Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
  • on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • off book: Having memorized lines; not needing a script.
  • burning the candle at both ends: To overwork oneself by doing too many activities day and night.
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
  • out of sight, out of mind: People forget things or people when not seen regularly.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • separate the wheat from the chaff: To separate what is valuable or useful from what is not.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
  • swing through: To progress or pass through something smoothly or successfully.
  • in point: Relevant; pertinent
  • lock down: To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • drop like flies: Many people becoming sick or dying quickly.
  • man down: Used to indicate a person is injured or incapacitated.
  • cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
  • rev up: To increase the running speed of an engine.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
  • step into: To enter a place or situation.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • argue against: To present reasons or evidence to oppose a particular idea, plan, or action.
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
  • regardless of
  • up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • hook it up: To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • this day and age: The present period or modern times.
  • in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • deal with
  • clown car: A car that appears to hold an impossibly large number of clowns, a common circus or comedic trope.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
  • filter down: To spread or pass gradually from the rich to the poor.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
  • wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • ahead of schedule

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Earlier than planned or expected.
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • argue against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To present reasons or evidence to oppose a particular idea, plan, or action.
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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 soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • aware

      US /əˈwɛr/

      UK /əˈwɛə/

      • Adjective
      • Knowing or feeling that something exists
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • beat up

      US /bit ʌp/

      UK /bi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assault or physically harm someone.
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    • being with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • burning the candle at both ends

      US /ˈbɝnɪŋ ðə ˈkændəl ət boʊθ ɛndz/

      UK /ˈbɜ:nɪŋ ðə ˈkændl ət bəʊθ endz/

      • other
      • To overwork oneself by doing too many activities day and night.
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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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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • clown car

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A car that appears to hold an impossibly large number of clowns, a common circus or comedic trope.
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    • cognitive

      US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • The process of knowing and remembering
      • Relating to the ability to think and reason.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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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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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • cool down

      US /kul daʊn/

      UK /ku:l daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
      • To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
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    • cut corners

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • dialogue

      US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
      • A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
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    • discipline

      US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/

      UK /'dɪsəplɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Instruction and practice to teach obedience
      • Particular field of study
      • Transitive Verb
      • To control or train others by making them obey you
      • To punish a person for their wrongdoing
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    • drop like flies

      US /drɑp laɪk flaɪz/

      UK /drɒp laɪk flaɪz/

      • other
      • Many people becoming sick or dying quickly.
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    • drop off

      US /drɑp ɔf/

      UK /drɒp ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave someone, something somewhere
      • To fall asleep
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
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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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    • feel like

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • feel right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • filter down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spread or pass gradually from the rich to the poor.
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    • for a minute

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for better or worse

      US /fɚ ˈbɛtɚ ər wɝs/

      UK /fə ˈbetə ɔ: wɜ:s/

      • other
      • Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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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 someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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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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    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
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    • get excited

      US /ɡɛt ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɡet ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become enthusiastic or eager.
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    • get 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.
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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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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hell yeah

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
      • Phrase
      • Used to strongly affirm a statement.
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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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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • hook it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment
      • To meet or begin a relationship with someone
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    • in a row

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
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    • in a vacuum

      US /ɪn e ˈvækjuəm/

      UK /in ə ˈvækjuəm/

      • Phrase
      • Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
      • Without any context or background information.
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 good hands

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
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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 other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn pɔɪnt/

      UK /in pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Relevant; pertinent
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • in relation to

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
      B1
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the present time; now.
      • Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • in this day and age

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the present time; nowadays.
      A1
      More
    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
      B1
      More
    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
      More
    • innovation

      US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of creating new ideas or inventions
      • A new thing or method that is introduced.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
      More
    • lock down

      US /lɑk daʊn/

      UK /lɔk daun/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit during an emergency.
      • To impose strict restrictions on travel, movement, and activity.
      B1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
      More
    • look into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
      A1
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • man down

      US /mæn daʊn/

      UK /mæn daun/

      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate a person is injured or incapacitated.
      B2
      More
    • martial

      US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/

      UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
      B1
      More
    • move back

      US /muv bæk/

      UK /mu:v bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To retreat or withdraw from a position.
      • To reposition or shift something to a previous location.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
      B1
      More
    • off book

      US /ɔf bʊk/

      UK /ɒf bʊk/

      • other
      • Having memorized lines; not needing a script.
      B2
      More
    • on a mission

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
      B2
      More
    • on a set

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or working at a filming location.
      • Defined or applicable to a specific set in mathematics.
      A2
      More
    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
      More
    • on God

      US /ɑn gɑd/

      UK /ɒn gɒd/

      • other
      • Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
      C1
      More
    • on occasion

      US /ɑn əˈkeʒən/

      UK /ɔn əˈkeiʒən/

      • Idiom
      • Sometimes, but not regularly.
      • Phrase
      • Sometimes, but not regularly or often
      B1
      More
    • on site

      US /ɑn saɪt/

      UK /ɔn sait/

      • Adverb
      • At the location of a particular activity or project.
      • Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
      A1
      More
    • on the rise

      US /ɑn ði raɪz/

      UK /ɔn ðə raiz/

      • Adjective
      • Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
      • Becoming more successful in a career or field.
      • Phrase
      • Increasing in popularity.
      A1
      More
    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • out of sight, out of mind

      US /aʊt əv saɪt aʊt əv maɪnd/

      UK /aut əv saɪt aut əv maɪnd/

      • Proverb
      • People forget things or people when not seen regularly.
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
      More
    • patient

      US /ˈpeʃənt/

      UK /'peɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
      • Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who receives medical treatment or care
      A2
      More
    • permission

      US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

      UK /pəˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Right to do something as allowed by another
      • Formal authorization from an authority.
      A2
      More
    • phase

      US /fez/

      UK /feɪz/

      • Noun
      • Different stages of the moon from new to full
      • Distinct part or step in a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make happen in a gradual ordered way
      A2
      More
    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
      More
    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • pull on

      US /pʊl ɑn/

      UK /pul ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
      • To encourage someone to try harder or to continue doing something.
      A1
      More
    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
      B1
      More
    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
      More
    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
      A2TOEIC
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    • resilience

      US /rɪˈzɪljəns/

      UK /rɪˈzɪliəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to recover quickly from something bad
      • The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • rev up

      US /rɛv ʌp/

      UK /rev ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the running speed of an engine.
      • To make someone more energetic or enthusiastic.
      A1
      More
    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
      More
    • separate the wheat from the chaff

      US /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt ðə wit frəm ðə tʃæf/

      UK /ˈsepərət ðə wi:t frəm ðə tʃæf/

      • other
      • To separate what is valuable or useful from what is not.
      B2
      More
    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
      A2TOEIC
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
      More
    • speak 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.
      A1
      More
    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
      More
    • step into

      US /stɛp ˈɪntu/

      UK /step ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place or situation.
      • To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
      A1
      More
    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • swing through

      US /swɪŋ θru/

      UK /swɪŋ θru:/

      • other
      • To progress or pass through something smoothly or successfully.
      B2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • this day and age

      US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/

      UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • The present period or modern times.
      B1
      More
    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      A1
      More
    • up and running

      US /ʌp ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ʌp ænd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Fully operational; functioning correctly.
      • Active and operating successfully.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • walk away with

      US /ˈwɔk əˈweɪ wɪð/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k əˈweɪ wɪð/

      • other
      • To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
      B2
      More
    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
      More
    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
      More
    • wellness

      US /ˈwelnəs/

      UK /ˈwelnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
      C2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
      A2
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      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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    Robert Downey Jr. On Living With Intention, Discipline & What Happiness Really Means

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