Vocabulary

  • as time goes by: Over the course of time; as time passes.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • round up: To bring together; gather; collect
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • such as: For example; like
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • gone with the wind: Completely lost or vanished without a trace.
  • for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
  • torn between: Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
  • prey on: To victimize or exploit someone, especially someone vulnerable.
  • side against: To support one party in opposition to another.
  • in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
  • in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
  • at the last moment: Just before the final deadline or event.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • from central casting: Used to describe someone who perfectly fits a stereotype, like a character actor.
  • for England: To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
  • above average
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • stock footage: Film or video footage that can be used in other projects.
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • opening sequence: The series of shots or scenes that appear at the beginning of a film or television program, often setting the tone or introducing key elements of the story.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • at ease
  • shine on: To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
  • cut and dried: Completely settled and decided; not allowing for any changes or discussion.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • out cold: Unconscious; knocked out.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • at a cost: Involving loss or sacrifice.
  • have to: Must do
  • in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
  • in appearance: Judging by how someone or something looks.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
  • film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
  • set up
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
  • on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
  • move about: To go from place to place; travel around.
  • for all time: Forever; eternally.
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • American: Person from the USA
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • French: Person's name
  • actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
  • jewish
  • German: Concerning the culture and people of Germany
  • Germany: A country in central Europe, officially the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • Paris: Sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae
  • bros: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • rick: Pile in ricks
  • warner: Someone who gives a warning to others
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • above average

      US /əˈbʌv ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /əˈbʌv ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Better than average; exceeding the norm.
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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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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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • as time goes by

      US /əz taɪm ɡoʊz baɪ/

      UK /əz taɪm gəuz baɪ/

      • other
      • Over the course of time; as time passes.
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    • at a cost

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Involving loss or sacrifice.
      • Involving a specified amount of money.
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    • at ease

      US /æt iz/

      UK /æt i:z/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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    • at the last moment

      US /ət ðə ˈlæst ˈmoʊmənt/

      UK /ət ðə ˈlɑ:st ˈməumənt/

      • other
      • Just before the final deadline or event.
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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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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • bros

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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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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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • cut and dried

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Completely settled and decided; not allowing for any changes or discussion.
      • Predictable or uninteresting because it is so familiar.
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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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    • 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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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • film set

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
      • The environment and equipment used for shooting a film.
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    • for all time

      US /fɔr ɔl taɪm/

      UK /fɔ: ɔ:l taim/

      • Phrase
      • Forever; eternally.
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    • for best

      US /fɚ best/

      UK /fə best/

      • other
      • An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
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    • for England

      US /fɚ ˈɪŋɡlənd/

      UK /fə ˈɪŋɡlənd/

      • other
      • To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • from central casting

      US /frəm ˈsɛntrəl ˈkæstɪŋ/

      UK /frəm ˈsentrəl ˈkɑ:stɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to describe someone who perfectly fits a stereotype, like a character actor.
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    • from the start

      US /frʌm ði stɑrt/

      UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from the outset.
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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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    • gone with the wind

      US /gɔn wɪð ðə wɪnd/

      UK /gɒn wɪð ðə wɪnd/

      • other
      • Completely lost or vanished without a trace.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in appearance

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Judging by how someone or something looks.
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    • in color

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
      • Adjective
      • Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
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    • in exchange for

      US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/

      UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
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    • in hiding

      US /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

      UK /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

      • other
      • Trying to avoid being found or caught.
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    • in key

      US /ɪn ki/

      UK /ɪn ki:/

      • other
      • Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in private

      US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/

      UK /in ˈpraivit/

      • Phrase
      • Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
      • In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
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    • in the picture

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Aware of what is happening; informed.
      • Involved in something; participating.
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    • in the same vein

      US /ɪn ðə ˈseɪm veɪn/

      UK /in ðə ˈseim vein/

      • other
      • In a similar style, manner, or approach.
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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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    • 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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    • knock on

      US /nɑk ɑn/

      UK /nɔk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike a door or window to attract attention.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
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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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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • move about

      US /muv əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mu:v əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go from place to place; travel around.
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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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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    • on site

      US /ɑn saɪt/

      UK /ɔn sait/

      • Adverb
      • At the location of a particular activity or project.
      • Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
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    • one being

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
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    • opening sequence

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The series of shots or scenes that appear at the beginning of a film or television program, often setting the tone or introducing key elements of the story.
      • The initial series of events or performances that mark the start of a larger event or ceremony.
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    • out cold

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious; knocked out.
      • In a deep sleep; completely asleep.
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    • out of the ordinary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
      • Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
      • Phrase
      • Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
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    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • prey on

      US /pre ɑn/

      UK /prei ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To victimize or exploit someone, especially someone vulnerable.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reflect on

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • round up

      US /raʊnd ʌp/

      UK /raund ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring together; gather; collect
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather together; to collect or assemble.
      • To increase a number to the next highest whole number.
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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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    • set with

      US /sɛt wɪð/

      UK /set wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be decorated or adorned with something.
      • To be covered or filled with something.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
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    • shine on

      US /ʃaɪn ɑn/

      UK /ʃain ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
      • To prosper or be successful.
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    • side against

      US /saɪd əˈgɛnst/

      UK /saɪd əˈgenst/

      • other
      • To support one party in opposition to another.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • stock footage

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Film or video footage that can be used in other projects.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • torn between

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
      • Experiencing conflicting loyalties or obligations.
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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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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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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 the exception of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
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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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    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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