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Vocabulary

substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
on to: Toward something; forward
due to: Because of; owing to
hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
as well as: Also; in addition to
over time: Gradually; as time passes.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
look back: To think about past events
to do with: To be about something; concern
got to: To arrive at some place
in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
wake up: To stop sleeping
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
around the world: In or to many countries.
cash flow
cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
in addition to: Besides; as well as
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
charged with: To be officially accused of something
amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
in part: To some extent; partially.
serious money: A large or significant sum of money.
go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
other than: Except for; apart from.
on the margins: Located in the border areas or edges of something.
give it up: To stop trying to do something
by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
bed down: To prepare or settle down to sleep.
have to: Must do
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
one too many: More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
auction off: To sell something by auction to the highest bidder.
million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
move along: To make progress; advance.
along with: In addition to; together with.
in a heartbeat: Immediately; without hesitation.
falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
persevere through: To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
take on: To acquire a new characteristic
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
as for: Concerning; regarding.
on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
in charge: To be responsible for
rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
mortgage payments: Regular installments paid towards the repayment of a mortgage loan.
work out
break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
build a bridge: To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
roll on: For time to pass
roll up on: To arrive or approach suddenly, often without warning.
run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
deal with
blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
weather the storm: To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
play out: To use up or exhaust
the following: Next in order or sequence.
abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
under fire: Being heavily criticized.
ate up: To eat all of something
get away with murder: To do something wrong without being punished or stopped.
set up
page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
down the drain: Wasted or lost completely.
end in: To have something as the final result.
filed a lawsuit: To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
rags to riches: Used to describe a person who started with nothing and made themselves wealthy.
rock up: To arrive somewhere.
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
prior to: Before a particular time or event.
cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
in the club: Being a member of a group or organization.
upwards of: More than; at least.
pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
leaf through: Turn pages quickly to look at content casually.
see through: To realize the truth about
get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
in dire straits: Experiencing serious financial or other troubles.
draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
career: Particular occupation in professional life
substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
property: Particular quality that someone or something has
industry: Hard work; being busy working
financial: Involving money
abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
federal: Consisting of several united states
couple: To join something to something else
lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
fortune: What might happen to you in the future
divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
leave: To go away from; depart
prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
act: To behave in a certain way
public: Owned by the government
point: An item to be discussed
mansion: Very large, expensive home
success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
find: To become aware of something that is happening
celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
set: Prepared for something; ready
business: A company formed for making profit
wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
butler: Senior male servant in a household
comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
unpaid: Yet to be paid
spacey: (Of rooms) wide and roomy

