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Vocabulary

in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
on to: Toward something; forward
at once: Immediately; without delay
at least: As a minimum
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
such as: For example; like
by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
snow in: To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
go on: To continue doing something
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
walk off with: To take something away, sometimes by stealing or winning.
at a time: Separately; one by one
on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
end in: To have something as the final result.
as for: Concerning; regarding.
at hand: Close by; readily available.
to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
at home: In one's own residence or country.
down with: Suffering from an illness.
in error: By mistake; mistakenly.
in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
laid back
of course: Sure ; Certainly
on end: Continuously; without stopping.
for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
as well as: Also; in addition to
on the instant: Immediately; without any delay.
in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
run back: To come back
break out
into shape: To improve physical fitness or condition.
cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
rather than: More exactly; more correctly
get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
dead tired: Extremely tired; exhausted.
watery eyes: Eyes that are producing more tears than usual, often due to irritation, allergies, or infection.
for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
got to: To arrive at some place
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
in half: Divided into two equal parts.
up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
plunge into: To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
to the left: In or toward the left direction.
burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
nose out: To win or gain by a small margin, to just get ahead.
arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
close by: Near in distance; nearby.
lay for: To wait secretly to catch or surprise someone.
at the tail: At the end or last position in a line or group.
fever pitch: A state of extreme excitement or agitation.
for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
together with: In addition to; along with.
blow on: To exhale air onto a surface or object.
on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
compared with: In relation to
on the wagon: Abstaining from alcohol, especially after drinking problem.
for all that: Despite that; even though.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
for instance: As an example.
on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
life and limb: The risk of injury or death.
leap out: To jump out suddenly.
see to: To attend to; take care of
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
with a will: With energetic and enthusiastic effort.
get at: To criticize someone, often personally
go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
in harness: Actively working or engaged in duties.
single file: One behind the other, in a line.
break up
as a rule: Generally; usually
after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
go nowhere: To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
to the life: In a very realistic and exact manner.
in good condition: Being in a satisfactory or healthy state; not damaged or deteriorated.
in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
in packs: In groups or sets, especially of animals hunting or moving together.
at ease
travel light: To travel with very little luggage.
in under: Located inside and beneath something.
burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
like a demon: Doing something with great energy or intensity.
look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
ill afford: To be unable to do something because it would cause problems.
at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
search for: To try to find someone or something.
to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
make up: To invent or create a story
well up: (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
move to: To change the place where you live or work.
bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
gain on: To reduce the distance to someone or something.
cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
over against: Directly opposite or facing something.
crashed down: Fell violently and noisily to the ground.
to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
fall back into: To revert to a previous behavior or condition.
at work: Located at one's place of employment
hard by: Very near or close to something.
arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
caught red handed: Caught in the act of committing a wrong or crime.
red handed: Caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
in full cry: Making loud, continuous noises during a chase or pursuit.
on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
under the stars: Outdoors at night, exposed to the open sky and stars.
cut across: To rudely go in front of someone
in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
in a flash: Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
finish off: To complete the last part of something.
close in upon: To get nearer to something or someone, especially in a threatening way.
in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
dark circle: A dark discoloration of the skin under the eyes.
in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
up till: Until a particular time or point.
by day: During the daytime; not at night.
on the jump: Being alert and ready to act quickly.
clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
loaf around: To spend time doing nothing; to idle.
stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
part way: To some extent or degree; not completely.
in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
wake up: To stop sleeping
trail behind: To follow or lag behind someone or something.
more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
drag up: To bring up unpleasant or unwanted topics for discussion.
except that: But; with the exception that.
call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
passed by: Went past someone or something.
for a song: Very cheaply; at a low price.
out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
take down: To capture physically
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
odds and ends: Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
a few moments: A short period of time
lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
put forth: To bring into existence
on the turn: At or near a point of change or transition.
pulled off: To manage to succeed
throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
in particular: Specifically; especially.
in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
on the record: Officially documented or registered.
