Vocabulary

  • 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.
  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • get to grips with: To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
  • turn on
  • get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • crank out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • count out: To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • previous day: The day before the current day.
  • break with: To end a relationship or association.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • raw emotion: Emotion that is unfiltered and intense.
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
  • tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • in colour: Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • along about: At or near a particular time or place.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • blurt out: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • slug it out: To fight fiercely, especially in boxing, by exchanging heavy blows.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • break out
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • kick down: To forcibly break open a door or barrier by kicking.
  • in terms of
  • drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
  • get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
  • experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • full of the joys of spring: Feeling very happy and full of energy.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • stay over: To stay at someone's house for a night.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • along about

      US /əˈlɑŋ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /əˈlɒŋ əˈbaʊt/

      • other
      • At or near a particular time or place.
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    • any sort of

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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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 opposed to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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 the moment

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back out

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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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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    • blurt out

      US /blɚt aʊt/

      UK /blə:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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    • break with

      US /brek wɪð/

      UK /breik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship or association.
      • To publicly disagree with or separate from a group or organization.
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    • breathe in

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • breathe out

      US /brið aʊt/

      UK /bri:ð aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exhale air from the lungs.
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    • bump into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • chaos

      US /ˈkeˌɑs/

      UK /'keɪɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • State of utter confusion or disorder
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete disorder and confusion.
      • Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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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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    • 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 out with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
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    • count out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
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    • crank out

      US /kræŋk aʊt/

      UK /kræŋk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
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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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    • drop into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
      • To descend or fall into a state or condition.
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    • emotion

      US /ɪˈmoʃən/

      UK /iˈməuʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
      • A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • experienced in

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
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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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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • from the heart

      US /frəm ðə hɑrt/

      UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/

      • other
      • In a very sincere and genuine way.
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    • full of the joys of spring

      US /fʊl əv ðə ˈʤɔɪz əv sprɪŋ/

      UK /fʊl əv ðə ˈʤɔɪz əv sprɪŋ/

      • other
      • Feeling very happy and full of energy.
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    • get a grip

      US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/

      • Idiom
      • To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
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    • get onto

      US /ɡɛt ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /ɡet ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
      • To start talking or dealing with a new subject.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get to grips with

      US /ɡɛt tə ɡrɪps wɪθ/

      UK /ɡet tə ɡrɪps wɪθ/

      • other
      • To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a state

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in colour

      US /ɪn ˈkʌlər/

      UK /in ˈkʌlə/

      • other
      • Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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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 motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
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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 terms of

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

      US /ɪn ði zon/

      UK /in ðə zəun/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
      • Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • kick down

      US /kɪk daʊn/

      UK /kik daun/

      • other
      • To forcibly break open a door or barrier by kicking.
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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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    • new level

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
      • A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

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      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • off the charts

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
      • Adverb
      • To an extreme degree; exceptionally.
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    • on the couch

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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    • on the internet

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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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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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • over to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • previous day

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      UK

      • Noun
      • The day before the current day.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the day before the current one.
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    • rate it

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
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    • rather than

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • raw emotion

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      • Uncountable Noun
      • Emotion that is unfiltered and intense.
      • A display of vulnerability through intense feelings.
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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    • sit around

      US /sit əˈraʊnd/

      UK /sit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
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    • slug it out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fight fiercely, especially in boxing, by exchanging heavy blows.
      • To compete fiercely and determinedly, often over a long period.
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    • stay over

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay at someone's house for a night.
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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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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • tune in

      US /tun ɪn/

      UK /tju:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
      • To pay attention to something; to be aware of something.
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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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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    #physiology#brain#heart rate#performance#pressure#thinking

    Alan Watkins - "Being Brilliant Every Single Day" - TEDx Portsmouth

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    Ever wonder what makes some people brilliant *every single day*? This fascinating TED Talk dives into the neuroscience and performance psychology behind peak performance, revealing how simple breathing techniques can make a huge difference! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to heart rate variability and practical tips for managing pressure, perfect for boosting your workplace performance.

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