Vocabulary

  • chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
  • lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • experienced: Having skill and knowledge gained by doing things
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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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    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • chip

      US /tʃɪp/

      UK /tʃɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To break a small piece off something such as a cup
      • To break into small pieces, often with a tool
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
      • Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
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    • chip in

      US /tʃɪp ɪn/

      UK /tʃip in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To contribute (donate money) to a cause
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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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    • considered rude

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Regarded as impolite or offensive.
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

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

      US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

      UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop something from happening for a while
      • To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
      • Noun
      • A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • plastic

      US /ˈplæstɪk/

      UK /'plæstɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
      • Adjective
      • Being easily formed or shaped
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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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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    Common English Expressions - Use Of The Phrasal Verb Chip In - Learn English Grammar

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    Chris posted on 2014/12/12
    Ever wanted to jump into a conversation or help out with a group cost? This quick video teaches you the super useful phrasal verb "chip in" with everyday examples, perfect for boosting your conversational English! You'll learn how to use it naturally in dialogues and sound like a native speaker in no time.

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