Alanis Morisette | American English Subtitles

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chardonnay - type of white wine

death row pardon- to be released or excused from the death penalty (for commiting a crime)

funny way- interesting way

it figures- expression used when something turns out (happens) a certain way (usually said sarcastically)

play it safe- to do things safely and cautiously to avoid any unwanted accident or situation

sneak up on- to happen suprisingly (usually something happens slowly and is eventually noticed)

blow up in your face- in this context "blow up in your face" means that everything goes wrong even though you are trying to make everything go right

traffic jam- heavy traffic (automobiles)

cigarette break- a short time at work when one can smoke a cigarette (also called a smoking break)

to help someone out- colloquial way of saying "help someone"