Vocabulary

of course: Sure ; Certainly
have to: Must do
in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
in terms of
at the moment: At this time; now
for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
for example: As an illustration or instance.
as well as: Also; in addition to
at least: As a minimum
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
around the world: In or to many countries.
in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
in power: Having control of a country or organization.
out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
going on: To continue doing something
stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
deal with
point out: To make others aware of an idea
think about: To consider something carefully.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
go back to: To return to a starting point
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
in charge: To be responsible for
come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
to date: Up to the present time; until now.
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
other than: Except for; apart from.
in accordance with: In agreement with; following
in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
on to: Toward something; forward
at home: In one's own residence or country.
on behalf of: As the representative of someone
news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
think back: To recapture the past
being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
such as: For example; like
based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
as for: Concerning; regarding.
in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
come from: To have as your native country or city
to all intents and purposes: For all practical purposes; effectively.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
build up: To increase the amount; collect something
sum up
in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
go after: To chase or pursue something
in the club: Being a member of a group or organization.
western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
carry out
ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
fade away: To disappear slowly
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
down with: Suffering from an illness.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
in the moment: At the present time; now.
cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
have at: To attack someone or something.
try for: To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
in addition to: Besides; as well as
to do with: To be about something; concern
in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
at a time: Separately; one by one
step down: To reduce the amount of something
quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
hold the line: To wait on the telephone.
regardless of
force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
follow through: To fulfill a promise
of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
stay in: To remain inside one's home.
due to: Because of; owing to
step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
on schedule: According to the timetable; not delayed.
highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
from power: To lose control or position of authority.
go on: To continue doing something
behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
out there: In or to a place that is far away
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
along with: In addition to; together with.
in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
double up: To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
down the line: At a later time; in the future.
get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
in part: To some extent; partially.
on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
go away: To go on vacation
one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
point up: To emphasize or draw attention to something.
in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
pay back: To return money or a favor
concern about: To worry about something.
up until now: Until the present time; so far.
in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
reign in: To control or limit something that is becoming excessive or out of control.
see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
plea deal: An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
in reverse: In the opposite direction.
for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
work out
call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
make up: To invent or create a story
any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
set by: To separate and save for another use or time
set up
all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
except for: Not including; excluding.
gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
pass for: To be accepted as being another person
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
contrary to: In opposition to; against.
right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
good riddance: Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
touch in: Use a card or device to register entry in public transport.
in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
atmosphere: Air around us
state: Region within a country, with its own government
court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
federal: Consisting of several united states
involve: To have or be included as a part of something
appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
kind: In a caring and helpful manner
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
face: To cover a surface with something like paint
speak: To be able to use a certain language
leader: Person who is in charge of a group or task

