at the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Moregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelightbulb
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Electric bulb from which light comes
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
A1Moreoutside 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.
A1Moresee the light
US /si ði laɪt/
UK /si: ðə lait/
- Idiom
- To finally understand something after a period of confusion or ignorance.
- To come into existence or be made public.
A1Moresleight of hand
US /slaɪt ʌv hænd/
UK /ˌslaɪt əv ˈhænd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Skillful deception or trickery using the hands.
- Deception or trickery, especially when cleverly executed.
smoke and mirrors
US
UK
- Phrase
A2Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- got to: To arrive at some place
- smoke and mirrors
- sleight of hand: Skillful deception or trickery using the hands.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- see the light: To finally understand something after a period of confusion or ignorance.
- have to: Must do
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- close: Almost; near
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- sell: To exchange something for money
- lightbulb: Electric bulb from which light comes
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- door: You walk through this when you go in a room
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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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interviewing at a startup be like... (ft. Steven He)
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/04/21Ever wondered what interviewing at a startup is *really* like? Get ready for some hilarious and awkward moments as you dive into a satirical look at startup pitches and coding interviews, perfect for picking up practical workplace vocabulary and understanding situational dialogue. You'll even get a kick out of the cringey humor while learning some advanced terms!
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