Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • vegetable oil: Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
  • fuel up: To fill a vehicle with fuel.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • pull into: To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
  • truck in: To bring goods or materials by truck to a location.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
  • buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • do laundry: To wash clothes and other items, typically in a washing machine.
  • kick off: To start a football match.
  • around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • turn on
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
  • squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • stop from: To prevent someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • on the hog: Living without money or relying on scarce resources.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • from a distance: Not close; far away.
  • not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
  • shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
  • creature comfort: Something that makes life more pleasant and comfortable, such as good food and a warm place to live.
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
  • drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
  • climate control: A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • use up: To use all of; consume
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • sprout up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
  • tuck in: To start to eat a meal
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • keep tabs on: To monitor closely; keep under surveillance.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • pull off: To manage to succeed
  • high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • check out
  • fix on: To choose or decide on something or someone.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • in check: Under control; restrained.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
  • consist of
  • on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
  • force into: To compel someone to do something against their will.
  • down the middle: In or along the center of something.
  • such as: For example; like
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • green light
  • seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
  • weight: How heavy something is
  • trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
  • stop: To block or close something
  • road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
  • station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
  • shower: Device producing falling water for cleaning
  • unit: One apartment in a building
  • weigh: To balance things against each other
  • truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • park: Person's name
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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 clock

      US /əˈraʊnd ði klɑk/

      UK /əˈraund ðə klɔk/

      • Phrase
      • All day and all night; continuously.
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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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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at fault

      US /æt fɔlt/

      UK /æt fɔ:lt/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
      • Phrase
      • Culpable; deserving of blame or censure.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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 most

      US /æt most/

      UK /æt məust/

      • Adverb
      • Not more than; a maximum of.
      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate an upper limit or maximum quantity.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • away from home

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
      • Experiencing a sense of detachment or longing due to being distant from one's home and family.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or describing activities, experiences, or situations encountered while traveling or living outside of one's home.
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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    • based on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
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    • break off

      US /brek ɔf/

      UK /breik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship, engagement etc.
      • To cause something to be separated or broken
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    • buckle up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fasten one's seatbelt.
      • To prepare for a difficult or challenging situation.
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • climate control

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      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
      • A feature that allows independent temperature settings for different areas.
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    • consist of

      US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/

      UK /kənˈsist ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • creature comfort

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that makes life more pleasant and comfortable, such as good food and a warm place to live.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • do laundry

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wash clothes and other items, typically in a washing machine.
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    • down the middle

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or along the center of something.
      • (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
      • Adjective
      • Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
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    • drive in

      US /draɪv ɪn/

      UK /draiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
      • To emphasize or impress something forcefully.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • feel like

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      UK

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

      US /fɪks ɑn/

      UK /fɪks ɒn/

      • other
      • To choose or decide on something or someone.
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    • force into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To compel someone to do something against their will.
      • To use physical strength to move something into a space.
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    • from a distance

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not close; far away.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • fuel up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fill a vehicle with fuel.
      • To eat or drink something to give you energy.
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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 out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • green light

      US /ɡrin laɪt/

      UK /ɡri:n lait/

      • Phrase
      • Noun
      • Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
      • A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • high class

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
      • Belonging to or associated with the upper social classes.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in check

      US /ɪn tʃɛk/

      UK /in tʃek/

      • Phrase
      • Under control; restrained.
      • Verified or confirmed to be correct or accurate.
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    • in 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.
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    • in length

      US /ɪn lɛŋkθ/

      UK /in leŋθ/

      • Phrase
      • Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
      • Relating to the duration or extent of something.
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    • in motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
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    • in on

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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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 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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    • internet access

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      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The ability to connect to the internet.
      • A service that allows you to connect to the internet.
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    • keep tabs on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To monitor closely; keep under surveillance.
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    • kick off

      US /kɪk ɔf/

      UK /kik ɔf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To start a football match.
      • To start a campaign or event.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start something.
      • To remove (shoes) by kicking.
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    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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    • live for

      US /liv fɔr/

      UK /liv fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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    • load

      US /lod/

      UK /ləʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
      • A burden; heavy responsibility
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
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    • no matter

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      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • not surprisingly

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on a set

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or working at a filming location.
      • Defined or applicable to a specific set in mathematics.
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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    • on demand

      US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/

      UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adverb
      • Whenever requested or needed.
      • Adjective
      • Available whenever the customer wants it.
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    • on the fly

      US /ɑn ði flai/

      UK /ɔn ðə flai/

      • Phrase
      • While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
      • Adjective
      • (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
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    • on the hog

      US /ɑn ðə ˈhɑɡ/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈhɒɡ/

      • other
      • Living without money or relying on scarce resources.
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    • on the house

      US /ɑn ði haʊs/

      UK /ɔn ðə haus/

      • Idiom
      • Free; paid for by the establishment.
      • Phrase
      • Provided free by the establishment.
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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 surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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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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    • over to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • plug into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect an electrical device to a power source.
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    • pull into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
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    • pull off

      US /pʊl ɔf/

      UK /pul ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • To remove something quickly or with force.
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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    • seek out

      US /sik aʊt/

      UK /si:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • shower

      US /ˈʃaʊɚ/

      UK /ˈʃaʊə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device producing falling water for cleaning
      • Process of washing your body under running water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wash your body under running water
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    • shut off

      US /ʃʌt ɔf/

      UK /ʃʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop the movement of something, such as water
      • To isolate oneself from others.
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    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
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    • sprout up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
      • To begin to grow; germinate.
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    • squeaky clean

      US /ˈskwiki klin/

      UK /ˈskwi:ki kli:n/

      • other
      • Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
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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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    • stop by

      US /stɑp baɪ/

      UK /stɔp bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
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    • stop from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prevent someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
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    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
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    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • trailer

      US /ˈtrelɚ/

      UK /'treɪlə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
      • Vehicle pulled by a truck/car to transport things
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    • truck

      US /trʌk/

      UK /trʌk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
      • Large vehicle suitable for transporting things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport something on a lorry, van
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    • truck in

      US /trʌk ɪn/

      UK /trʌk ɪn/

      • other
      • To bring goods or materials by truck to a location.
      B2
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    • tuck in

      US /tʌk ɪn/

      UK /tʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start to eat a meal
      • To start eating enthusiastically.
      B1
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
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    • under the hood

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
      • Referring to the inner workings or implementation details of something, especially software or technology.
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    • unit

      US /ˈjunɪt/

      UK /ˈju:nɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • One apartment in a building
      • Group of people, e.g. soldiers, that work together
      B2TOEIC
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    • use up

      US /juz ʌp/

      UK /ju:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      A1
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    • vegetable oil

      US /ˈvɛdʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

      UK /ˈvedʒitəbl ɔil/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
      A2
      More
    • weigh

      US /weɪ/

      UK /weɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance things against each other
      • To consider something carefully to form an opinion
      A2TOEIC
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    • weigh in

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
      • To give your opinion or enter into a discussion or argument
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer one's opinion or contribute to a discussion or debate.
      A1
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    • weight

      US /wet/

      UK /weɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How heavy something is
      • Metal object to measure how heavy something is
      A2TOEIC
      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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    Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at America's biggest truck stops? This video dives into the fascinating world of places like Iowa 80, exploring everything from biodiesel fuel to high-tech weigh-in-motion systems and essential trucker amenities. You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary and gain a cool insight into this vital part of modern travel!

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