Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in terms of
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • sour on: To lose liking or favor towards something or someone.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
  • time flies: Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
  • the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • in the aggregate: Considering the whole or total amount combined.
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • kind of sad: Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
  • get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
  • call up: To require someone to join the army
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • favor: Support or approval from people
  • district: Area of a country, city, or town
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • margin: Edge of an area
  • mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
  • swing: Movement in a curved motion
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
  • trust: To expect confidently
  • senate: A board of governors at a college or university
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • prediction: A statement of what will happen next
  • part: Division of a book
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • nationwide: Including or existing in every part of a country
  • republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
  • partial: Giving better treatment to one person than another
  • democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
  • yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
  • underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
  • shutdown: Termination of operations
  • unpopular: Disliked by many people
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • across the board

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • aisle

      US /aɪl/

      UK /aɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long narrow space between rows of seats
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    • approval

      US /əˈpruvəl/

      UK /əˈpru:vl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
      • Positive opinion of something or someone
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    • approve

      US /əˈpruv/

      UK /əˈpru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally accept something or grant permission
      • To have a positive opinion of someone or something
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    • at large

      US /æt lɑrdʒ/

      UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the end of the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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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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    • 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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    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
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    • call up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To require someone to join the army
      • To bring to your memory
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    • come up to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • congress

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/

      UK /'kɒŋɡres/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
      • Proper Noun
      • American governing body of elected representatives
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
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    • democrat

      US /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

      UK /'deməkræt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advocate of democratic principles
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    • district

      US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

      UK /'dɪstrɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of a country, city, or town
      • A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
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    • favor

      US /ˈfevɚ/

      UK /'feɪvə/

      • Noun
      • Support or approval from people
      • Small gift given out at a party
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prefer or promote over another
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
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    • get about

      US /ɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /ɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out a lot; travel widely
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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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    • handle

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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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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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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    • in a state

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in 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 isolation

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Separately from other people or things; alone.
      • Considered separately and without reference to other related things.
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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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the aggregate

      US /ɪn ði ˈæɡrəɡɪt/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈægrɪgət/

      • other
      • Considering the whole or total amount combined.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • kind of sad

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
      • Moderately sad; not extremely upset, but not happy either.
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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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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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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    • mainstream

      US /ˈmenˌstrim/

      UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/

      • Noun
      • Prevailing current of thought
      • Adjective
      • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
      • Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • margin

      US /ˈmɑ:rdʒən/

      UK /ˈmɑ:dʒɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Edge of an area
      • Edge or border of a page on above, below
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • nationwide

      US /ˌneʃənˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Including or existing in every part of a country
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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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 average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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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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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • over to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • partial

      US /ˈpɑ:rʃl/

      UK /ˈpɑ:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Giving better treatment to one person than another
      • Not complete; being only part of something
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    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • poll

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
      • Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a group of people in a vote or election
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    • prediction

      US /prɪˈdɪkʃən/

      UK /prɪˈdɪkʃn/

      • Noun
      • A statement of what will happen next
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • republican

      US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Supporter of the conservative US political party
      • Adjective
      • Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • senate

      US /ˈsɛnɪt/

      UK /'senət/

      • Noun
      • A board of governors at a college or university
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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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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    • shutdown

      US /ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn/

      UK /ˈʃʌtdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Termination of operations
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    • sour

      US /saʊr/

      UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
      • Adjective
      • Being mean and not friendly
      • Spoiled or made more acidic
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    • sour on

      US /ˈsaʊɚ ɑn/

      UK /ˈsaʊə ɒn/

      • other
      • To lose liking or favor towards something or someone.
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    • suck up

      US /sʌk ʌp/

      UK /sʌk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
      • To absorb or soak up a liquid.
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    • swing

      US /swɪŋ/

      UK /swɪŋ/

      • Noun
      • Movement in a curved motion
      • Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something in a back and forth motion
      • To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
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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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    • the bottom line

      US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/

      UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/

      • Noun
      • The most important thing; the essential point.
      • The net income or profit of a company.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • through the roof

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely angry; furious.
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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • time flies

      US /taɪm flaɪz/

      UK /taim flaɪz/

      • Idiom
      • Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
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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 left

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
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    • trend

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
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    • trust

      US /trʌst/

      UK /trʌst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expect confidently
      • To have confidence or faith
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wealth or property held by one person for another
      • The belief that someone is honest
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    • underwater

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
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    • unpopular

      US /ʌnˈpɑpjəlɚ/

      UK /ʌnˈpɒpjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Disliked by many people
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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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    • vote in

      US /voʊt ɪn/

      UK /vəut ɪn/

      • other
      • To elect someone into a position by voting.
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    • yummy

      US /ˈjʌmi/

      UK /ˈjʌmi/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) delicious; very tasty
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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

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    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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