Vocabulary

  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • have to: Must do
  • put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • trash talk: Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
  • by all means: Certainly; of course
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • golden ticket: A ticket that grants the holder special access or privileges.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • silly me: An expression used to acknowledge one's own foolishness or mistake in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • articulate: To express something clearly using language
  • gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
  • neat: That you approve of; cool
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
  • naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
  • garage: Place for keeping a car
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • smooth: Moving without stops and starts
  • tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
  • clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
  • circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
  • robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • sweetie: Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
  • fireman: Male firefighter
  • superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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    • alarm

      US /əˈlɑ:rm/

      UK /əˈlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Sound or light used for a warning or alert
      • an alarm clock
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone unpleasantly surprised
      A2
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    • articulate

      US /ɑ:rˈtɪkjuleɪt/

      UK /ɑ:ˈtɪkjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express something clearly using language
      • Adjective
      • Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      C2
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
      A1
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
      A2
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    • by all means

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Certainly; of course
      • Phrase
      • In every possible way; using every method possible
      • Certainly; of course
      A2
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
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    • cart

      US /kɑrt/

      UK /kɑ:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
      • A vehicle with two or four wheels, typically pulled by a horse or other animal, used for carrying goods or people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move things on a wheeled trolley
      • To move something with effort
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    • circus

      US /ˈsɜ:rkəs/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
      • A chaotic or disorganized event or situation.
      B1
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
      B1
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    • clown

      US /klaʊn/

      UK /klaʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To play jokes or tricks
      B2
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
      B2
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • excuse

      US /ɪkˈskjuz/

      UK /ɪk'skju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
      • To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
      • Noun
      • Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
      • Reason why you did or didn't do something
      A2
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
      A2TOEIC
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    • fireman

      US /ˈfaɪrmən/

      UK /'faɪəmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Male firefighter
      B2
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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • freak

      US /friːk/

      UK /friːk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
      • Noun
      • A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
      • A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
      B2
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    • freak out

      US /frik aʊt/

      UK /fri:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
      • To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
      • To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • garage

      US /ɡəˈrɑʒ, -ˈrɑdʒ/

      UK /'ɡærɑ:ʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place for keeping a car
      • A place where vehicles are repaired.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A style of rock music characterized by a raw, energetic sound, often associated with amateur bands practicing in garages.
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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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)
      A1
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    • golden ticket

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A ticket that grants the holder special access or privileges.
      • Something that provides a unique opportunity or advantage.
      A1
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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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    • gross

      US /ɡros/

      UK /ɡrəʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
      • Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
      B1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hell

      US /hɛl/

      UK /hel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any place of pain and suffering
      • A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
      A2
      More
    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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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.
      C1
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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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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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
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    • kidney

      US /ˈkɪdni/

      UK /'kɪdnɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
      • An animal kidney used as food.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the kidneys.
      • Having the shape of a kidney; bean-shaped.
      B2
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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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    • miracle

      US /ˈmɪrəkəl/

      UK /'mɪrəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
      • A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
      B1
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    • naked

      US /ˈnekɪd/

      UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not wearing any clothes; without covering
      B1
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
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    • neat

      US /nit/

      UK /ni:t/

      • Adjective
      • That you approve of; cool
      • (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • no smoking

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
      • Adjective
      • Designating an area where smoking is prohibited.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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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 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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    • privacy

      US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

      UK /ˈprɪvəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being hidden from the presence of others
      B2TOEIC
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    • put it away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
      • To save something, especially money, for future use.
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    • reduce the risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
      A1
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • robot

      US /ˈroʊbɑ:t/

      UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Machine able perform more tasks that people can
      • A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way.
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
      A2
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    • silly me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression used to acknowledge one's own foolishness or mistake in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.
      A1
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    • smooth

      US /smuð/

      UK /smu:ð/

      • Adjective
      • Moving without stops and starts
      • Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
      • To spread a substance over a surface
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    • superman

      US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/

      UK /'su:pəmæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person with great powers and abilities
      C2
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • sweetie

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
      B1
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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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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
      A2TOEIC
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    • tie

      US /taɪ/

      UK /taɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
      • To require someone to be in a specific place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
      • Strong connection between people, countries
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • trash talk

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
      A1
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    • try on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
      A1
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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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    • 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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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
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    • 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
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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

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    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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