Vocabulary

  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • have to: Must do
  • on the dot: Exactly on time; punctual.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • use up: To use all of; consume
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
  • by foot: Walking, instead of using transport
  • have words: To argue or quarrel with someone.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • important: Having power or authority
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
  • hint: To suggest without being direct about it
  • length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
  • bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
  • bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
  • approximate: About; not exact but close
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
  • ambulance: Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
  • modal: Verb like 'may' or 'can', showing a verb's mood
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • limitation: Act of controlling or reducing the size of
  • hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
  • approximation: Something that is similar, but not an exact copy
  • doorway: The space that a door can close
  • homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • ambulance

      US /ˈæmbjələns/

      UK /ˈæmbjələns/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
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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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    • appreciation

      US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/

      UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rise in value (of property or belongings)
      • Understanding something's value or worth
      • Noun
      • Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
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    • approximate

      US /əˈprɑksəmɪt/

      UK /ə'prɒksɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • About; not exact but close
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be similar to, but not exactly the same
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    • approximation

      US /əˌprɑksəˈmeʃən/

      UK /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Something that is similar, but not an exact copy
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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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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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    • bang

      US /bæŋ/

      UK /bæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike something loudly or forcefully
      • Noun
      • Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
      • A loud noise
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    • bolt

      US /boʊlt/

      UK /bəʊlt/

      • Noun
      • Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
      • Piece of metal for joining two things together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lock by putting a piece of metal across a door
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    • by foot

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Walking, instead of using transport
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    • clock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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    • clock on

      US /klɑk ɑn/

      UK /klɒk ɒn/

      • other
      • To register the start time of work using a time clock.
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    • come after

      US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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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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    • coming after

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
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    • crazy

      US /ˈkrezi/

      UK /'kreɪzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; mad
      • Not being sensible or practical
      • Noun
      • Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • doorway

      US /ˈdɔ:rweɪ/

      UK /ˈdɔ:weɪ/

      • Noun
      • The space that a door can close
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    • dot

      US /dɑt/

      UK /dɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place small amounts/things in various places
      • To mark something by placing a small, round spot
      • Noun
      • Small round mark
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

      • Adjective
      • Completely correct; accurate; specific
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, sometimes using force
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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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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    • finish with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship
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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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    • hail

      US /hel/

      UK /heɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To speak of something with admiration/excitement
      • To call out to (taxi) to get it to pick you up
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fly, fall together through the air
      • Used to say that hail is falling
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • have words

      US /hæv wɝdz/

      UK /hæv wɜ:dz/

      • other
      • To argue or quarrel with someone.
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    • hint

      US /hɪnt/

      UK /hɪnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To suggest without being direct about it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Helpful piece of information
      • Tiny quantity or sign of something
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    • homework

      US /ˈhomˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈhəumwə:k/

      • Noun
      • Work that a student is given to do at home
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    • hurry

      US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/

      UK /'hʌrɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of moving quickly because you are late
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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 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 trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • length

      US /leŋθ/

      UK /leŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distance from one end of a pool to the other
      • Measurement of distance or of time
      • Adjective
      • Being long in extent.
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    • limitation

      US /ˌlɪmɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of controlling or reducing the size of
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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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    • modal

      US /ˈmodl:/

      UK /'məʊdl/

      • Adjective
      • Verb like 'may' or 'can', showing a verb's mood
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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 a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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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    • of means

      US /ʌv minz/

      UK /əv mi:nz/

      • other
      • Having resources or wealth available for use.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on the dot

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Exactly on time; punctual.
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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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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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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.
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • 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
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • use up

      US /juz ʌp/

      UK /ju:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • 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.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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