Vocabulary

  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in terms of
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • have to: Must do
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • pump up: To inflate something with air using a pump.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • get a hold: To make contact with someone
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • pitch on: To choose somebody/something
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • deal with
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • truck out: To carry goods or materials away by truck.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • differs from: To not be the same as something else
  • pick out: To choose or select one item from many
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • turn on
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • on time
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • beat to: To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • set up
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
  • show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
  • zero in: To focus on a target
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • fill up
  • pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
  • weak: Not having a strong character
  • student: Person studying at school
  • symphony: Harmony of color or sound
  • listening: To use your ears to hear and understand things
  • chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
  • serene: Very calm or peaceful
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    • after the fact

      US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/

      • other
      • Happening or known later than the actual event.
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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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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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the outset

      US /æt ði ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

      UK /æt ðə ˈautset/

      • Phrase
      • At the very beginning; from the start.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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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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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • beat to

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
      • To defeat someone in a competition or race to achieve something.
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    • chord

      US /kɔrd, kord/

      UK /kɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Line that joins two points on a circle
      • Combination of musical notes played at same time
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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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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • differs from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not be the same as something else
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Is not the same as; is not like
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
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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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    • get a hold

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make contact with someone
      • To control your emotions
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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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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    • go 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
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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 back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • go over there

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or travel to a specific location.
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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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    • hand out

      US /hænd aʊt/

      UK /hænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute papers (often in class)
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    • hand up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a big way

      US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/

      • other
      • To a great or significant extent.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
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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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
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    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
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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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    • 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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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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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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    • overwhelming majority

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
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    • pick out

      US /pɪk aʊt/

      UK /pik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose or select one item from many
      • To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • pitch in

      US /pɪtʃ ɪn/

      UK /pitʃ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To help or join together to accomplish something
      • To contribute something, often money.
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    • pitch on

      US /pɪtʃ ɑn/

      UK /pitʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose somebody/something
      • To suddenly decide to do or start something.
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • point at

      US

      UK

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

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • pump up

      US /pʌmp ʌp/

      UK /pʌmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inflate something with air using a pump.
      • To increase or improve something.
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    • quiz

      US /kwɪz/

      UK /kwɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A game in which players answer questions on topics
      • Brief spoken or written test, given to students
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a person many questions about something
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    • quiz question

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • serene

      US /səˈrin/

      UK /səˈri:n/

      • Adjective
      • Very calm or peaceful
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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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    • show of hands

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
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    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
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    • start on

      US /stɑrt ɑn/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start doing something.
      • To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
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    • symphony

      US /ˈsɪmfəni/

      UK /ˈsɪmfəni/

      • Noun
      • Harmony of color or sound
      • Long piece of classical music for an orchestra
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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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    • the following

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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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 the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
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    • truck out

      US /trʌk aʊt/

      UK /trʌk aʊt/

      • other
      • To carry goods or materials away by truck.
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    • turn in

      US /tɚn ɪn/

      UK /tə:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce or achieve a good performance
      • To go to bed
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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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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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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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    • way up there

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a considerable height or distance.
      • In a high or elevated position; far above.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
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    • write out

      US /raɪt aʊt/

      UK /rait aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
      • To copy something by writing it.
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    • zero in

      US /ˈzɪro ɪn/

      UK /ˈziərəu in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To focus on a target
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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