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around the corner
US /ÉËraĘnd ði ËkÉrnÉ/
UK /ÉËraund Ă°É ËkÉ:nÉ/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreas soon as
US /ĂŚz sun ĂŚz/
UK /ĂŚz su:n ĂŚz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat some point
US /ĂŚt sĘm pÉÉŞnt/
UK /ĂŚt sĘm pÉint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat the last moment
US /Ét Ă°É ËlĂŚst ËmoĘmÉnt/
UK /Ét Ă°É ËlÉ:st ËmÉumÉnt/
- other
- Just before the final deadline or event.
B2Moreat the moment
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UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreautomatic
US /ËÉtÉËmĂŚtÉŞk/
UK /ËÉ:tÉ'mĂŚtÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Done without conscious thought
- Operating by itself, without an operator
- Noun
- Car that is able to change gears by itself
A2Moreboom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bÉĘl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morechase
US /tĘes/
UK /tĘeÉŞs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecome after
US /kĘm ËĂŚftÉ/
UK /kĘm ËÉ:ftÉ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecome at
US /kĘm ĂŚt/
UK /kĘm ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
A1Morecome up with
US /kĘm Ęp wɪð/
UK /kĘm Ęp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecontact
US /ËkÉnËtĂŚkt/
UK /'kÉntĂŚkt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecoverage
US /ËkĘvÉrÉŞdĘ/
UK /ËkĘvÉrÉŞdĘ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
- The extent to which something is insured.
A2Moredefense
US /dÉŞËfÉns/
UK /dÉŞ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredepending on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredepot
US /Ëdipo,ËdÉpo/
UK /ËdepÉu/
- Noun
- Storage place for goods
B2Moredown the middle
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UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
down with
US /daĘn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredrop out
US /drÉp aĘt/
UK /drÉp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
- Intransitive Verb
- To quit a course of study or training.
A1Moreeffort
US /ËÉfÉt/
UK /ËefÉt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feÉŞk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Moreflag down
US /flĂŚg daĘn/
UK /flĂŚg daun/
- other
- To signal a driver to stop a vehicle.
B1Moregame on
US /ÉĄem Én/
UK /ÉĄeim Én/
- Interjection
- An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
A1Moreget about
US /ÉĄÉt ÉËbaĘt/
UK /ÉĄet ÉËbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out a lot; travel widely
A1Moregiven time
US /ËÉĄÉŞvÉn taÉŞm/
UK /ËÉĄivÉn taim/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
A1Morego back to
US /ÉĄo bĂŚk tu/
UK /ÉĄÉu bĂŚk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregoal
US /ÉĄol/
UK /ÉĄÉĘl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregoing on
US /ËÉĄoÉŞĹ Én/
UK /ËgÉĘÉŞĹ Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ÉĄÉt tu/
UK /gÉt 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
A1Morehave to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein motion
US /ÉŞn ËmoĘÉn/
UK /in ËmÉuĘÉn/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morein 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.
A1Morein the air
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UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the field
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UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Morein the hands of
US /ÉŞn Ă°É ËhĂŚndz Ęv/
UK /in Ă°É ËhĂŚndz Év/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Morein the middle of
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UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the red
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UK
- Adjective
- Operating at a loss; in debt.
- Phrase
- Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
A1Morein trouble
US /ÉŞn ËtrĘbÉl/
UK /in ËtrĘbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morejump off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a path or designated area.
- To begin or start something, often a project or activity.
A2Morekettle
US /ËkÉtl/
UK /Ëketl/
- Noun
- Metal container with spout used for boiling water
B2Morekick
US /kÉŞk/
UK /kÉŞk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Moreleague
US /liÉĄ/
UK /li:ÉĄ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremotion
US /ËmoĘÉn/
UK /'mÉĘĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Suggestion at a meeting
- A movement; the process of moving
- Intransitive Verb
- To communicate by moving your head or hand
A2Morenumber of people
US /ËnĘmbÉ Ęv ËpipÉl/
UK /ËnĘmbÉ Év Ëpi:pl/
- Phrase
- The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
A1Moreon the ball
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UK
- Idiom
- Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the line
US /Én ði laÉŞn/
UK /Én Ă°É lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1Moreon the run
US /Én ði rĘn/
UK /Én Ă°É rĘn/
- Phrase
- Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- Adjective
- Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to place.
A1Moreon the way
US /Én ði we/
UK /Én Ă°É wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreother than
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UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout of bounds
US /aĘt Ęv baĘndz/
UK /aut Év baĘndz/
- Adjective
- Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
- Beyond permissible limits; off-limits.
A1Moreout of it
US /aĘt Ęv ÉŞt/
UK /aut Év it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreout there
US /aĘt ðÉr/
UK /aut ðÉÉ/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreovertime
US /ËovÉËtaÉŞm/
UK /'ÉĘvÉtaÉŞm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Extra time in a sports game
- Time worked in addition to regular working hours.
- Adverb
- Beyond the regular working hours.
B2TOEICMorepause
US /pÉz/
UK /pÉ:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing for a while before continuing
- To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A temporary break before continuing
- Function on a device to stop and restart it
A2Morepenalty
US /ËpÉnÉlti/
UK /'penÉltÉŞ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Negative effect resulting from your actions
- Punishment for committing a crime or offense
B1TOEICMorepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Moreprior to
US /ËpraÉŞÉ tu/
UK /ËpraiÉ tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreray
US /re/
UK /reÉŞ/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Lines of light coming from an object
- Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
B1Morereed
US /ri:d/
UK /ri:d/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin piece of wood blown to produce musical notes
- Tall grass-like plant that grows close to water
B2Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rÉĘl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMorerush
US /rĘĘ/
UK /rĘĘ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMorescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreset up
US /sÉt Ęp/
UK /set Ęp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreslip
US /slÉŞp/
UK /slÉŞp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMoreslip out
US /slÉŞp aĘt/
UK /slip aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
- To be revealed unintentionally or accidentally.
snap
US /snĂŚp/
UK /snĂŚp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Morestrip
US /strÉŞp/
UK /strÉŞp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Moretackle
US /ËtĂŚkÉl/
UK /'tĂŚkl/
- Transitive Verb
- To start working on a difficult problem
- To grab and throw a person to the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Equipment used in fishing
- Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
B1TOEICMoretarget
US /ËtÉrÉĄÉŞt/
UK /'tÉ:ÉĄÉŞt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMorethread
US /θrÉd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMoretouchdown
US /ËtĘtĘËdaĘn/
UK /ËtĘtĘdaĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Getting ball over touch line in American football
- When a plane, etc. lands on the ground, etc.
C2Moreup there
US /Ęp ðÉr/
UK /Ęp ðÉÉ/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreup top
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UK
- Adverb
- In or at the highest position or location.
- Interjection
- A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
B2Morewatch out
US /wÉtĘ aĘt/
UK /wÉtĘ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewith the best of them
US /wɪθ Ă°É bÉst Év ðÉm/
UK /wɪθ Ă°É best Év ðem/
- other
- As well as the most skilled or experienced people.
B2Morework on
US /wÉk Én/
UK /wÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morezone
US /zoĘn/
UK /zÉĘn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1More
