Vocabulary

  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • have to: Must do
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • across from: Being on the other side
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • aside from
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • do time: To spend a period in prison as a punishment.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • sentenced to life: To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
  • point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
  • knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
  • lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • stand out
  • two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • dead in the water: At a complete standstill with no chance of progress or success.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • non stick: A substance used to coat a surface to prevent things from sticking to it.
  • think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
  • itching to: Desperate (to do something)
  • give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
  • by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
  • cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • degree: Amount or extent of something
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
  • agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • important: Having power or authority
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • aggravate: To make a negative situation even worse
  • jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
  • parole: Conditional release of a prisoner
  • jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
  • nickel: American coin worth 5 cents
  • lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
  • quarterback: Payer who directs play in American football
  • southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
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    • across from

      US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/

      UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Being on the other side
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    • addict

      US /əˈdɪkt/

      UK /ˈædɪkt/

      • Noun
      • Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
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    • agent

      US /ˈedʒənt/

      UK /'eɪdʒənt/

      • Noun
      • Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
      • Person who represents or decides for others
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    • aggravate

      US /ˈæɡrəˌvet/

      UK /'æɡrəveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a negative situation even worse
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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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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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at this point in time

      US /ət ðɪs ˈpɔɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      UK /ət ðɪs ˈpɒɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      • other
      • At the current or specific moment under consideration.
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • by default

      US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/

      • Adverb
      • Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
      • Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
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    • by design

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • communicate

      US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

      UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give and exchange information
      • To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
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    • communication

      US /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /kəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Talking to people; giving information to people
      • The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • cozy

      US /ˈkozi/

      UK /'kəʊzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
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    • crime

      US /kraɪm/

      UK /kraɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
      • Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
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    • dead in the water

      US /dɛd ɪn ðə ˈwɑtɚ/

      UK /ded ɪn ðə ˈwɔ:tə/

      • other
      • At a complete standstill with no chance of progress or success.
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    • degree

      US /dɪˈɡri/

      UK /dɪˈgri:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount or extent of something
      • Unit for measuring temperature or angles
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    • do time

      US /du taɪm/

      UK /duː taɪm/

      • other
      • To spend a period in prison as a punishment.
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • file in

      US /faɪl ɪn/

      UK /faɪl ɪn/

      • other
      • Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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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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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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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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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • give out

      US /ɡɪv aʊt/

      UK /ɡiv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be used up; have nothing left; fail
      • To publicly state something
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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 to prison

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got 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
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    • halfway there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement, indicating that significant progress has been made and the goal is within reach.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a nutshell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a summary; including the main points concisely
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    • in a state

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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    • in other words

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
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    • in the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
      • Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in 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.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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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    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
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    • itching to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Desperate (to do something)
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    • jail

      US /dʒel/

      UK /dʒeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold people who are being punished for a crime
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    • jury

      US /ˈdʒʊri/

      UK /ˈdʒʊəri/

      • Noun
      • 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
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    • keeping up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand what someone is saying
      • To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
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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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lawyer

      US /ˈlɔjɚ/

      UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Professional who helps people with the law
      • A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
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    • lay out

      US /le aʊt/

      UK /lei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show or explain your plans carefully
      • To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange according to a plan or design.
      • To spread out for viewing; display.
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • let in

      US /lɛt ɪn/

      UK /let in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow someone to enter or come in
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    • like anything

      US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
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    • live my life

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
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    • mirror

      US /ˈmɪrɚ/

      UK /'mɪrə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
      • An accurate impression or picture of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reflect (an image)
      • To have similar qualities to something else
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • nickel

      US /ˈnɪkəl/

      UK /'nɪkl/

      • Noun
      • American coin worth 5 cents
      • A chemical element, a hard, silvery-white metal that is used in making alloys and for plating other metals.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plate (metal objects) with nickel.
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    • non stick

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A substance used to coat a surface to prevent things from sticking to it.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
      A1
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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
      A1
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    • on the door

      US /ɑn ðə dɔr/

      UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Situated on the surface or part of a door.
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
      A1
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
      More
    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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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.
      A1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • parole

      US /pəˈrol/

      UK /pə'rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Conditional release of a prisoner
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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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    • pick me up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To collect someone or something from a place.
      • To improve someone's mood or energy.
      A2
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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.
      A1
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    • point in time

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
      • A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
      A2
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    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
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    • quarterback

      US /ˈkwɔ:rtərbæk/

      UK /ˈkwɔ:təbæk/

      • Noun
      • Payer who directs play in American football
      B2
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    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
      A2
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
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    • sentenced to life

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
      • To be destined or condemned to a particular, often unpleasant, existence.
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
      A2
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • southeast

      US /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/

      UK /ˌsaʊθ'i:st/

      • Noun
      • Location in the southeastern part of an area
      B2
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
      A1
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    • stay 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.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • think over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider a problem or issue carefully
      A1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • trial

      US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

      UK /ˈtraɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hearing and judgment of a case in court
      • Act or process of testing or experimenting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made or done as a test or experiment
      A2TOEIC
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
      A1
      More
    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
      More
    • two-way street

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
      • A street on which traffic can travel in both directions.
      More
    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
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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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    cindy posted on 2025/06/30
    Ever wondered how to communicate effectively, even when facing tough situations? Damon West shares incredible lessons learned from serving 7 years in prison, focusing on self-talk and servant leadership that you can apply today! You'll pick up practical phrases and advanced vocabulary that make this an inspirational watch for second chances.

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