Vocabulary

  • white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
  • in terms of
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • have to: Must do
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
  • at least: As a minimum
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
  • beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
  • help out: To assist someone
  • up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • smoke and mirrors
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
  • check out
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • on record: Formally and publicly stated
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • move ahead: To make progress; advance.
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • decline: To bend towards the ground
  • financial: Involving money
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • recession: Act of moving backward gradually
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
  • attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • income: Earned money from work, investments or business
  • diversify: To make or become more varied
  • unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • doomsday: A day said to end time; the end of the world
  • automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
  • foreclosure: Proceedings to gain assets when debt is not paid
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • ahead of time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • article

      US /ˈɑrtɪkəl/

      UK /'ɑ:tɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
      • Piece of writing about a particular subject
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    • assume

      US /əˈsum/

      UK /ə'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a false manner to mislead others
      • To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • attribute

      US /əˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /əˈtrɪbju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Characteristic something has, e.g. size or color
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    • automation

      US /ˌɔtəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • beneath the surface

      US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/

      UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/

      • other
      • In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
      • Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
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    • ceo

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      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • collapse

      US /kəˈlæps/

      UK /kə'læps/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
      • To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
      • Noun
      • The sudden failure of a structure or system.
      • The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
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    • collar

      US /ˈkɑlɚ/

      UK /'kɒlə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Band put around the neck of an animal
      • Neck part of a shirt, coat etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To catch and hold someone so you can talk to them
      • To seize or arrest (someone).
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    • crisis

      US /ˈkraɪsɪs/

      UK /'kraɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
      • A turning point in a disease.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • decline

      US /dɪˈklaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend towards the ground
      • To slope downward.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lessen in quality or value
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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    • diversify

      US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become more varied
      • To change something and make it more varied
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    • doomsday

      US /ˈdumzˌde/

      UK /ˈdu:mzdeɪ/

      • Noun
      • A day said to end time; the end of the world
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

      • Adjective
      • Completely correct; accurate; specific
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, sometimes using force
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    • fall behind

      US /fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /fɔ:l biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get behind or late, because of going slowly
      • To do worse than someone else, e.g. in rank
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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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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 myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

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

      US /fɔ:rˈkloʊʒə(r)/

      UK /fɔ:ˈkləʊʒə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Proceedings to gain assets when debt is not paid
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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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 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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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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 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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in on

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      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 terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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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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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • insurance

      US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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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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    • 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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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • move ahead

      US /muv əˈhɛd/

      UK /mu:v əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make progress; advance.
      • To start or proceed with something.
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    • of a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • on record

      US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adverb
      • Formally and publicly stated
      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
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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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    • on top of that

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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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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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • recession

      US /rɪˈsɛʃən/

      UK /rɪˈseʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving backward gradually
      • Decreased business activity, when work is scarce
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • revenue

      US /ˈrevənju/

      UK /'revənju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money that is made by or paid to a business
      • Money a government collects from its people
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    • rise above

      US /raɪz əˈbʌv/

      UK /raiz əˈbʌv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
      • To not allow oneself to be affected by negative emotions or behaviors.
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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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    • save up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually collect money by saving.
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    • scenario

      US /səˈner.i.oʊ/

      UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/

      • Noun
      • An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
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    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
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    • smoke and mirrors

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      UK

      • Phrase
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    • spend money

      US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/

      UK /spend ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • To use money to buy or pay for something.
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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • unemployment

      US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪmənt,-ɪm-/

      UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of people without jobs in a country
      • State of not having a job
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    • up to speed

      US /ʌp tu spid/

      UK /ʌp tu: spi:d/

      • Adjective
      • Fully informed; aware of the latest information
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    • whatsoever

      US /ˌhwɑtsoˈɛvɚ,ˌhwʌt-,ˌwɑt,ˌwʌt-/

      UK /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə/

      • Determiner
      • Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
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    • white collar

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
      • Noun
      • A job that is done in an office or other professional environment.
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    • wipe out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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