Vocabulary

  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • by inches: By a very small margin or distance.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • whip out
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • cook up: To invent a story or plan, especially dishonestly.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
  • hitch up: To pull or raise something, especially clothing, to a higher position.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • ass out: To eject someone forcibly from a place.
  • off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
  • hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
  • song and dance: A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • rip out: To remove something quickly and violently.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • in terms of
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • check out
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
  • in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
  • in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • salt of the earth: A very good, honest, and reliable person.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • interact with
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • family: Close group of people or organizations
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
  • theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
  • town: Small city
  • asshole: Insulting term for stupid or irritating people
  • mustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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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    • ass out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eject someone forcibly from a place.
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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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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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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    • by god

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      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
      • An expression of strong promise or determination.
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    • by inches

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By a very small margin or distance.
      • Making very slow or gradual progress.
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • come by

      US /kʌm baɪ/

      UK /kʌm bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
      • To visit someone
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
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    • concerted effort

      US /kənˈsɚtɪd ˈɛfət/

      UK /kənˈsə:tid ˈefət/

      • Noun
      • An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
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    • cook up

      US /kʊk ʌp/

      UK /kuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent a story or plan, especially dishonestly.
      • To prepare food quickly and easily.
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    • crush on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
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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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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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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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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • get along

      US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
      • To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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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 together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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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 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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    • hit on

      US /hɪt ɑn/

      UK /hit ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discover an idea, etc. by chance
      • To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
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    • hitch up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pull or raise something, especially clothing, to a higher position.
      • To connect or fasten something using a hitch or hook.
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    • in a nutshell

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a summary; including the main points concisely
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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 my book

      US /ɪn maɪ bʊk/

      UK /ɪn maɪ bʊk/

      • other
      • According to my personal opinion or belief.
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    • in progress

      US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/

      UK /in ˈprəuɡres/

      • Adjective
      • Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
      • Phrase
      • In the course of being done or carried out.
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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 school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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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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    • 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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    • kick ass

      US /kɪk æs/

      UK /kik æs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decisively defeat someone
      • To perform exceptionally well
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    • level with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • mustache

      US /ˈmʌsˌtæʃ, məˈstæʃ/

      UK /mə'stɑ:ʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hair that grows above the upper lip
      • The style or shape of a mustache.
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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 shame

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
      • Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
      • Phrase
      • Without apology or regret.
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    • of a lifetime

      US /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      UK /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      • other
      • Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
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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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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
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    • off the bat

      US /ɔf ði bæt/

      UK /ɔf ðə bæt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; without delay.
      • Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • on a daily basis

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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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 to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • opening up

      US

      UK

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

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • read for

      US /rid fɚ/

      UK /ri:d fə/

      • other
      • To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
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    • rip out

      US /rɪp aʊt/

      UK /rip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something quickly and violently.
      • To extract or remove something completely.
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    • salt of the earth

      US /sɔlt ʌv ði ɝθ/

      UK /sɒlt əv ði ɜ:θ/

      • other
      • A very good, honest, and reliable person.
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    • song and dance

      US /sɔŋ ənd dæns/

      UK /sɒŋ ənd dɑ:ns/

      • other
      • A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
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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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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
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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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    • theater

      US /ˈθiətɚ/

      UK /'θɪətə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where plays or movies are seen
      • Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
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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 hand

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
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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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    • 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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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • whip out

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      • Phrasal Verb
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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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    Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Authors at Google? Nick Offerman shares hilarious anecdotes and songs from his book, "Paddle Your Own Canoe," and you'll even get a peek at his woodworking skills! Tune in for a fun look at creativity, career choices, and maybe even learn a thing or two about building your own canoe.

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