in style: Fashionable; popular
pass for: To be accepted as being another person
trip out: To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
in addition to: Besides; as well as
cut down: To reduce your use of something
to do with: To be about something; concern
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
lay over: To stop, stay the night somewhere during a journey
drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
scheme of things: The way that things are generally ordered or arranged in the world or in a particular situation.
in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
out there: In or to a place that is far away
fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
going on: To continue doing something
up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
sit down: To take a seat
for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
at a distance: Far away; not close.
pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
straight from the shoulder: Speaking honestly and directly without hesitation.
up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
by means of: Using; with the help of.
cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
do the trick: To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
lay odds: To offer or bet money at agreed odds on an event.
stand off: To stay at a distance; remain apart
in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
like mad: With great intensity or energy.
at command: Ready to obey immediately when ordered.
pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
like the wind: Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
cock up: To make a serious mistake or to mess something up badly.
run down: To be in a bad condition
lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
in a manner: In a specific way or style.
in the open: Publicly; not secret.
for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
call in: To ask others for help when in need
sleep out: To sleep outside, usually for pleasure or because you have no home.
might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
in point: Relevant; pertinent
pour forth: To emit or express something freely and abundantly.
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
snap in: To quickly fit or lock into place with a snapping sound.
chief among them: Most importantly; the most significant of a group.
out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
night and day: Continuously; all the time.
for long: For a considerable period of time.
coming over: To change sides in a discussion
by sight: Based on visual recognition rather than personal acquaintance.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
along with: In addition to; together with.
in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
bore in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or situation.
other than: Except for; apart from.
wolf pack: A group of wolves that live and hunt together.
pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
in good stead: To be useful or beneficial to someone.
from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
crowded around: Gathered closely around someone or something.
in chorus: Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
buck: To resist or go against the trend
trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
wild: In a manner which lacks control
man: Humans in general, including male and female
camp: A (military) base
club: Group of people who share an interest, as in sport
dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
wolf: A dog-like wild animal
teeth: Hard white things in the mouth, used to bite
snow: Person's name

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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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after dark
US
UK
- Phrase
- After the sun has set and night has begun.
- Adjective
- Occurring or operating secretly or illicitly, especially at night.
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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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arranged in
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UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- Displayed or set out attractively within something.
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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 rule
US /æz e rul/
UK /æz ə ru:l/
- Phrase
- Generally; usually
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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 long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
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as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
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as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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 distance
US
UK
- Phrase
- Far away; not close.
- Emotionally detached; not intimate.
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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 command
US /ˌæt kəˈmænd/
UK /ˌæt kəˈmɑ:nd/
- other
- Ready to obey immediately when ordered.
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at ease
US /æt iz/
UK /æt i:z/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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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 last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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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 night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at the risk of
US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/
- other
- Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
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at the same time
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UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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at the tail
US /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
UK /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
- other
- At the end or last position in a line or group.
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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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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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back down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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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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blow on
US /blo ɑn/
UK /bləu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exhale air onto a surface or object.
- To play a wind instrument by forcing air into it.
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bore in
US /bɔr ɪn/
UK /bɔ: ɪn/
- other
- To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or situation.
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break out
US /brek aʊt/
UK /breik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To isolate some information from other data
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break up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
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bring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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buck
US /bʌk/
UK /bʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To resist or go against the trend
- Countable Noun
- A male deer, especially a male of the fallow deer or roe deer.
- A dashing young man.
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burst into
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
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burst out
US /bɚst aʊt/
UK /bə:st aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
- To leave a place suddenly and energetically.
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by day
US /baɪ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
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by means of
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UK
- Phrase
- Using; with the help of.
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by sight
US /baɪ saɪt/
UK /baɪ saɪt/
- other
- Based on visual recognition rather than personal acquaintance.
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by virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/
UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/
- Phrase
- By reason of; because of.
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call in
US /kɔl ɪn/
UK /kɔ:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ask others for help when in need
- To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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call upon
US /kɔl əˈpɑn/
UK /kɔ:l əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make demands on; order/require from someone
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camp
US /kæmp/
UK /kæmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (military) base
- Exaggerated behavior meant to be funny
- Intransitive Verb
- To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
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cast off
US /kæst ɔf/
UK /kɑ:st ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
- To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
- Transitive Verb
- To estimate the length of (copy) when set in type.
