actual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMorebad apple
US /bæd ˈæpəl/
UK /bæd ˈæpl/
- Noun
- A person who negatively affects others; a troublemaker.
- A corrupt or dishonest individual, especially within an organization.
A1Morebear
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
A2Moreblood is thicker than water
US /blʌd ɪz ˈθɪkɚ ðən ˈwɑtɚ/
UK /blʌd ɪz ˈθɪkə ðən ˈwɔ:tə/
- Proverb
- Family relationships are stronger than other relationships.
B1Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecovenant
US /ˈkʌvənənt/
UK /ˈkʌvənənt/
- Noun
- Solemn promise or vow
- A solemn agreement between God and humans.
- Intransitive Verb
- To enter into a formal agreement.
C2Morecradle
US /ˈkredl/
UK /ˈkreɪdl/
- Countable Noun
- Small bed for a baby, with rockers and sides
- Transitive Verb
- To hold (a child) protectively in your arms
B2Morecuriosity
US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti/
UK /ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- Eager desire to learn more about something
B1Morecuriosity killed the cat
US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti kɪld ðə kæt/
UK /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti kɪld ðə kæt/
- other
- Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble or harm.
B2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredefinitive
US /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
UK /dɪˈfɪnətɪv/
- Adjective
- Clear and leaving no further question
- Considered to be the best and most authoritative of its kind.
B2Morediffer
US /ˈdɪfɚ/
UK /'dɪfə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be different; to be not like others
- Disagree; be of a different opinion.
B1Moredomesticate
US /dəˈmɛstɪˌket/
UK /də'mestɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To train an animal as a pet or to do work; tame
- To breed a plant to be used or consumed by humans
C1Moredoo
US
UK
- Noun
- Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
B2Moreelectricity
US /ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti,ˌilɛk-/
UK /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Energy generated positive and negative charges
- The study or science of electric charges and currents.
A2Moreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMorefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregreat minds think alike
US /ˈɡreɪt ˈmaɪndz θɪŋk əˈlaɪk/
UK /ˈɡreɪt ˈmaɪndz θɪŋk əˈlaɪk/
- Proverb
- Used to express that intelligent people often have the same ideas.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehusk
US /hʌsk/
UK /hʌsk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables
C1TOEICMorehypothesis
US /haɪˈpɑθɪsɪs/
UK /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
- Noun
- A theory trying to explain something
- A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
B1Moreidiom
US /ˈɪdiəm/
UK /ˈɪdiəm/
- Noun
- Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinsult
US /ɪnˈsʌlt/
UK /ɪn'sʌlt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
B1TOEICMoreinvestigate
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to find out facts; to carry out research
A2Morelike cats and dogs
US /laɪk kæts ən dɔgz/
UK /laɪk kæts ən dɒgz/
- other
- Constantly quarrelling or fighting strongly.
B1Morelook 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 with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
man's best friend
US /mænz best frɛnd/
UK /mænz best frend/
- other
- A dog, considered faithful and loyal to humans.
A2Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremethod
US /ˈmɛθəd/
UK /'meθəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
A2TOEICMoremethodology
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- System or techniques to show how to do tasks
B1Moremove 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.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreoriginally
US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
- Adverb
- At first; in the beginning
- In a new and unique manner
A2TOEICMoreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepayload
US /ˈpeˌlod/
UK /ˈpeɪləʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of guided missile containing the explosive
- The cargo carried by a vehicle, especially an aircraft or spacecraft.
C2Morephd
US
UK
- Noun
- Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
C2Moreplumber
US /ˈplʌmɚ/
UK /ˈplʌmə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Worker installing toilets, pipes etc. in buildings
B2TOEICMorepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Moreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Morerotten
US /ˈrɑtn/
UK /'rɒtn/
- Adjective
- Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
B2TOEICMoresatisfaction
US /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
UK /ˌsætɪs'fækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Happy feeling because of something that you did
- Providing enough to make someone happy
B1TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMorespoil
US /spɔɪl/
UK /spɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- To overindulge and harm the character of a child
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of food) to go bad
A2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
suppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreup the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevow
US /vaʊ/
UK /vaʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Very serious promise
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a serious, often a religious, promise
B2Morewomb
US /wum/
UK /wu:m/
- Noun
- Place in a woman's body where a baby grows
B2Morework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1Moreyoga
US /ˈjoʊgə/
UK /ˈjəʊgə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
B2More
Vocabulary
- curiosity killed the cat: Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble or harm.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- great minds think alike: Used to express that intelligent people often have the same ideas.
- bad apple: A person who negatively affects others; a troublemaker.
- blood is thicker than water: Family relationships are stronger than other relationships.
- have to: Must do
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- like cats and dogs: Constantly quarrelling or fighting strongly.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- man's best friend: A dog, considered faithful and loyal to humans.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- womb: Place in a woman's body where a baby grows
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- master: To gain control over something
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- definitive: Clear and leaving no further question
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- vow: Very serious promise
- electricity: Energy generated positive and negative charges
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- originally: At first; in the beginning
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- plumber: Worker installing toilets, pipes etc. in buildings
- cradle: Small bed for a baby, with rockers and sides
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- differ: To be different; to be not like others
- domesticate: To train an animal as a pet or to do work; tame
- methodology: System or techniques to show how to do tasks
- husk: Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables
- covenant: Solemn promise or vow
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- payload: Part of guided missile containing the explosive
- doo: Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
- phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered where common English idioms actually come from? This video dives into the surprising histories behind five popular phrases, helping you understand their origins and use them confidently in conversation! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth with this fun, practical lesson.
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