Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
  • medium well: A steak cooked so that it is slightly pink in the center.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • sauce up: To add sauce or flavor to food.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • up the wall: Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
  • up the walls: Extremely irritated or anxious.
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
  • a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
  • in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
  • sign out: To leave an online service you are using
  • peel back: To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • left out: To forget; omit
  • order up: A phrase used in restaurants to indicate that a prepared dish is ready to be served.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • bounce around: To move in an energetic and lively manner; to jump or spring about.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • on the wing: In flight; flying.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • piss around: To waste time or behave without purpose.
  • pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
  • out of date: Expired; too old to be used
  • push out: To prevent others from competing, e.g. in business
  • on time
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • simmer down: To become calmer and less excited or angry.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
  • disgusting: Having a very bad taste
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
  • damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
  • medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • grease: Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • container: An object that can be used to hold things
  • shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • daily: Happening every day
  • wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
  • embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • dysfunctional: Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
  • piss: To be angry
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • stay: To keep trying without giving up
  • crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
  • lamb: Young sheep
  • hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
  • microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
  • aftertaste: The taste remaining in your mouth after eating
  • gotcha: Shortened form of 'got you'
  • remake: To arrange or prepare something again
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
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    • a couple hundred

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Approximately two hundred.
      • Phrase
      • A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • aftertaste

      US /ˈæftərteɪst/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftəteɪst/

      • Noun
      • The taste remaining in your mouth after eating
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
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    • as opposed to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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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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    • bounce around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move in an energetic and lively manner; to jump or spring about.
      • To discuss ideas or options in an informal and exploratory way.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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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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    • container

      US /kənˈtenɚ/

      UK /kənˈteɪnə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An object that can be used to hold things
      • A large metal box used for transporting goods
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    • crab

      US /kræb/

      UK /kræb/

      • Noun
      • Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain about something in an annoying way
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    • cut corners

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
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    • damn

      US /dæm/

      UK /dæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
      • To threaten with everlasting punishment
      • Interjection
      • A mild swear word used to express annoyance
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    • disgusting

      US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

      UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Having a very bad taste
      • Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
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    • dysfunctional

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
      • Not behaving or working normally as a family or group.
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    • embarrass

      US /ɛmˈbærəs/

      UK /ɪm'bærəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ashamed
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    • embarrassed

      US /ɪmˈbærəst/

      UK /ɪmˈbærəst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ashamed
      • Feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
      • Adjective
      • Ashamed
      • Showing signs of embarrassment.
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    • excuse

      US /ɪkˈskjuz/

      UK /ɪk'skju:s/

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

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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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 too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
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    • frozen

      US /ˈfroʊzn/

      UK /'frəʊzn/

      • Adjective
      • Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
      • Preserved by freezing.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To store an item of food in a cold place
      • To make someone to not want to communicate
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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 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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    • 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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    • gotcha

      US /ˈɡɑtʃə/

      UK /ˈɡɔtʃə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'got you'
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    • grease

      US /ɡris/

      UK /gri:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
      • Thick gel used to lubricate a machine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use grease to lubricate a machine
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    • grill

      US /ɡrɪl/

      UK /ɡrɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plate of food that has been grilled
      • Metal bars on which food is cooked over fire
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook directly over fire on a flat metal bars
      • To ask many (difficult) questions for a long time
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    • hammer

      US /ˈhæmɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
      • To defeat someone easily and totally
      • Noun
      • Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
      • Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hell

      US /hɛl/

      UK /hel/

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

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • in blood

      US /ɪn blʌd/

      UK /in blʌd/

      • other
      • Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 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 real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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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 town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • lamb

      US /læm/

      UK /læm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young sheep
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give birth to a baby sheep
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    • left out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
      • To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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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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    • medium

      US /ˈmidiəm/

      UK /'mi:dɪəm/

      • Noun
      • Method of expressing ideas or feelings
      • Something available in a middle size or condition
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    • medium well

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • A steak cooked so that it is slightly pink in the center.
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
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    • microwave

      US /ˈmaɪkrəˌwev/

      UK /ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/

      • Noun
      • Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
      • Concerning electromagnetic radiation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To heat or cook something in a microwave
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
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    • no shame

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
      • Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
      • Phrase
      • Without apology or regret.
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    • off the wall

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
      • Adverb
      • Away from a wall.
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    • on the line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
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    • on the wing

      US /ɑn ði wɪŋ/

      UK /ɔn ðə wiŋ/

      • Phrase
      • In flight; flying.
      • Traveling or moving quickly from place to place.
      • Adjective
      • In motion or in the process of being transported.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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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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    • order up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A phrase used in restaurants to indicate that a prepared dish is ready to be served.
      • To request or arrange for something to be delivered or provided.
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    • out of date

      US /aʊt ʌv det/

      UK /aut ɔv deit/

      • Adjective
      • Expired; too old to be used
      • Not fashionable; old fashioned
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • peel back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
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    • piss around

      US /pɪs əˈraʊnd/

      UK /pɪs əˈraʊnd/

      • other
      • To waste time or behave without purpose.
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    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
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    • pour in

      US /pɔr ɪn/

      UK /pɔ: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
      • To add a liquid to something.
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • push out

      US /pʊʃ aʊt/

      UK /puʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prevent others from competing, e.g. in business
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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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    • quick look

      US /kwɪk lʊk/

      UK /kwik luk/

      • Noun
      • A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
      • A swift or brief glance.
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    • remake

      US /riˈmek/

      UK /'ri:meɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange or prepare something again
      • Make anew; to reform
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    • roll with it

      US /roʊl wɪð ɪt/

      UK /rəul wɪð ɪt/

      • other
      • To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
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    • rotten

      US /ˈrɑtn/

      UK /'rɒtn/

      • Adjective
      • Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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    • run with

      US /rʌn wɪð/

      UK /rʌn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
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    • sauce up

      US /sɔs ʌp/

      UK /sɔ:s ʌp/

      • other
      • To add sauce or flavor to food.
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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    • shrimp

      US /ʃrɪmp/

      UK /ʃrɪmp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
      • Someone who is small and weak
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    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave an online service you are using
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    • simmer down

      US /ˈsɪmɚ daʊn/

      UK /ˈsimə daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become calmer and less excited or angry.
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • stand here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in or move to this specific location.
      More
    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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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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    • 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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    • throw out

      US /θro aʊt/

      UK /θrəu aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
      • To put in the garbage; discard
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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 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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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • up the wall

      US /ʌp ði wɑl/

      UK /ʌp ðə wɔ:l/

      • other
      • Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
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    • up the walls

      US /ʌp ði wɑlz/

      UK /ʌp ðə wɔ:lz/

      • other
      • Extremely irritated or anxious.
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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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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • wise

      US /waɪz/

      UK /waɪz/

      • Adjective
      • Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    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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