- To remove or take off clothing.
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cast out
US /kæst aʊt/
UK /kɑ:st aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
- To reject or disown someone.
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caught red handed
US /kɑt rɛd ˈhændɪd/
UK /kɔ:t red ˈhændɪd/
- other
- Caught in the act of committing a wrong or crime.
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chief among them
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UK
- Phrase
- Most importantly; the most significant of a group.
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clean out
US /klin aʊt/
UK /kli:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
- To get rid of dirt or trash
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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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close by
US /kloz baɪ/
UK /kləuz bai/
- Adverb
- Near in distance; nearby.
- Phrase
- In a position or location that is near.
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close in upon
US /kloʊs ɪn əˈpɑn/
UK /kləuz ɪn əˈpɒn/
- other
- To get nearer to something or someone, especially in a threatening way.
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cock up
US /kɑk ʌp/
UK /kɒk ʌp/
- other
- To make a serious mistake or to mess something up badly.
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come after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
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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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coming over
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
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compared with
US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/
- Preposition
- In relation to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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crashed down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Fell violently and noisily to the ground.
- Intransitive Verb
- Suddenly and dramatically decreased in value or price.
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cross it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
- Intransitive Verb
- To hope for good luck or a positive outcome.
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crowded around
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Gathered closely around someone or something.
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cry out
US /kraɪ aʊt/
UK /krai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
- To protest or object strongly and publicly.
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cut across
US /kʌt əˈkrɔs/
UK /kʌt əˈkrɔs/
- Phrasal Verb
- To rudely go in front of someone
- To cut from one side of something to another
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cut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
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cut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
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dark circle
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UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dark discoloration of the skin under the eyes.
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dead tired
US /dɛd taɪrd/
UK /ded ˈtaiəd/
- Adjective
- Extremely tired; exhausted.
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do the trick
US /du ði trɪk/
UK /du: ðə trik/
- Idiom
- To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
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down under
US /daʊn ˈʌndɚ/
UK /daun ˈʌndə/
- Proper Noun
- A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- Adverb
- Below or underneath 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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drag up
US /dræɡ ʌp/
UK /dræɡ ʌp/
- other
- To bring up unpleasant or unwanted topics for discussion.
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drop down
US /drɑp daʊn/
UK /drɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a lower place, rank
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drop out
US /drɑp aʊt/
UK /drɔp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
- Intransitive Verb
- To quit a course of study or training.
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dropping out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
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end in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
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except that
US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/
UK /ikˈsept ðæt/
- Conjunction
- But; with the exception that.
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face to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
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fall back into
US /fɔl bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /fɔ:l bæk ˈintu/
- other
- To revert to a previous behavior or condition.
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fall upon
US /fɔl əˈpɑn/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
- To become someone's responsibility or duty.
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fever pitch
US /ˈfivɚ pɪtʃ/
UK /ˈfi:və pitʃ/
- Noun
- A state of extreme excitement or agitation.
- Adjective
- A very high level of intensity or excitement.
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finish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
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for a song
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very cheaply; at a low price.
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for all that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
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for days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
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for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
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for life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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for long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
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for one thing
US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/
UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a reason for something.
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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 better
US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/
- Phrase
- Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
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for the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
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for the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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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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from side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
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from the heart
US /frəm ðə hɑrt/
UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/
- other
- In a very sincere and genuine way.
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gain on
US /geɪn ɑn/
UK /geɪn ɒn/
- other
- To reduce the distance to someone or something.
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get at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
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get between
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
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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
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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.
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go nowhere
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
- To lead to no particular place or destination.
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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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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)
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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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hand out
US /hænd aʊt/
UK /hænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute papers (often in class)
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hard by
US /hɑrd baɪ/
UK /hɑ:d baɪ/
- other
- Very near or close to something.
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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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ill afford
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unable to do something because it would cause problems.
