed over them

press charges

to formally accuse someone of committing a crime, leading to legal action or prosecution