Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • yellow pages: A telephone directory with listings of businesses, often printed on yellow paper.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • set up
  • to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • under the carpet: To hide problems or mistakes instead of dealing with them.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • dawn on: If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • take offense: To feel resentful or upset as a result of something.
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • on time
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • like crack: Very fast or with great energy and intensity.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
  • stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • work out
  • ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
  • on end: Continuously; without stopping.
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
  • Internet: Worldwide computer network system
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
  • density: Degree to which an area is filled or covered
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    • a couple hundred

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Approximately two hundred.
      • Phrase
      • A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
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    • a tremendous amount

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • A very large quantity or number of something.
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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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 one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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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 some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • dawn on

      US /dɔn ɑn/

      UK /dɔ:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
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    • density

      US /ˈdɛnsɪti/

      UK /ˈdensəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Degree to which an area is filled or covered
      • The degree of compactness of a substance.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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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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    • finish with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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 at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a row

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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 school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • into space

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
      • Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
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    • lift off

      US /lɪft ɔf/

      UK /lift ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
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    • like crack

      US /laɪk kræk/

      UK /laɪk kræk/

      • other
      • Very fast or with great energy and intensity.
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    • negotiate with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on end

      US /ɑn ɛnd/

      UK /ɔn end/

      • Phrase
      • Continuously; without stopping.
      • In an upright position; standing vertically.
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    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the hook

      US /ɑn ði hʊk/

      UK /ɔn ðə huk/

      • Idiom
      • Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
      • In a difficult or dangerous situation; at risk.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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    • out of commission

      US /aʊt ʌv kəˈmɪʃən/

      UK /aut ɔv kəˈmiʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
      • (Of a ship or military unit) no longer in active service.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
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    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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    • ride on

      US /raɪd ɑn/

      UK /raid ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
      • To depend on something for success.
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
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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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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • stand back

      US /stænd bæk/

      UK /stænd bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
      • To not get involved in a situation; to take a detached perspective.
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • take offense

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel resentful or upset as a result of something.
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    • talking about

      US

      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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    • to the day

      US /tu ðə deɪ/

      UK /tu ðə deɪ/

      • other
      • Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
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    • to the moon

      US /tu ðə mun/

      UK /tu ðə mu:n/

      • other
      • Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
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    • under the carpet

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈkɑrpət/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈkɑ:pit/

      • other
      • To hide problems or mistakes instead of dealing with them.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • yellow pages

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A telephone directory with listings of businesses, often printed on yellow paper.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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