Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • start over: To begin again.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • keep it up: To continue doing something well
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • call in: To ask others for help when in need
  • kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
  • real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
  • work out
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • down and out: Without money, a job, or a place to live; destitute.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
  • kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • slip up: To make a mistake
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • speaking out loud: To verbalize or vocalize something audibly.
  • in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
  • like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
  • let it happen: To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
  • go fuck yourself: An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
  • switch off
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • send up: To make fun of by Imitating
  • in terms of
  • spring chicken: A young person.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • beard: Hair that grows on a man's face
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • squash: To stop a revolt, etc. continuing; overcome; defeat
  • wax: (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • punishment: Being punished; thing you do when being punished
  • pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • carrot: Reward offered to make someone do something
  • vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
  • spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
  • lamb: Young sheep
  • dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
  • bloody: Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
  • upstairs: On a floor above
  • scallop: Type of shellfish with two flat, round shells
  • brigade: Official group who give help or rescue
  • halibut: Very large flatfish with lean flesh
  • risotto: Rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with cheese
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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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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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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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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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • based on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • beard

      US /bɪrd/

      UK /bɪəd/

      • Noun
      • Hair that grows on a man's face
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    • bloody

      US /ˈblʌdi/

      UK /'blʌdɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
      • A word used when swearing or cursing
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    • bounce back

      US /baʊns bæk/

      UK /bauns bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
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    • brigade

      US /brɪˈɡeɪd/

      UK /brɪ'ɡeɪd/

      • Noun
      • Official group who give help or rescue
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    • call in

      US /kɔl ɪn/

      UK /kɔ:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask others for help when in need
      • To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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    • 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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    • carrot

      US /ˈkærət/

      UK /ˈkærət/

      • Noun
      • Reward offered to make someone do something
      • Long hard orange vegetable that grows underground
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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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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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • confident

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
      • Noun
      • A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
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    • dish

      US /dɪʃ/

      UK /dɪʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
      • Food that has been prepared in a certain way
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    • down and out

      US /daʊn ənd aʊt/

      UK /daun ænd aut/

      • Adjective
      • Without money, a job, or a place to live; destitute.
      • Defeated and dispirited; in a state of despair.
      • Noun
      • A person who is destitute and homeless.
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    • dude

      US /dud, djud/

      UK /du:d/

      • Noun
      • Form of address for a man
      • (informal) A man; a fellow.
      • Interjection
      • (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
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    • executive

      US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

      UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A senior manager in a business or organization
      • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
      • Adjective
      • Of a high ranking job in a company
      • Relating to the management of a business or organization.
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    • feel happy

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
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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 myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

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

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • freak out

      US /frik aʊt/

      UK /fri:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
      • To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
      • To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
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    • get a grip

      US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/

      • Idiom
      • To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
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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 fuck yourself

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
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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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    • halibut

      US /ˈhæləbət, ˈhɑl-/

      UK /'hælɪbət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large flatfish with lean flesh
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    • hang in

      US /hæŋ ɪn/

      UK /hæŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To persevere; to not give up.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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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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    • in hell

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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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

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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    • in the spotlight

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
      • Subject to intense public scrutiny or examination.
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    • in your face

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
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    • keep it up

      US /kip ɪt ʌp/

      UK /ki:p it ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something well
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    • kick ass

      US /kɪk æs/

      UK /kik æs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decisively defeat someone
      • To perform exceptionally well
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    • kick in

      US /kɪk ɪn/

      UK /kik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
      • To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
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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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    • let it happen

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
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    • like fuck

      US /laɪk fʌk/

      UK /laɪk fʌk/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
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    • like hell

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
      • With great speed, force, 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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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • off we go

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
      • Phrase
      • An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
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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 other hand

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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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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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • order in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • over 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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    • pan

      US /pæn/

      UK /pæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow an object being filmed with a camera
      • To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Open metal container used for cooking
      • Steel drum
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    • plan on

      US /plæn ɑn/

      UK /plæn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
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    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
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    • proud of you

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
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    • punishment

      US /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

      UK /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

      • Noun
      • Being punished; thing you do when being punished
      • Physically rough treatment
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    • put it together

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
      • To organize or create something, such as a plan or presentation.
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • raw

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
      • Being inexperienced
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    • real bad

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
      • Adjective
      • Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
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    • risotto

      US /rɪˈsɔ:toʊ/

      UK /rɪˈzɒtəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with cheese
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    • scallop

      US /ˈskɑləp, ˈskæl-/

      UK /ˈskɔləp, ˈskæl-/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of shellfish with two flat, round shells
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    • second nature

      US /ˈsɛkənd ˈnetʃɚ/

      UK /ˈsekənd ˈneitʃə/

      • Noun
      • A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
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    • send up

      US /sɛnd ʌp/

      UK /send ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make fun of by Imitating
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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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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    • slip up

      US /slɪp ʌp/

      UK /slip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • Noun
      • A mistake; an error.
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    • spaghetti

      US /spəˈɡɛti/

      UK /spəˈgeti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Italian pasta in long thin strands
      B2
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    • speaking out loud

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To verbalize or vocalize something audibly.
      • To express one's opinion or thoughts publicly and openly.
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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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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • spring chicken

      US /sprɪŋ ˈtʃɪkən/

      UK /spriŋ ˈtʃikin/

      • Noun
      • A young person.
      • Used to humorously suggest that someone is no longer young.
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    • squash

      US /skwɑ:ʃ/

      UK /skwɒʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop a revolt, etc. continuing; overcome; defeat
      • To press firmly to make something flat or fit in
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Game with bats and ball in a court with four walls
      • Type of vegetable with a hard skin and firm flesh
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • start over

      US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/

      UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin again.
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    • switch off

      US /swɪtʃ ɔf/

      UK /switʃ ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop a machine, light, etc. working by pressing a button or switch
      • To stop paying attention to someone or something
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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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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    • 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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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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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 there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • upstairs

      US /ˌʌpˈsterz/

      UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

      • Adverb
      • On a floor above
      • Noun
      • The floor above you in a building
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    • vote

      US /vot/

      UK /vəʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice for or against, as in an election
      • Noun
      • Act of deciding who to choose in an election
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • wax

      US /wæks/

      UK /wæks/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
      • To speak emotionally about a particular memory
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance naturally produced inside the earhole
      • Soft substance that melts, used for candles
      B1TOEIC
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    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • work to do

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
      • Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
      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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