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in a corner
US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
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in a flash
US
UK
- Phrase
- Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
- Suddenly and unexpectedly.
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in a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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in a manner
US /ɪn e ˈmænɚ/
UK /in ə ˈmænə/
- Phrase
- In a specific way or style.
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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 advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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in chorus
US /ɪn ˈkɔrəs/
UK /in ˈkɔ:rəs/
- other
- Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
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in company with
US /ɪn ˈkʌmpəni wɪð/
UK /in ˈkʌmpəni wɪð/
- other
- Accompanied or together with others.
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in error
US /ɪn ˈɛrɚ/
UK /in ˈerə/
- Preposition
- By mistake; mistakenly.
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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 full cry
US /ɪn fʊl kraɪ/
UK /ɪn fʊl kraɪ/
- other
- Making loud, continuous noises during a chase or pursuit.
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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 good condition
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being in a satisfactory or healthy state; not damaged or deteriorated.
- Well-maintained and showing little sign of wear or damage.
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in good stead
US /ɪn gʊd stɛd/
UK /ɪn gʊd sted/
- other
- To be useful or beneficial to someone.
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in half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in harness
US /ɪn ˈhɑrnɪs/
UK /ɪn ˈhɑ:nɪs/
- other
- Actively working or engaged in duties.
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in hiding
US /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
UK /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
- other
- Trying to avoid being found or caught.
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in his place
US
UK
- Phrase
- Instead of him; as his substitute.
- In the position or location that belongs to him.
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in itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
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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 need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
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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 packs
US
UK
- Phrase
- In groups or sets, especially of animals hunting or moving together.
- Arranged or sold in specific sets or quantities.
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in parallel
US /ɪn ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /in ˈpærəlel/
- Adverb
- Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- Adjective
- Relating to a system where multiple operations are carried out simultaneously, especially in computing.
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in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in passing
US /ɪn ˈpæsɪŋ/
UK /ɪn ˈpɑ:sɪŋ/
- other
- Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
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in point
US /ɪn pɔɪnt/
UK /in pɔint/
- Adjective
- Relevant; pertinent
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in some places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In certain locations or areas, but not all.
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in style
US
UK
- Adjective
- Fashionable; popular
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in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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in the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
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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 grip of
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrɪp ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈɡrɪp ɔv/
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- Under the strong influence or control of something.
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in the least
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UK
- Phrase
- Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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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 midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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in the open
US /ɪn ði ˈopən/
UK /in ðə ˈəupən/
- Phrase
- Publicly; not secret.
- Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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in the red
US
UK
- Adjective
- Operating at a loss; in debt.
- Phrase
- Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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in the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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 under
US
UK
- Preposition
- Located inside and beneath something.
- Covered or concealed by something.
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in vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
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in 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.
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into shape
US /ˈɪntu ˈʃeɪp/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈʃeɪp/
- other
- To improve physical fitness or condition.
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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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laid back
US /led bæk/
UK /leɪd bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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lash out
US /læʃ aʊt/
UK /læʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
- To criticize someone angrily.
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lay down on
US /leɪ daʊn ɑn/
UK /leɪ daʊn ɒn/
- other
- To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
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lay for
US /leɪ fɚ/
UK /leɪ fə/
- other
- To wait secretly to catch or surprise someone.
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lay in
US /le ɪn/
UK /lei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
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lay odds
US /leɪ ɑdz/
UK /leɪ ɒdz/
- other
- To offer or bet money at agreed odds on an event.
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lay over
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop, stay the night somewhere during a journey
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leap out
US /lip aʊt/
UK /li:p aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To jump out suddenly.
- To be very obvious or noticeable.
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lie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
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life and limb
US /laɪf ənd lɪm/
UK /laif ænd lim/
- Noun
- The risk of injury or death.
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like a demon
US /laɪk ə ˈdimən/
UK /laɪk ə ˈdi:mən/
- other
- Doing something with great energy or intensity.
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like mad
US /laɪk mæd/
UK /laɪk mæd/
- other
- With great intensity or energy.
