at play here
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- In operation or having an effect in a particular situation or context.
A1Morebreak it to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To tell someone bad news.
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecommunicate
US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/
UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give and exchange information
- To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
feel right
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
A1Morefigure 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.
A1Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morehands down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- Adverb
- Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMoreimprove upon
US /ɪmˈpruv əˈpɑn/
UK /imˈpru:v əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
B1Morein 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.
C1Morein other words
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UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in pursuit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
C2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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
A1Moremake 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.
A1Moremuster up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To summon or gather (courage, energy, etc.) from within oneself.
- To gather or summon (effort, strength, etc.) with difficulty.
off the shelf
US /ɔf ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔf ðə ʃelf/
- Adjective
- Readily available; not custom-made.
- Adverb
- Selling very quickly and in large quantities.
A2Moreon the market
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale.
- Actively seeking employment.
A2Moreout 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.
A1Morepercent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
A2TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretalking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- 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
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- regardless of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- muster up: To summon or gather (courage, energy, etc.) from within oneself.
- break it to: To tell someone bad news.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- improve upon: To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
- off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- product: Item that can be bought
- famous: Excellent
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- buy: To believe something; accept
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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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【TEDx】Start with why - how great leaders inspire action: Simon Sinek at TEDxPugetSound
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steven posted on 2014/06/07Ever wonder what makes truly inspiring leaders tick? Simon Sinek's famous TED talk, "Start with Why," dives deep into the Golden Circle concept, showing you how to motivate action by focusing on purpose. You'll pick up powerful vocabulary and insights perfect for understanding leadership and innovation in the workplace!
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