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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • down the track: At some point in the future.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • blind date: A date between two people who have never met before, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance.
  • set up
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • for instance: As an example.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • in terms of
  • come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • gone viral: To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
  • spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
  • up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • being blamed: To be in the process of receiving responsibility or fault for something negative.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • in the manner: In the way or style of.
  • funeral service: A ceremony held to commemorate a deceased person, typically involving religious rituals or eulogies.
  • angle for: Try to obtain something indirectly or subtly.
  • see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • spinning out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
  • ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • to the quick: Deeply and painfully affected or hurt emotionally.
  • talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
  • stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • third time lucky: Success after two previous failures.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
  • stick it to: To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • boil down: To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
  • grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
  • to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
  • part way: To some extent or degree; not completely.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
  • phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
  • on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
  • off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
  • extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • get behind: To support or encourage.
  • meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • speed things up: To accelerate a process or activity; to make something happen faster.
  • on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • occasion: Significant or important event or function
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
  • ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • previously: At an earlier time
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • politician: Someone whose job is in politics
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • minister: An official who heads a government department
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
  • subsequently: After something else has happened; as a result
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
  • arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
  • part: Division of a book
  • mayor: Head of a town or city government
  • champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
  • politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
  • metro: Underground railway or subway
  • conjure: To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
  • mayoral: Concerning a mayor or the office of mayor
  • goliath: Very large or powerful person, company etc.
  • newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • ahead of schedule

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Earlier than planned or expected.
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    • ambition

      US /æmˈbɪʃən/

      UK /æmˈbɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire to win or be successful in life, work
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    • angle for

      US /ˈæŋɡəl fər/

      UK /ˈæŋɡl fə/

      • other
      • Try to obtain something indirectly or subtly.
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    • anniversary

      US /ˌænəˈvɚsəri/

      UK /ˌænɪ'vɜ:sərɪ/

      • Noun
      • Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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    • arena

      US /əˈrinə/

      UK /ə'ri:nə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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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 best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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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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    • being blamed

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be in the process of receiving responsibility or fault for something negative.
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    • blind date

      US /blaɪnd det/

      UK /blaind deit/

      • Noun
      • A date between two people who have never met before, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance.
      • An experience where you know very little about the person you are meeting.
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    • boil down

      US /bɔɪl daʊn/

      UK /bɔil daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
      • To be summarized or reduced to the essentials.
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    • cabinet

      US /ˈkæbənɪt/

      UK /ˈkæbɪnət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
      • Group of advisors to a leader of a government
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
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    • came off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete something
      • To detach or come away from something in pieces
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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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    • champagne

      US /ʃæmˈpen/

      UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • French sparkling drink used for celebrations
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    • come around

      US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kʌm əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
      • To visit someone at their house.
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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 for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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    • come on to

      US /kʌm ɑn tu/

      UK /kʌm ɔn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a sexual advance towards someone.
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • conjure

      US /ˈkɑndʒɚ, kənˈdʒʊr/

      UK /ˈkʌndʒə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
      • To make something appear through a magic trick
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    • conservative

      US /kənˈsɚvətɪv/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:vətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
      • Resistant to change
      • Noun
      • Person with traditional ideas; doesn't like change
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • delivery

      US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/

      UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/

      • Noun
      • Way someone acts when speaking publicly
      • Act of taking something to a person or place
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • down the track

      US /daʊn ðə ˈtræk/

      UK /daun ðə ˈtræk/

      • other
      • At some point in the future.
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • extent to which

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
      • The degree of influence or effect that something has.
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • funeral service

      US /ˈfjunərəl 'sɝvɪs/

      UK /ˈfju:nərəl ˈsɜːvɪs/

      • Noun
      • A ceremony held to commemorate a deceased person, typically involving religious rituals or eulogies.
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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    • get 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.
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    • get behind

      US /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /ɡet biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or encourage.
      • To fail to make enough progress or to do something by a particular time.
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    • get onto

      US /ɡɛt ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /ɡet ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
      • To start talking or dealing with a new subject.
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    • get to the bottom of

