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  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • out of date: Expired; too old to be used
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • patch up: To repair something quickly or temporarily.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • give and take
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • send up: To make fun of by Imitating
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • deal with
  • from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
  • lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • come of age: To reach adulthood; to become an adult.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • around town: In the local area or vicinity.
  • live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • American: Person from the USA
  • class: To place things into groups by common qualities
  • comprehensive: Including most or all things
  • reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
  • strengthen: To make something stronger
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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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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    • around town

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the local area or vicinity.
      • In various places throughout the town.
      • Adjective
      • Socially active and well-known in the town.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • 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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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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    • come of age

      US /kʌm ʌv edʒ/

      UK /kʌm ɔv eidʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach adulthood; to become an adult.
      • To reach a stage of full development; to become prominent or important.
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    • comprehensive

      US /ˌkɑ:mprɪˈhensɪv/

      UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Including most or all things
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    • cracking down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
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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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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • do the right thing

      US /du ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      UK /duː ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      • other
      • To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
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    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • from the outset

      US /frəm ði ˈaʊtsɛt/

      UK /frəm ði ˈaʊtset/

      • other
      • From the beginning of a process or event.
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    • give and take

      US /ɡɪv ənd tek/

      UK /ɡiv ænd teik/

      • Phrase
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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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    • hand out

      US /hænd aʊt/

      UK /hænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute papers (often in class)
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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 every way

      US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/

      UK /in ˈevri wei/

      • Phrase
      • In all manners or respects; completely.
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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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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    • lay out

      US /le aʊt/

      UK /lei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show or explain your plans carefully
      • To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange according to a plan or design.
      • To spread out for viewing; display.
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    • live up

      US /liv ʌp/

      UK /liv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be as good as expected or promised.
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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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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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    • 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 ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • out of date

      US /aʊt ʌv det/

      UK /aut ɔv deit/

      • Adjective
      • Expired; too old to be used
      • Not fashionable; old fashioned
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • overwhelming majority

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To repair something quickly or temporarily.
      • To resolve a quarrel or disagreement; to reconcile.
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
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    • reform

      US /rɪˈfɔrm/

      UK /rɪ'fɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To re-shape something to a better condition
      • To (cause to) lead a non-criminal life
      • Noun
      • An improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • send up

      US /sɛnd ʌp/

      UK /send ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make fun of by Imitating
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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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    • strengthen

      US /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛn-/

      UK /ˈstreŋθn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something stronger
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

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

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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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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    • way too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
      • An expression indicating that a period of time has been excessively extended since a particular event.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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