Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in terms of
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • deal with
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • interact with
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • bring about: To cause to happen
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • bargain for: To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
  • bang for the buck: The best value or return for the money spent.
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
  • get hands on: Involving active participation and direct experience.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • sum up
  • break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • fight tooth and nail: Fight fiercely and with maximum effort to achieve or defend something.
  • for lack of trying: Without failing due to insufficient effort; despite much effort.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
  • coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • loaded gun: A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
  • set up
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • come apart: To break into separate pieces
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • roll back
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • laughter: Action or sound of laughing
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
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    • across the board

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • back to work

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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    • balance out

      US /ˈbæləns aʊt/

      UK /ˈbæləns aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become more equal to another thing
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    • bang for the buck

      US /bæŋ fər ðə bʌk/

      UK /bæŋ fə ðə bʌk/

      • other
      • The best value or return for the money spent.
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    • bargain for

      US /ˈbɑrgən fɚ/

      UK /ˈbɑ:gɪn fə/

      • other
      • To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
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    • based on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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    • break through

      US /brek θru/

      UK /breik θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
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    • bring about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to happen
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • bring down

      US /brɪŋ daʊn/

      UK /briŋ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
      • To kill someone, often with a gun
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    • carve out

      US /kɑrv aʊt/

      UK /kɑ:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
      • To separate or isolate something from a larger whole.
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • come apart

      US /kʌm əˈpɑrt/

      UK /kʌm əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break into separate pieces
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • coming after

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • despite the fact

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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    • experience in

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • fall apart

      US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/

      UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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    • feel like

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • fight tooth and nail

      US /faɪt tʊθ ənd neɪl/

      UK /faɪt tu:θ ənd neɪl/

      • other
      • Fight fiercely and with maximum effort to achieve or defend something.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fix the problem

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for lack of trying

      US /fɚ læk əv ˈtraɪɪŋ/

      UK /fə læk ɔv ˈtraɪɪŋ/

      • other
      • Without failing due to insufficient effort; despite much effort.
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    • for too long

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • get hands on

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Involving active participation and direct experience.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become actively involved in managing or doing something.
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    • get here

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • in red

      US /ɪn rɛd/

      UK /in red/

      • Phrase
      • Marked or written using the colour red.
      • Adjective
      • Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the first place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the house

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the red

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • laughter

      US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/

      UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Action or sound of laughing
      • The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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    • loaded gun

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      • Noun
      • A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • on the brink of

      US /ɑːn ðiː brɪŋk ɑːv/

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
      • About to happen; imminent.
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    • opening up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • paid off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To have bribed someone.
      • To have paid a debt in full.
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • roll back

      US /rol bæk/

      UK /rəul bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To restore a system or database to a previous state.
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • spend more time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • sum up

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To state the main points of (something) in a concise way.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • turn down

      US /tɚn daʊn/

      UK /tə:n daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
      • To refuse something someone offers you
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
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    • work to do

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
      • Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    President Obama Speaks at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Annual Meeting

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