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like the wind
US /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
UK /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
- other
- Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
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live up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
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loaf around
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time doing nothing; to idle.
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look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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look for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
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look over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
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looking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
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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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might well
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UK
- Modal Verb
- Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
- Used to suggest a sensible or advisable course of action.
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more than once
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UK
- Phrase
- On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
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move to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
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night and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
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no matter
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UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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nose out
US /noʊz aʊt/
UK /nəʊz aʊt/
- other
- To win or gain by a small margin, to just get ahead.
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odds and ends
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
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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 old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
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on deck
US /ɑn dɛk/
UK /ɔn dek/
- Adjective
- In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- Next in line; ready or available.
- Adverb
- Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
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on end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
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on the ground
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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 inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
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on the instant
US /ɑn ði ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ɒn ði ˈɪnstənt/
- other
- Immediately; without any delay.
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on the jump
US /ɑn ðə ˈdʒʌmp/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈdʒʌmp/
- other
- Being alert and ready to act quickly.
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on the nose
US /ɑn ði noz/
UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/
- Adverb
- Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
- Completely accurate or correct.
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on the other hand
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UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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on the record
US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
- Phrase
- Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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on the run
US /ɑn ði rʌn/
UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/
- Phrase
- Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- Adjective
- Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to place.
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on the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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on the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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on the turn
US /ɑn ðə tɜrn/
UK /ɒn ðə tɜ:n/
- other
- At or near a point of change or transition.
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on the wagon
US /ɑn ðə ˈwæɡən/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈwæɡən/
- other
- Abstaining from alcohol, especially after drinking problem.
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on the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
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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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other than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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out of doors
US /aʊt əv dɔɚz/
UK /aʊt əv dɔ:z/
- other
- Outside, in the open air.
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out of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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out of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
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out of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
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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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outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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over against
US /ˈoʊvɚ əˈɡenst/
UK /ˈəuvə əˈɡenst/
- Preposition
- Directly opposite or facing something.
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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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part way
US
UK
- Adverb
- To some extent or degree; not completely.
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pass for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be accepted as being another person
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pass out
US /pæs aʊt/
UK /pɑ:s aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute or hand out papers to people
- To faint; lose consciousness
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passed by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went past someone or something.
- Elasped; time went by.
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pay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
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pick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
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picked it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire or obtain something.
- To learn something, often without formal instruction.
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plunge into
US /plʌndʒ ˈɪntu/
UK /plʌndʒ ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
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pour forth
US /pɔr fɔrθ/
UK /pɔ: fɔ:θ/
- other
- To emit or express something freely and abundantly.
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pull down
US /pʊl daʊn/
UK /pul daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy an old building; demolish
- To depress someone by saying bad things
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pulled off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- Removed something quickly or with force.
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put forth
US /pʊt fɔrθ/
UK /put fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring into existence
- To offer ideas for consideration
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quarrel with
US /ˈkwɔrəl wɪθ/
UK /ˈkwɒrəl wɪð/
- other
- To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
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rather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
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red handed
US
UK
- Adjective
- Caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
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rise up
US /raɪz ʌp/
UK /raiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
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run back
US /rʌn bæk/
UK /rʌn bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come back
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run down
US /rʌn daʊn/
UK /rʌn daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be in a bad condition
- To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
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run in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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run on
US /rʌn ɑn/
UK /rʌn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
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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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scheme of things
US
UK
- Phrase
- The way that things are generally ordered or arranged in the world or in a particular situation.
- A person's place or importance in relation to other things.
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search for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
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see to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attend to; take care of
- To make sure that something is done
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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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shake off
US /ʃek ɔf/
UK /ʃeik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
- To escape from someone who is following you.
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side with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
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single file
US /ˈsɪŋɡəl faɪl/
UK /ˈsiŋɡl fail/
- Adverb
- One behind the other, in a line.
- Noun
- A line of people or things one behind the other.
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sit by
US /sit baɪ/
UK /sit bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- To be positioned next to something or someone.
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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sleep out
US /slip aʊt/
UK /sli:p aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sleep outside, usually for pleasure or because you have no home.
