Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • take down: To capture physically
  • teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • pick up the pieces: Begin to recover after a failure or disaster.
  • change out: To remove something and replace it with something else.
  • followed up: To check information or facts later
  • pick on: To tease or bully someone
  • close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
  • team building: The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • leave no stone unturned: To try every possible means to achieve something.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • help out: To assist someone
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • run out of gas: To lose energy or motivation; become exhausted.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
  • in terms of
  • out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
  • pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
  • at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
  • worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • in contention: Competing and having a chance to win or succeed.
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
  • off the clock: Not working; outside of official work hours.
  • record holder: A person or thing that holds a record, especially in sports.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
  • kick off: To start a football match.
  • for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
  • on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
  • in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
  • pass over: To cross or bypass
  • out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
  • for the win: Used to express enthusiasm or determination to achieve victory or success.
  • black and white
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
  • in flames: Burning fiercely
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • conference: Series of lectures held as an event
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
  • select: To choose a suitable thing from a group
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • title: Book produced by a publisher
  • butler: Senior male servant in a household
  • duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
  • championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
  • wade: Person's name
  • curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
  • reset: To return to the original start or formation
  • golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
  • jazz: Music known for its energetic beat and spontaneity
  • offseason: Another spelling of off-season
  • derrick: Framework erected over an oil well to allow drill
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    • a few moments

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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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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    • 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

      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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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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 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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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • at the hands of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • By the agency or through the actions of.
      • Through the responsibility or fault of.
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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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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • butler

      US /ˈbʌtlə/

      UK /ˈbʌtlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Senior male servant in a household
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    • by no means

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • champion

      US /'tʃæmpɪən/

      UK /'tʃæmpɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who fights for or supports strongly
      • The title given to the winner of a competition.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support or fight for something you believe in
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    • championship

      US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sports competition to find the best player or team
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    • change out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something and replace it with something else.
      • To remove one set of clothes and put on another.
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    • close out

      US /kloz aʊt/

      UK /kləuz aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
      • To terminate or offset an existing financial position or trade.
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    • conference

      US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/

      UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of lectures held as an event
      • An association of US sports teams
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hold a discussion; consult.
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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect something
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    • curry

      US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/

      UK /'kʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
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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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    • derrick

      US /ˈdɛrɪk/

      UK /ˈderɪk/

      • Noun
      • Framework erected over an oil well to allow drill
      • Proper Noun
      • A male given name.
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
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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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    • duo

      US /ˈdu:oʊ/

      UK /ˈdju:əʊ/

      • Noun
      • Two (e.g. of living or people)
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    • embrace it

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept something enthusiastically.
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • followed up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check information or facts later
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication.
      • To take further action; to pursue something further.
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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 ages

      US /fɚ ðə ˈeidʒəz/

      UK /fə ðə ˈeidʒɪz/

      • other
      • Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
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    • for the loss

      US /fɚ ðə lɔs/

      UK /fə ðə lɒs/

      • other
      • Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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    • for the win

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express enthusiasm or determination to achieve victory or success.
      • Interjection
      • Expressing that something is excellent or a great idea.
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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 up against

      US /goʊ ʌp əˈgɛnst/

      UK /gəu ʌp əˈgenst/

      • other
      • To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
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    • golden

      US /ˈgoʊldən/

      UK /ˈgəʊldən/

      • Adjective
      • Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
      • Made of gold
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heading to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
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    • in contention

      US /ɪn kənˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /in kənˈtenʃən/

      • other
      • Competing and having a chance to win or succeed.
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    • in fairness

      US /ɪn ˈfɛrnəs/

      UK /in ˈfeənəs/

      • other
      • Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
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    • in favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in flames

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Burning fiercely
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    • in good hands

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
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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 real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in style

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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    • in terms of

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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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 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 post

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpoʊst/

      UK /in ðə ˈpəust/

      • other
      • Sent by mail or postal service.
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
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    • jazz

      US /dʒæz/

      UK /dʒæz/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Music known for its energetic beat and spontaneity
      • Empty or meaningless talk, conversation
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    • kick off

      US /kɪk ɔf/

      UK /kik ɔf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To start a football match.
      • To start a campaign or event.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start something.
      • To remove (shoes) by kicking.
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
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    • leave no stone unturned

      US /liv noʊ stoʊn ənˈtɝnd/

      UK /li:v nəʊ stəun ʌnˈtɜ:nd/

      • other
      • To try every possible means to achieve something.
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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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    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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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 course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off the clock

      US /ɔf ðə klɑk/

      UK /ɒf ðə klɒk/

      • other
      • Not working; outside of official work hours.
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    • offseason

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Another spelling of off-season
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    • on the brink of

      US /ɑːn ðiː brɪŋk ɑːv/

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
      • About to happen; imminent.
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    • on the floor

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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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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    • other than

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of breath

      US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/

      UK /aut ɔv breθ/

      • Adjective
      • Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
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    • out of gas

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
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    • out of the question

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Impossible; not worth discussing.
      • Idiom
      • Impossible; not to be considered.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pass from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
      • To be inherited or bequeathed from one person to another.
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    • pass over

      US /pæs ˈovɚ/

      UK /pɑ:s ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cross or bypass
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
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    • pick on

      US /pɪk ɑn/

      UK /pik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tease or bully someone
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    • pick up the pieces

      US /pɪk ʌp ðə ˈpisɪz/

      UK /pɪk ʌp ðə ˈpi:sɪz/

      • other
      • Begin to recover after a failure or disaster.
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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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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • pretty solid

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
      • Fairly firm or well-established; not easily broken or changed.
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    • pull through

      US /pʊl θru/

      UK /pul θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get back to a good condition; recover
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    • record holder

      US /rɪˈkɚd ˈholdɚ/

      UK /riˈkɔ:d ˈhəuldə/

      • Noun
      • A person or thing that holds a record, especially in sports.
      • A person or thing that holds a record in a particular field or activity.
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    • reset

      US /riˈsɛt/

      UK /ˌri:'set/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To return to the original start or formation
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To return to the original start or formation
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    • retire

      US /rɪˈtaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop using, producing, or servicing something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop taking part in a competition or game
      • To quit having jobs because you are old
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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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    • run out of gas

      US /rʌn aʊt əv gæs/

      UK /rʌn aʊt əv gæs/

      • other
      • To lose energy or motivation; become exhausted.
      • To use all the fuel and have none left.
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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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    • select

      US /sɪˈlɛkt/

      UK /sɪ'lekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To choose a suitable thing from a group
      • To retrieve data from a database using a query.
      • Adjective
      • Carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable.
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • solid

      US /ˈsɑlɪd/

      UK /'sɒlɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to be trusted; reliable
      • Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
      • Noun
      • Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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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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    • take down

      US /tek daʊn/

      UK /teik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To capture physically
      • To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
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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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    • team building

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
      • A management strategy focused on improving team performance and cohesion.
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    • team up with

      US /tim ʌp wɪð/

      UK /ti:m ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join with someone in order to work on something together.
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    • teamed up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To form as a group to work together on something
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    • the following

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The amount of time that remains or is available.
      • The remaining duration of a game or competition.
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    • title

      US /ˈtaɪtl/

      UK /'taɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Book produced by a publisher
      • Name given to something to identify or describe it
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a name to identify or describe something
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • up for grabs

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Available to anyone who wants them.
      • Phrase
      • Available to be won or obtained.
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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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    • wade

      US /wed/

      UK /weɪd/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk in shallow water
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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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    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish 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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    • worth mentioning

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
      • Significant enough to warrant attention or discussion.
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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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