back off
US /bæk ɔf/
UK /bæk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop supporting; lose courage
- To decide to not carry out a threat
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morechime
US /tʃaɪm/
UK /tʃaɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a musical, harmonious sound
B2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecock
US /kɑ:k/
UK /kɒk/
- Countable Noun
- Adult male chicken
- A young man you find to be stupid or silly
C2Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoredistinguish
US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clearly different from others
- To make noticeable or different; to set apart.
A2TOEICMoreegregious
US /ɪˈɡridʒəs, -dʒiəs/
UK /ɪˈgri:dʒiəs/
- Adjective
- Conspicuously or outrageously bad or contemptible
C1TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefilth
US /fɪlθ/
UK /fɪlθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dirt; any substance considered foul or unpleasant
- Adjective
- Being extremely rude or impolite (e.g. joke)
B2Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Moreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Moregill
US /ɡɪl/
UK /ɡɪl/
- Noun
- Part of a fish's body it uses to breathe
C1Moreham
US /hæm/
UK /hæm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smoked meat from leg of a pig, often eaten cold
- Intransitive Verb
- To act really badly (on stage)
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorehorrific
US /hɔˈrɪfɪk, hɑ-/
UK /həˈrɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Terrifying and shocking
B2Morehumor
US /ˈhjumɚ/
UK /'hju:mə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality that makes something funny
- Mood that a person is in
- Transitive Verb
- To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
- To agree with someone but don't really mean it
B1Morein 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.
C1Moreinnocent
US /ˈɪnəsənt/
UK /'ɪnəsnt/
- Adjective
- Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- (Accidentally being harmed) without deserving it
- Noun
- Person with little experience of the world
A2TOEICMorelawn
US /lɔn/
UK /lɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
B1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremasturbate
US /ˈmæstɚˌbet/
UK /'mæstəbeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To emit semen by self-manipulation of the penis
C1Moremustache
US /ˈmʌsˌtæʃ, məˈstæʃ/
UK /mə'stɑ:ʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Hair that grows above the upper lip
- The style or shape of a mustache.
B1Morenapkin
US /ˈnæpkɪn/
UK /ˈnæpkɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the table
US
UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
A1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreoutta
US
UK
- Adverb
- Slang written form of ‘Out of’
B2Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morepenis
US /ˈpinɪs/
UK /'pi:nɪs/
- Noun
- Male organ for copulation and urination
- (vulgar slang) The male sexual organ.
C2Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepoo
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Feces
C2Moreporter
US /ˈpɔrtɚ, ˈpor-/
UK /'pɔ:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers
B1Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMoreresemblance
US /rɪˈzɛmbləns/
UK /rɪˈzembləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being similar in appearance
- The degree to which one thing resembles another.
- Intransitive Verb
- To have qualities or features similar to another person or thing.
B1Morerivalry
US /ˈraɪvəlri/
UK /'raɪvlrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State/feeling when groups compete with each other
A2TOEICMoresaturate
US /ˈsætʃəˌret/
UK /ˈsætʃəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a liquid to not be able to absorb more
- To try to fill up e.g. a market
B2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Moresprinkler
US /ˈsprɪŋklɚ/
UK /'sprɪŋklə(r)/
- Noun
- Device used to shower water on plants, bodies
B2Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestaunch
US /stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ/
UK /stɔ:ntʃ/
- Adjective
- Being very loyal to a person, organization, cause
B2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretame
US /tem/
UK /teɪm/
- Adjective
- Not wild; trained to obey people
- Transitive Verb
- To train a wild animal to be obedient and gentle
B1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink 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
A1Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Noun
- An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
C1Moreunhappy
US /ʌnˈhæpi/
UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/
- Adjective
- Not feeling happy; sad or worried
B1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Moreused 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
A1Morewithout me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
A2More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- distinguish: To make something clearly different from others
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- mad: Very angry
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- horrific: Terrifying and shocking
- point: An item to be discussed
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- tame: Not wild; trained to obey people
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- mustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- rivalry: State/feeling when groups compete with each other
- resemblance: Being similar in appearance
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
- penis: Male organ for copulation and urination
- napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
- saturate: To cause a liquid to not be able to absorb more
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- humor: Quality that makes something funny
- piss: To be angry
- pee: To urinate
- chime: To make a musical, harmonious sound
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- egregious: Conspicuously or outrageously bad or contemptible
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- masturbate: To emit semen by self-manipulation of the penis
- cock: Adult male chicken
- gill: Part of a fish's body it uses to breathe
- staunch: Being very loyal to a person, organization, cause
- filth: Dirt; any substance considered foul or unpleasant
- ham: Smoked meat from leg of a pig, often eaten cold
- porter: Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers
- sprinkler: Device used to shower water on plants, bodies
- poo: Feces
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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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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Sona’s Dad Told Her To “Tone It Down” On The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/24Ever had your parents react to something you said? You'll love this clip where Sona's dad tells her to 'tone it down' on a podcast, leading to hilarious cultural clashes and banter! It's a fantastic way to pick up on simple sentence structures and situational dialogue in a super funny context.
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