Vocabulary

  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • deal with
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • little else: Almost nothing more; very few other things.
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • on call: Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
  • on the record: Officially documented or registered.
  • guest speaker: An invited speaker who gives a presentation or lecture to an audience.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
  • terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • leg up: Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • get up to: To do something slightly naughty
  • put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • critical to: Extremely important or essential.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • positive side: The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
  • in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
  • like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • slice of the pie: A share of money, profits, or benefits from something valuable.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • sitting pretty: In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • side project: A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • on time
  • table stakes: A rule in poker and other games that a player can only bet the amount of money or chips that they had on the table at the start of a hand.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • important: Having power or authority
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • love: Person's name
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • answer to

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      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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    • 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 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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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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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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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    • become popular

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To start to be liked by many people.
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    • black eye

      US /blæk aɪ/

      UK /blæk ai/

      • Noun
      • A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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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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    • critical to

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or essential.
      • Of decisive importance with reference to the outcome of something; vital.
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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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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • do in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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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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    • entrepreneur

      US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Businessperson who develops new businesses
      • A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
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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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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • get here

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • get up to

      US /ɡɛt ʌp tu/

      UK /ɡet ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something slightly naughty
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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 after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue 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 in with

      US /ɡo ɪn wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu in wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
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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 out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • guest speaker

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • An invited speaker who gives a presentation or lecture to an audience.
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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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 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 focus

      US /ɪn ˈfokəs/

      UK /in ˈfəukəs/

      • Phrase
      • State in which you see something sharp and clearly
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in on

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      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 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 person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the scene

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
      • Actively participating in a performance or dramatic situation.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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 ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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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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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • leg up

      US /lɛɡ ʌp/

      UK /leɡ ʌp/

      • Noun
      • Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
      • An advantage that helps someone to succeed.
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    • like fun

      US /laɪk fʌn/

      UK /laɪk fʌn/

      • other
      • Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
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    • little else

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      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Almost nothing more; very few other things.
      • Phrase
      • Almost nothing else is important.
      • Almost no other options or possibilities.
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    • live on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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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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    • not available

      US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/

      UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
      • Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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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 value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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    • off the record

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      • Adverb
      • Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
      • Adjective
      • Confidential; not to be attributed to a source.
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    • on a day-to-day basis

      US /ɑn ə ˈdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ ˈbeɪsɪs/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈdei tə ˈdei ˈbeisis/

      • other
      • Happening regularly every day as a routine.
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • on call

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      • Adjective
      • Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
      • Adverb
      • In a state of readiness to respond to calls for service or assistance.
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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 the ball

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      • Idiom
      • Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
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    • on the record

      US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
      • Phrase
      • Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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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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    • out of whack

      US /aʊt ʌv hwæk/

      UK /aut ɔv hwæk/

      • Adjective
      • Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
      • Not properly aligned or adjusted.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
      • An optimistic or hopeful perspective.
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    • put off

      US /pʊt ɔf/

      UK /put ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off, e.g. clothing
      • To delay until a later date
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    • put up with

      US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/

      UK /put ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
      • To endure or accept something undesirable.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • side project

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
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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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    • sitting pretty

      US /ˈsɪtɪŋ ˈprɪti/

      UK /ˈsitɪŋ ˈpriti/

      • other
      • In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
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    • slice of the pie

      US /slaɪs əv ðə paɪ/

      UK /slaɪs əv ðə paɪ/

      • other
      • A share of money, profits, or benefits from something valuable.
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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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    • stop working

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
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    • table stakes

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A rule in poker and other games that a player can only bet the amount of money or chips that they had on the table at the start of a hand.
      • The minimum requirements to participate in a particular market or industry.
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talk through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly.
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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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    • terrible at

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Very bad or unskilled at something.
      • Having a very low level of ability in a particular activity.
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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 through

      US /θɪŋk θru/

      UK /θiŋk θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider carefully so all points are covered
      A1
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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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.
      A1
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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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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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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 practice

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
      A1
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    • word of mouth

      US /wɚd ʌv maʊθ/

      UK /wə:d ɔv mauθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information spread by people telling each other.
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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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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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      More
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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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