afford
US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/
UK /ə'fɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To make available, to provide
- To have enough money to pay for something
A2TOEICMorebreak it to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To tell someone bad news.
A2Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome 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
A1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMorefluency
US /ˈfluːənsi/
UK /ˈflu:ənsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to do something well and with ease
- Ability to speak or write a language easily
B1TOEICMorefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrocery list
US
UK
- Noun
- A list of items to buy at a grocery store.
group together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come together in a group; to assemble.
instead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
pause
US /pɔz/
UK /pɔ:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing for a while before continuing
- To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A temporary break before continuing
- Function on a device to stop and restart it
A2Moretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2More
Vocabulary
- break it to: To tell someone bad news.
- going on: To continue doing something
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- grocery list: A list of items to buy at a grocery store.
- go on: To continue doing something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- group together: To come together in a group; to assemble.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- call: A order or request for action
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- afford: To make available, to provide
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- fluency: Ability to do something well and with ease
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
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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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Shopping English - Talking About Rising Price. Daily English Lessons
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Dada Lu posted on 2014/04/18Feeling the pinch with rising prices? This quick lesson dives into everyday English phrases for talking about inflation and the cost of living, perfect for boosting your conversational skills! You'll pick up essential vocabulary and practice real-life dialogues so you can confidently discuss these topics.
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