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snap in
US /snæp ɪn/
UK /snæp ɪn/
- other
- To quickly fit or lock into place with a snapping sound.
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snow in
US /snoʊ ɪn/
UK /snəu in/
- other
- To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
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spread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
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spring up
US /sprɪŋ ʌp/
UK /spriŋ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
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stand off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay at a distance; remain apart
- Noun
- A state of being distant or aloof in a relationship.
- A deadlock or stalemate in a conflict or negotiation.
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step to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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stick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
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straight from the shoulder
US /streɪt frəm ðə ˈʃoʊldɚ/
UK /streɪt frəm ðə ˈʃəuldə/
- other
- Speaking honestly and directly without hesitation.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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take down
US /tek daʊn/
UK /teik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To capture physically
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
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through with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
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throw away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- To put things in the trash
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
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to the bone
US /tu ði bon/
UK /tu: ðə bəun/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
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to the day
US /tu ðə deɪ/
UK /tu ðə deɪ/
- other
- Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
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to the death
US /tu ðə dɛθ/
UK /tu ðə deθ/
- other
- With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
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to the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
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to the life
US /tu ðə laɪf/
UK /tu ðə laɪf/
- other
- In a very realistic and exact manner.
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to the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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together with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
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trail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
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trail behind
US /treɪl bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /treil biˈhaind/
- other
- To follow or lag behind someone or something.
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travel light
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel with very little luggage.
- To live without being burdened by emotional or material baggage.
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trip out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
- To be very surprised, amazed, or excited.
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turned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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under the stars
US /ˈʌndɚ ðə stɑrz/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə stɑ:z/
- other
- Outdoors at night, exposed to the open sky and stars.
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under the surface
US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜ:fis/
- other
- Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
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under way
US /ˈʌndɚ we/
UK /ˈʌndə wei/
- Phrase
- Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
- Of a ship or boat, having started a voyage; not anchored or moored.
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up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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up in the air
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- Idiom
- In an uncertain state; unresolved.
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up the river
US /ʌp ði ˈrɪvɚ/
UK /ʌp ðə ˈrɪvə/
- other
- Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
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up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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up till
US /ʌp tɪl/
UK /ʌp tɪl/
- other
- Until a particular time or point.
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wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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walk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
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walk off with
US /ˈwɔk ɔf wɪð/
UK /ˈwɔ:k ɒf wɪð/
- other
- To take something away, sometimes by stealing or winning.
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watery eyes
US
UK
- Noun
- Eyes that are producing more tears than usual, often due to irritation, allergies, or infection.
- Eyes that appear to be filled with tears, often indicating sadness or sentimentality.
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well up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
- (of a liquid) to rise to the surface and begin to flow or gather.
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were it not for
US /wɚ ɪt nɑt fɚ/
UK /wə ɪt nɒt fɔ:/
- other
- Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
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wild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
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with a will
US /wɪð ə wɪl/
UK /wɪð ə wɪl/
- other
- With energetic and enthusiastic effort.
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with both hands
US /wɪθ boʊθ ˈhændz/
UK /wɪθ bəʊθ ˈhændz/
- other
- Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
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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.
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with the exception of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excluding; not including.
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wolf
US /wʊlf/
UK /wʊlf/
- Countable Noun
- A dog-like wild animal
- Man who tries to seduce women
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat food very quickly
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wolf pack
US /wʊlf pæk/
UK /wulf pæk/
- Countable Noun
- A group of wolves that live and hunt together.
- A group of people who work closely and aggressively together, often in business or sports.
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wrap up
US /ræp ʌp/
UK /ræp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something, such as a film or project
- To finish; bring something to a conclusion
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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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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The Call of the Wild Audiobook by Jack London

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Get ready to dive into the wild with the opening chapter of Jack London's classic novel, "The Call of the Wild"! You'll meet Buck, a pampered dog whose life takes a dramatic turn when he's taken from his sunny California home to the harsh realities of the Klondike Gold Rush. This is a fantastic chance to immerse yourself in vivid storytelling and pick up some great descriptive vocabulary.

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