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abide by
US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/
UK /əˈbaid bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow a rule; adhere to
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abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
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along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
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amounted to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
- To have been the same as, or have had the same effect as.
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around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
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as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
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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 some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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ate up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat all of something
- To use a large amount of something, especially money or time.
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auction off
US /ˈɔkʃən ɔf/
UK /ˈɔ:kʃən ɒf/
- other
- To sell something by auction to the highest bidder.
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bankruptcy
US /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
UK /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- The legal process by which a person or organization is declared unable to pay their debts.
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bed down
US /bɛd daʊn/
UK /bɛd daʊn/
- other
- To prepare or settle down to sleep.
- To settle somewhere to sleep, often temporarily.
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behind bars
US
UK
- Phrase
- In prison; imprisoned.
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behind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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blend of
US
UK
- Noun
- A mixture of different things combined together.
- A combination of different qualities or elements.
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break it down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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build a bridge
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UK
- Phrase
- To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
- Idiom
- To establish a connection or improve relations between people or groups.
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butler
US /ˈbʌtlə/
UK /ˈbʌtlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Senior male servant in a household
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by any means
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way possible, regardless of the method
- Whatever is necessary to achieve something.
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career
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
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cash flow
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UK
- Phrase
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cast on
US /kæst ɑn/
UK /kɑ:st ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
- To put a spell on someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To assign a role to an actor.
- To cause (light, shadow, etc.) to appear on a surface.
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celebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
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charged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
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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 up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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comeback
US /ˈkʌmˌbæk/
UK /ˈkʌmbæk/
- Noun
- A clever or witty retort or reply
- Return of a celebrity to their previous success
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couple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
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court
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
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cut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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cut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
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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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disorder
US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/
UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
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divorce
US /dɪˈvɔrs, -ˈvors/
UK /dɪ'vɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal breakup of a marriage
- Transitive Verb
- To legally end a marriage to (someone)
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down the drain
US /daʊn ði dren/
UK /daun ðə drein/
- Phrase
- Wasted or lost completely.
- Gradually deteriorating or failing.
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draw in
US /drɔ ɪn/
UK /drɔ: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attract or entice someone or something.
- To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
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dropping out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
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dry up
US /draɪ ʌp/
UK /drai ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
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due to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
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end in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
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eventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
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falling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
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fame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
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family members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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fast food chain
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
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federal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
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filed a lawsuit
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
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financial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
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first three
US
UK
- Determiner
- The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- Adjective
- Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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for a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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for life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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for nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
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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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fortune
US /ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What might happen to you in the future
- Chance or luck, particularly good luck
- Transitive Verb
- To bring good fortune to.
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from the heart
US /frəm ðə hɑrt/
UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/
- other
- In a very sincere and genuine way.
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get along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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get away with murder
US /ɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪθ ˈmɜrdɚ/
UK /ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð ˈmɜ:də/
- other
- To do something wrong without being punished or stopped.
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get out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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get together
US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather, or come together for some purpose
- To start a romantic relationship.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet for social or recreational purposes.
- To start a romantic relationship.
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give it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
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go to jail
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
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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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hammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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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 a heartbeat
US /ɪn e ˈhɑrtˌbit/
UK /in ə ˈhɑ:tbi:t/
- Phrase
- Immediately; without hesitation.
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in addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
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in charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
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in court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
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in debt
US /ɪn dɛt/
UK /in det/
- Phrase
- State of owing money to a person or institution
- Adjective
- Owing money.
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in dire straits
US /ɪn ˈdaɪɚ streɪts/
UK /in ˈdaiə streits/
- other
- Experiencing serious financial or other troubles.
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in fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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in heat
US /ɪn hit/
UK /in hi:t/
- Adjective
- (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
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in order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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in part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
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in prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
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in the club
US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Being a member of a group or organization.
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in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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in the red
US
UK
- Adjective
- Operating at a loss; in debt.
- Phrase
- Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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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.
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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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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.
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instead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
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jump off
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a path or designated area.
- To begin or start something, often a project or activity.
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know about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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leaf through
US /lif θru/
UK /li:f θru:/
- other
- Turn pages quickly to look at content casually.
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live on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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long for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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look back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
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mansion
US /ˈmænʃən/
UK /ˈmænʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large, expensive home
- Historically, the main residence of a lord or wealthy person.
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million dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
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mortgage payments
US
UK
- Noun
- Regular installments paid towards the repayment of a mortgage loan.
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move along
US /muv əˈlɔŋ/
UK /mu:v əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make progress; advance.
- To tell someone to leave or keep moving.
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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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multiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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of a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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off camera
US /ɔf ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔf ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- Not being filmed or recorded.
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on and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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on the hook
US /ɑn ði hʊk/
UK /ɔn ðə huk/
- Idiom
- Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- In a difficult or dangerous situation; at risk.
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on the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
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on the margins
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in the border areas or edges of something.
- In a position of being outside the mainstream; marginalized or excluded.
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on the real
US /ɑn ðə ˈril/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈri:əl/
- other
- Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
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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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on top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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once upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
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one too many
US
UK
- Adjective
- More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An instance that exceeds what is tolerable or permissible.
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oscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
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other than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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over time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
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pack up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things into boxes and take them home
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page in
US /peɪʤ ɪn/
UK /peɪʤ ɪn/
- other
- Contact someone by pager urgently.
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pay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
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persevere through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
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personal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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play out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
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prior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
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prison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
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property
US /ˈprɑpəti/
UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
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rags to riches
US
UK
- Noun
- Used to describe a person who started with nothing and made themselves wealthy.
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reality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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reputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
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rock bottom
US /rɑk ˈbɑtəm/
UK /rɔk ˈbɔtəm/
- Noun
- The lowest possible level or point.
- Adjective
- The absolute lowest; minimum.
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rock up
US /rɑk ʌp/
UK /rɔk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive somewhere.
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roll on
US /rol ɑn/
UK /rəul ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- For time to pass
- To continue or proceed
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roll up on
US /roʊl ʌp ɑn/
UK /rəul ʌp ɒn/
- other
- To arrive or approach suddenly, often without warning.
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run in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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run on
US /rʌn ɑn/
UK /rʌn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
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see through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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serious money
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or significant sum of money.
- A substantial investment or financial commitment.
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set to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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set up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
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smash hit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- Adjective
- Extremely successful; very popular.
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spacey
US
UK
- Adjective
- (Of rooms) wide and roomy
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substance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
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substance use
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
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success
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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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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thanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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the following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to the 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.
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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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turned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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under fire
US /ˈʌndɚ faɪr/
UK /ˈʌndə ˈfaiə/
- Phrase
- Being heavily criticized.
- Being shot at by enemy forces.
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unpaid
US /ʌnˈped/
UK /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/
- Adjective
- Yet to be paid
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upon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
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upwards of
US
UK
- Preposition
- More than; at least.
- Phrase
- Approximately; around.
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used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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wealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
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weather the storm
US /ˈwɛðɚ ði stɔrm/
UK /ˈweðə ðə stɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
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with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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work out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
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work over
US /wɝk ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /wɜ:k ˈəuvə/
- other
- To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- To revise, review, or improve something by careful effort.
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wrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
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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

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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50 Celebrities Who LOST Everything

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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/29

Ever wonder how superstars can go from riches to rags? This video dives into the surprising stories of celebrities who lost it all, from fortunes to fame, and you'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary like 'bankruptcy' and 'foreclosed' along the way. It's a wild look at how quickly things can change, even for the biggest names!

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