Vocabulary

  • join in
  • have to: Must do
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • bottle up: To deliberately not show a strong feeling or emotion.
  • lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • holler at: To shout or call out to someone to get their attention.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • unto itself: By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • like a charm: Working perfectly well or successfully.
  • works like a charm: To be very effective or successful with little effort.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
  • throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
  • spit it out: To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • jam up: To become stuck or blocked, preventing movement or function.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
  • brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • grip: To hold someone's interest
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
  • civilization: A highly developed society
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
  • regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
  • motion: Suggestion at a meeting
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
  • migration: Process of moving to live in another place
  • part: Division of a book
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • racial: Of or relating to race
  • review: To carefully look at the quality of something
  • gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
  • fool: An idiot; someone who does something stupid
  • shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
  • cane: To beat someone with a stick as punishment
  • swag: Australian sack/bundle containing your possessions
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • goddamn: Very bad; terrible
  • holler: To shout very loudly; yell
  • unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
  • phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
  • monolith: Large block of stone standing by itself
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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    • at our disposal

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • awful

      US /ˈɔfəl/

      UK /ˈɔ:fl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible; terrible
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    • back at you

      US /bæk æt ju/

      UK /bæk æt ju/

      • other
      • An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
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    • bottle up

      US /ˈbɑtl ʌp/

      UK /ˈbɔtl ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deliberately not show a strong feeling or emotion.
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    • brag

      US /bræɡ/

      UK /bræɡ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak too proudly about yourself
      • Noun
      • A statement expressing excessive pride.
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    • cane

      US /ken/

      UK /keɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To beat someone with a stick as punishment
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stick used to beat someone as punishment
      • Long, woody plant stem producing sugar
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    • civilization

      US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A highly developed society
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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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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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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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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    • flick

      US /flɪk/

      UK /flɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something with your finger to move it
      • To move a button, switch from on, off positions
      • Noun
      • Hitting something with your finger to move it
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    • fool

      US /ful/

      UK /fu:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An idiot; someone who does something stupid
      • Person kept by royalty to entertain with jokes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To trick someone; to deceive
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    • from the heart

      US /frəm ðə hɑrt/

      UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/

      • other
      • In a very sincere and genuine way.
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    • goddamn

      US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/

      UK /'gɒd'dæm/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; terrible
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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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    • grip

      US /ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡrɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone's interest
      • To hold something in your hand very firmly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong understanding of an idea
      • Control over something or someone
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    • gum

      US /ɡʌm/

      UK /ɡʌm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or stick with adhesive
      • Noun
      • Adhesive material used to stick things together
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • holler

      US /ˈhɑ:lə(r)/

      UK /ˈhɒlə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout very loudly; yell
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    • holler at

      US /ˈhɑlər æt/

      UK /ˈhɒlə ət/

      • other
      • To shout or call out to someone to get their attention.
      B2
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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 town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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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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    • in under

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
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    • jam up

      US /dʒæm ʌp/

      UK /dʒæm ʌp/

      • other
      • To become stuck or blocked, preventing movement or function.
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    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
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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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    • 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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    • like a charm

      US /laɪk ə ʧɑrm/

      UK /laɪk ə ʧɑ:m/

      • other
      • Working perfectly well or successfully.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • migration

      US /maɪˈɡreʃən/

      UK /maɪˈgreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of moving to live in another place
      • Movement from one part of something to another.
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    • miracle

      US /ˈmɪrəkəl/

      UK /'mɪrəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
      • A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
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    • monolith

      US /ˈmɑnəˌlɪθ/

      UK /'mɒnəlɪθ/

      • Noun
      • Large block of stone standing by itself
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    • motion

      US /ˈmoʃən/

      UK /'məʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Suggestion at a meeting
      • A movement; the process of moving
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate by moving your head or hand
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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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 yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
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    • outrage

      US /ˈaʊtˌredʒ/

      UK /'aʊtreɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause anger to due to wrong or cruel acts
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    • outrageous

      US /aʊtˈredʒəs/

      UK /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
      • Highly unusual and unacceptable
      B1
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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.
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    • phd

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
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    • race

      US /res/

      UK /reɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
      • People who share physical features or culture
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part in a running or swimming competition
      • To move or go at a very fast pace
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    • racial

      US /ˈreʃəl/

      UK /ˈreɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to race
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    • racist

      US /'reɪsɪst/

      UK /'reɪsɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Believing that people of other races are inferior
      • Noun
      • Person who judges others negatively based on race
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    • regard

      US /rɪˈɡɑrd/

      UK /rɪ'ɡɑ:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Admiration or respect for a person or thing
      • Careful thought or attention.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To think about a person, thing in a particular way
      • To look at a person or thing in a particular way
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    • review

      US / rɪˈvju/

      UK /rɪˈvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carefully look at the quality of something
      • To formally examine something in the military
      • Noun
      • Examination of soldiers and supplies
      • Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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    • shout

      US /ʃaʊt/

      UK /ʃaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak very loudly to get attention
      • Noun
      • Speaking loudly so you get attention
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • spit

      US /spɪt/

      UK /spɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
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    • spit it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
      • To reveal information or a secret, often unwillingly.
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    • suck

      US /sʌk/

      UK /sʌk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull or remove something with great power
      • To attract someone; make someone interested
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    • swag

      US /swæɡ/

      UK /swæg/

      • Noun
      • Australian sack/bundle containing your possessions
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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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    • throat

      US /θroʊt/

      UK /θrəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Part of the neck that is below the chin
      • The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To utter or express with the throat; to sing.
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    • throw it back

      US /θroʊ ɪt bæk/

      UK /θrəu ɪt bæk/

      • other
      • To return or toss something back quickly.
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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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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • unhappy

      US /ʌnˈhæpi/

      UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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    • unto itself

      US /ˌʌntə ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /ˌʌntə ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
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    • 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
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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    • walk over

      US /wɔk ˈovɚ/

      UK /wɔ:k ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • works like a charm

      US /wɝrks laɪk ə ˈtʃɑrm/

      UK /wɜ:rks laɪk ə ˈtʃɑ:m/

      • other
      • To be very effective or successful with little effort.
      B2
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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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