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all over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreass out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To eject someone forcibly from a place.
back down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebeanie
US /ˈbini/
UK /ˈbi:ni/
- Countable Noun
- Small round close fitting hat
C2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebout
US /baʊt/
UK /baʊt/
- Countable Noun
- A boxing match
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time spent in a way; period; spell
B2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morechess
US /tʃɛs/
UK /tʃes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Game of mental strategy for two players
- The set of pieces used to play the game of chess.
B1Morechoke
US /tʃoʊk/
UK /tʃəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone not to breathe
- To suppress or restrain.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be unable to breath due to a blockage
B2Morechop it up
US /ˈtʃɑp ɪt ʌp/
UK /ˈtʃɒp ɪt ʌp/
- other
- To have a casual or informal conversation.
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommunicate
US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/
UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give and exchange information
- To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
A2Morecord
US /kɔrd/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long strong material, thicker than string
- Electrical wire, covered in rubber or plastic
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moredude up
US /dud ʌp/
UK /dju:d ʌp/
- other
- To dress stylishly or smartly.
B2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreexperience 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.
B1Morefall out
US /fɔl aʊt/
UK /fɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
A1Morefeud
US /fjud/
UK /fju:d/
- Noun
- Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
- Intransitive Verb
- To quarrel or fight bitterly, over a long period
B2TOEICMorefigure 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.
A1Morefool
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
A2Moreget along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego 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.
A1Morego over there
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or travel to a specific location.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehell yeah
US
UK
- Interjection
- An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- Phrase
- Used to strongly affirm a statement.
hit on
US /hɪt ɑn/
UK /hit ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
A1Morein the open
US /ɪn ði ˈopən/
UK /in ðə ˈəupən/
- Phrase
- Publicly; not secret.
- Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreincident
US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- A political event that causes difficulties.
A2Moreintimidation
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Being made to feel afraid or timid, as by threats
B2Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morekite
US /kaɪt/
UK /kaɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Toy flown in the wind on a long string
B1Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMorelike fuck
US /laɪk fʌk/
UK /laɪk fʌk/
- other
- Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
C2Morelike hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
- With great speed, force, or intensity.
B2Morelook over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
A1Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreout cold
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconscious; knocked out.
- In a deep sleep; completely asleep.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
politic
US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/
UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/
- Adjective
- Careful what you say; diplomatic
B2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepsych
US /saɪk/
UK /saɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
C2Morerace
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
A2Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morestab
US /stæb/
UK /stæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuck
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
B1Moretalking through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or understanding.
A2Moretattooed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Adjective
- Having tattoos.
B2Morethump
US /θʌmp/
UK /θʌmp/
- Noun
- Sound produced by a heavy blow; the blow
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with the fist, making a loud hollow sound
B2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Moreto the day
US /tu ðə deɪ/
UK /tu ðə deɪ/
- other
- Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
B2Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
vent
US /vɛnt/
UK /vent/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Opening allowing exit/entry of gas, steam etc.
- Expression of feelings often of anger
B2Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewalk over
US /wɔk ˈovɚ/
UK /wɔ:k ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
A1Moreward
US /wɔ:rd/
UK /wɔ:d/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Child legally protected and cared for by a court
- Section or part of a town or city
B1Moreweed
US /wid/
UK /wi:d/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
- Uncountable Noun
- Marijuana
C1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreyell
US /jɛl/
UK /jel/
- Noun
- A sudden loud cry or shout
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
B1More