      US /ɡɛt tə ðə ˈbɑtəm ʌv/

      UK /ɡet tə ðə ˈbɒtəm əv/

      • other
      • To find the true cause or explanation of 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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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • go with the flow

      US /goʊ wɪð ðə floʊ/

      UK /gəu wɪð ðə fləu/

      • other
      • To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
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    • goliath

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Very large or powerful person, company etc.
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    • gone viral

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
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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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    • grow into

      US /ɡro ˈɪntu/

      UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be able to wear clothes that were too big
      • To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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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 public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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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 green

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the manner

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the way or style of.
      • According to a specific method or procedure.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the present time; now.
      • Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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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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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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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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    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • 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
    • mayor

      US /ˈmeɪər/

      UK /meə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Head of a town or city government
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • mayoral

      US /'meərəl/

      UK /'meərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a mayor or the office of mayor
      B2
      More
    • meet up

      US /mit ʌp/

      UK /mi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange to meet someone.
      A1
      More
    • memorial

      US /məˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-/

      UK /mə'mɔ:rɪəl/

      • Noun
      • Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
      B1
      More
    • metro

      US /ˈmetroʊ/

      UK /ˈmetrəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Underground railway or subway
      B2
      More
    • minister

      US /ˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An official who heads a government department
      • Person who performs Christian services
      A2
      More
    • newscast

      US /ˈnu:zkæst/

      UK /ˈnju:zkɑ:st/

      • Noun
      • Broadcast of news or commentary on the news
      C2
      More
    • next moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Immediately after; very soon.
      A1
      More
    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
      A1
      More
    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • occasion

      US /əˈkeʒən/

      UK /ə'keɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Significant or important event or function
      • Time when something happens or takes place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off the wall

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
      • Adverb
      • Away from a wall.
      A1
      More
    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
      B1
      More
    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
      A1
      More
    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
      A1
      More
    • on the job

      US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/

      UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/

      • Phrase
      • While working; during the course of employment.
      A1
      More
    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
      A2
      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 time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
      A1
      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
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • pandemic

      US /pænˈdɛmɪk/

      UK /pæn'demɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
      • Noun
      • a pandemic disease
      C2
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    • part way

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • To some extent or degree; not completely.
      A2
      More
    • phone number

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
      A1
      More
    • politic

      US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/

      UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Careful what you say; diplomatic
      B2
      More
    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • politician

      US /ˌpɑlɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone whose job is in politics
      • A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement in their career.
      A2
      More
    • previously

      US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/

      UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At an earlier time
      • In the past; formerly.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • ride with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
      • To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
      More
    • rule in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
      B1
      More
    • see it through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
      A1
      More
    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      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
    • 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
    • speed things up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accelerate a process or activity; to make something happen faster.
      A1
      More
    • spend money

      US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/

      UK /spend ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • To use money to buy or pay for something.
      A1
      More
    • spinning out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
      • To lose control and rotate rapidly, especially in a vehicle.
      A1
      More
    • stand back

      US /stænd bæk/

      UK /stænd bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
      • To not get involved in a situation; to take a detached perspective.
      A2
      More
    • stick it to

      US /stɪk ɪt tu/

      UK /stik it tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

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

      US /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛntlɪ/

      UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

      • Adverb
      • After something else has happened; as a result
      B1
      More
    • talk over

      US /tɔk ˈovɚ/

      UK /tɔ:k ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
      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
    • third time lucky

      US /θɜrd taɪm ˈlʌki/

      UK /θɜ:d taɪm ˈlʌki/

      • other
      • Success after two previous failures.
      B1
      More
    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
      More
    • to an extent

      US /tə ən ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tə ən ikˈstent/

      • other
      • Partly or in some degree.
      B1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US /tu ðə deɪ/

      UK /tu ðə deɪ/

      • other
      • Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
      B2
      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
    • to the quick

      US /tu ðə ˈkwɪk/

      UK /tə ðə ˈkwik/

      • other
      • Deeply and painfully affected or hurt emotionally.
      C1
      More
    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      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
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

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