all bets are off
US /ɔl bɛts ɑr ɔf/
UK /ɔ:l bets ɑ: ɔf/
- other
- Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
B2Moreas 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.
A1Moreat this rate
US
UK
- Phrase
- If things continue as they are now.
A1Morebarge into
US /bɑrdʒ ˈɪntu/
UK /bɑ:dʒ ˈɪntu/
- other
- To enter a place suddenly and roughly or interrupt.
B2Morebuckle up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten one's seatbelt.
- To prepare for a difficult or challenging situation.
care for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecarry out
US /ˈkæri aʊt/
UK /ˈkæri aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
- To remove something or someone from a place.
A1Morecontend with
US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/
UK /kənˈtend wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To struggle or deal with something difficult.
count
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Moredispose of
US /dɪˈspoz ʌv/
UK /disˈpəuz ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- To deal with something quickly and effectively.
A1Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
find out about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for information to learn about it
A1Morefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moreget back at
US /ɡɛt bæk æt/
UK /ɡet bæk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take revenge on someone
A1Moreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Moregive off
US /ɡɪv ɔf/
UK /ɡiv ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce a smell or gas; emit
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein full swing
US /ɪn fʊl swɪŋ/
UK /in ful swiŋ/
- Phrase
- At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
B2Morein league
US /ɪn liɡ/
UK /in li:g/
- other
- Secretly working together to deceive or harm others.
B2Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the presence of
US /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprezəns ɔv/
- Preposition
- While someone or something else is present.
B1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morejoin the club
US /dʒɔɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /dʒɔin ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Used to say you have the same (usually unpleasant) experience.
B1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morelook through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine carefully to see what is there
- To search for something among a collection of things.
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
A1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon 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
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreonce and for all
US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/
UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Completely and finally; decisively.
- In a definitive and conclusive manner.
A2Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moreroof
US /ruf,rʊf/
UK /ru:f/
- Noun
- Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- Cover or top of a building or car
- Transitive Verb
- To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
A2Moresign of the times
US /saɪn əv ðə taɪmz/
UK /saɪn əv ðə taɪmz/
- other
- An indication or reflection of current social or cultural trends.
B2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrue form
US
UK
- Noun
- The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
- The original or unaltered state of something before any changes or transformations.
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevampire
US /ˈvæmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
B2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith dignity
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- In a noble and honorable manner.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- true form: The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- sign of the times: An indication or reflection of current social or cultural trends.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- get back at: To take revenge on someone
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
- carry out
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- sit down: To take a seat
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- barge into: To enter a place suddenly and roughly or interrupt.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- give off: To produce a smell or gas; emit
- in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- join the club: Used to say you have the same (usually unpleasant) experience.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- in league: Secretly working together to deceive or harm others.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- master: To gain control over something
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- leader: Person who is in charge of a group or task
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- mum: Mother
- dracula: Comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips
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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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yi posted on 2015/02/07Get ready for some serious drama with "Young Dracula"! You'll dive into a world of vampire courts, shapeshifters, and dark humor, picking up useful situational dialogue and cultural insights along the way. This episode is packed with betrayal twists and snappy conversations, making it perfect for practicing your B1+ listening skills!
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