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bowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morebust down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover an item, especially jewelry, with diamonds or other precious stones.
A1Moreclear out
US /klɪr aʊt/
UK /kliə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty things out of a place
A1Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreeat up
US /it ʌp/
UK /i:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat all of something
- To use a large amount of something, especially money or time.
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefoot up
US /fʊt ʌp/
UK /fʊt ʌp/
- other
- To add numbers to find a total sum.
B2Moreget it on
US /ɡɛt ɪt ɑn/
UK /ɡet it ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing what you say you will do
- To start something.
A1Moreget the picture
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand a situation or idea.
A1Morehalftime
US /ˌhɑ:f'taɪm/
UK /ˌhɑ:f'taɪm/
- Noun
- Rest time between two periods of a game
C2Morehate on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
A2Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morein the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Moreleague
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.
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake a move
US /mek e muv/
UK /meik ə mu:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take action; to initiate something.
- To physically relocate or change position.
A2Moreman down
US /mæn daʊn/
UK /mæn daun/
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a person is injured or incapacitated.
B2Moremuscle up
US /ˈmʌsəl ʌp/
UK /ˈmʌsl ʌp/
- other
- To increase muscle strength or size through exercise.
B2Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreon the beat
US /ɑn ði bit/
UK /ɔn ðə bi:t/
- Adjective
- Assigned to patrol a specific route or area.
- Covering a specific area of news or reporting.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon 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.
pipe down
US /paɪp daʊn/
UK /paip daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be quiet; stop talking or making noise.
A1Morepop out
US /pɑp aʊt/
UK /pɔp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
A2Morepull up on
US /pʊl ʌp ɑn/
UK /pʊl ʌp ɒn/
- other
- To approach and stop a vehicle near a place.
C1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morestrike a chord
US
UK
- Idiom
- To evoke a feeling of recognition, familiarity, or sympathy; to resonate with someone.
B1Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretighten up
US /ˈtaɪtn: ʌp/
UK /ˈtaɪtn ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make stricter or more secure.
- To make something physically firmer or tighter.
A1Moreuncle
US /ˈʌŋkəl/
UK /'ʌŋkl/
- Countable Noun
- Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morework 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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