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after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
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- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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all over the place
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- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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along 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.
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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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any sort of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Any kind of; any type of
- Phrase
- Somewhat; to some extent
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around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
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arrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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as a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
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as a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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as anything
US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/
UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/
- other
- Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
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as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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 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 some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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at stake
US /æt stek/
UK /æt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
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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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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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atmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
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attentive to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Paying close attention to someone or something.
- Considerate and helpful; making sure that people have what they need.
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back into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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based on
US
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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behind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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being with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
- Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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break it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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bring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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build up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
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by all accounts
US
UK
- Phrase
- According to what everyone says; reportedly
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by design
US
UK
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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call for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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call on
US /kɔl ɑn/
UK /kɔ:l ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- To visit someone
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carry out
US /ˈkæri aʊt/
UK /ˈkæri aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
- To remove something or someone from a place.
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cling to
US /klɪŋ tu/
UK /kliŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
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closer to home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
- More relevant or pertinent to one's personal life or immediate surroundings.
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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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come for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
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come from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
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come together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
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come up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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concern about
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To worry about something.
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contrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
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court
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
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criminal
US /ˈkrɪmənəl/
UK /ˈkrɪmɪnl/
- Adjective
- Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
- Not justifiable; shameful
- Noun
- Person who commits a crime
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deal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
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disagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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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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double up
US /ˈdʌbəl ʌp/
UK /ˈdʌbl ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- To share something designed for one person
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down the line
US /daʊn ði laɪn/
UK /daun ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in the future.
- Completely; entirely; all the way.
- Adjective
- In agreement or accordance with something.
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down with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
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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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ever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
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except for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
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fade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
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federal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
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follow through
US /ˈfɑlo θru/
UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill a promise
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
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for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
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for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
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for someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
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- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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for that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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for the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
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for the foreseeable
US /fɚ ðə fɔrˈsiəbəl/
UK /fə ðə fɔ:ˈsi:əbl/
- other
- Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
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for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
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for the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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force in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
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found out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
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from power
US /frəm ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /frəm ˈpaʊə/
- other
- To lose control or position of authority.
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gain access
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
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get a look
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have the opportunity to see something.
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get a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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go after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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go away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
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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 on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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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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good riddance
US /ɡʊd ˈrɪdən(t)s/
UK /gʊd ˈrɪdən(t)s/
- other
- Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
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have at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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highly unlikely
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
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hold the line
US /hold ði laɪn/
UK /həuld ðə lain/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wait on the telephone.
- To maintain a defensive position.
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home in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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in accordance with
US /ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/
UK /in əˈkɔ:dəns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
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in addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
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in charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
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in court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
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in exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
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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 favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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in future
US /ɪn ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /ɪn ˈfju:tʃə/
- Preposition
- At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
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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 jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
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in on
US
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 part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
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in peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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in power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
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in prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
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in private
US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/
UK /in ˈpraivit/
- Phrase
- Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
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in public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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in relation to
US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/
UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/
- Phrase
- Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- Compared with.
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in reverse
US /ɪn rɪˈvɚs/
UK /in riˈvə:s/
- Adverb
- In the opposite direction.
- In the opposite order.
- Phrase
- Moving or operating backwards.
- With the sequence inverted.
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in spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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in the club
US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Being a member of a group or organization.
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in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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in the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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in the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
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in the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
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in the hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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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 interim
US /ɪn ði ˈɪntɚɪm/
UK /in ði: ˈɪntərɪm/
- other
- During the intervening period of time.
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in the light of
US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/
- other
- Considering new information or facts.
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in the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
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in the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
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in the news
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being widely reported in the media.
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in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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in the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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in theory
US /ɪn ˈθiəri/
UK /in ˈθiəri/
- Adverb
- According to the stated ideas or principles
- Phrase
- According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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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 turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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incredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
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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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involve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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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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lean on
US /lin ɑn/
UK /li:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone for support or help.
- To put pressure on someone, often through intimidation.
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listen in
US /ˈlɪsən ɪn/
UK /ˈlisn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To secretly listen to a conversation.
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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 into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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make of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
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make up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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news conference
US /nu:z ˈkɑnfərəns/
UK /nju:z ˈkɔnfərəns/
- Noun
- A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
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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 interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
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of sorts
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
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on behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
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on board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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on display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
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on schedule
US
UK
- Phrase
- According to the timetable; not delayed.
- Adjective
- Planned or expected to happen at a particular time.
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on sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
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on television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
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on the bench
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- Serving as a judge; presiding over a court.
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on the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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on the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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on the part of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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on the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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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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one being
US
UK
- Noun
- An individual existence; a person or creature.
- A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
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order in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
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other than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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out of the picture
US
UK
- Adjective
- No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
- Not being considered as a possibility.
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out 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.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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pass for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be accepted as being another person
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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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pay back
US /pe bæk/
UK /pei bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return money or a favor
- To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
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pick up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
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picks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
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play in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
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plea deal
US
UK
- Noun
- An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
- The process of negotiating such an agreement.
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point out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
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point up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To emphasize or draw attention to something.
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put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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put under
US /pʊt ˈʌndɚ/
UK /put ˈʌndə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- To bring someone or something under one's control or authority.
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quite possible
US
UK
- Adjective
- Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
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reach out
US /ritʃ aʊt/
UK /ri:tʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
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read out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
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regardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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reign in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To control or limit something that is becoming excessive or out of control.
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right for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
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right 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.
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rule in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
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run of the mill
US /rʌn əv ðə mɪl/
UK /rʌn əv ðə mɪl/
- other
- Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
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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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scheduled for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
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see in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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set by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate and save for another use or time
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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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set to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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set up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
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shake out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty something by shaking it.
- To develop or resolve in a particular way.
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show up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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speak out
US /spik aʊt/
UK /spi:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
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speak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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speaks volumes
US /spiks ˈvɑljəmz/
UK /spi:ks ˈvɒljʊmz/
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- To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
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stand up for
US /stænd ʌp fɔr/
UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
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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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step back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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step down
US /stɛp daʊn/
UK /step daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the amount of something
- To resign
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the voltage of an electrical current.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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sum up
US
UK
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To state the main points of (something) in a concise way.
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take over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
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take some time
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
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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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think about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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think back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
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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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think over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider a problem or issue carefully
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think twice
US /θɪŋk twaɪs/
UK /θiŋk twais/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
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threat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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to all intents and purposes
US /tə ɔl ɪnˈtɛnts ænd ˈpɝpəsɪz/
UK /tə ɔ:l inˈtents ənd ˈpə:pəsɪz/
- other
- For all practical purposes; effectively.
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to an extent
US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ən ikˈstent/
- other
- Partly or in some degree.
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to date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to that end
US
UK
- Phrase
- In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
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touch in
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- other
- Use a card or device to register entry in public transport.
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try for
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- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
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turned out
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- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
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- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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under control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
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- A situation that is being managed effectively.
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under the circumstances
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- Considering the situation; given the facts.
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up to speed
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- Fully informed; aware of the latest information
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up until now
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- Until the present time; so far.
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used to
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- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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ward off
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- To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
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western countries
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- Noun (plural)
- Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- Nations that share similar cultural values, including individualism, secularism, and a focus on human rights.
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with it
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UK /wið it/
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- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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work out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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 about the complex political situation in Venezuela and its international implications? This video dives deep into Nicolás Maduro's court appearance, packed with advanced vocabulary related to international law and geopolitical events that will seriously boost your English skills! You'll gain a richer understanding of current affairs while picking up sophisticated terms.

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