Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in terms of
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • deal with
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • set by: To separate and save for another use or time
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • hold off: To delay doing something; postpone.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • tear up: To cause someone much grief
  • walk on by: To pass by and ignore someone or something intentionally.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • such as: For example; like
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • turn the corner: To start to improve after a difficult period.
  • within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • by all means: Certainly; of course
  • work out
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • square the circle: To attempt something that is impossible; to try to do the impossible.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in extremis: In a critical or desperate situation.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • anything other than: Except for; not including
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
  • minister: An official who heads a government department
  • terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
  • nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
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    • across the board

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • anything other than

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Except for; not including
      • Different from; not
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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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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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    • as a consequence of

      US /əz ə ˈkɑnsəkwəns ʌv/

      UK /əz ə ˈkɒnsikwəns əv/

      • other
      • Because of; due to something that happened before.
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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

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      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 a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

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

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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 risk

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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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 stake

      US /æt stek/

      UK /æt steik/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
      • In question; depending on what happens
      • Adjective
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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    • at the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • based on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • by all means

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • Certainly; of course
      • Phrase
      • In every possible way; using every method possible
      • Certainly; of course
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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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    • congress

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/

      UK /'kɒŋɡres/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
      • Proper Noun
      • American governing body of elected representatives
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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect 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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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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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

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      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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    • fall apart

      US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/

      UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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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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    • for the most part

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • go together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold off

      US /hold ɔf/

      UK /həuld ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To delay doing something; postpone.
      • To prevent someone or something from attacking or affecting you.
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in extremis

      US /ɪn ɪkˈstrimɪs/

      UK /in ɪkˈstri:mɪs/

      • other
      • In a critical or desperate situation.
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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 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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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    • in terms of

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      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 first place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the midst of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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 ways

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • lift up

      US /lɪft ʌp/

      UK /lift ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise something to a higher position.
      • To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
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    • local communities

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      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
      • Neighborhoods or districts where people share social connections and common interests.
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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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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • minister

      US /ˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An official who heads a government department
      • Person who performs Christian services
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • nuclear

      US /ˈnukliɚ, ˈnju-/

      UK /ˈnju:kliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or involving the center of an atom
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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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    • on the bench

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
      • Serving as a judge; presiding over a court.
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    • on the defensive

      US /ɑn ði dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /ɔn ðə dɪˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
      • Phrase
      • In a position where you are defending yourself from criticism or attack.
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    • on the ground

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • on the internet

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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    • other than

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • 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.
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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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    • over to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • past it

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
      • Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
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    • phone number

      US

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      • Countable Noun
      • A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
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    • play in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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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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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • prevent

      US /prɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /prɪ'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening or existing
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    • 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
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
      B1
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
      A2TOEIC
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    • set back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cost someone, often a large amount
      • To cause a delay in scheduling
      A1
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    • set by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate and save for another use or time
      A1
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
      A1
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    • sign up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To register for something, like a service or a course.
      A1
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • some time ago

      US /sʌm taɪm əˈɡo/

      UK /sʌm taim əˈɡəu/

      • Phrase
      • At a point in the past; not recently.
      A1
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    • 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.
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    • square the circle

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt something that is impossible; to try to do the impossible.
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
      A1
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    • stand for

      US /stænd fɔr/

      UK /stænd fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
      • To represent or symbolize
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    • stand together

      US /stænd təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /stænd təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To unite in support or defense as a group.
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    • stand up for

      US /stænd ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • tear up

      US /ˈteɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈteɚ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone much grief
      • To pull to make small pieces, e.g. of paper
      A2
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    • terrorist

      US /ˈtɛrərɪst/

      UK /ˈterərɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of terrorism or terrorists.
      A2
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • the bottom line

      US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/

      UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/

      • Noun
      • The most important thing; the essential point.
      • The net income or profit of a company.
      A2
      More
    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
      C2
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • turn the corner

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To start to improve after a difficult period.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To physically change direction at a corner.
      More
    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
      A2
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    • 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
    • vital for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
      A1
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    • walk away from

      US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
      A2
      More
    • walk on by

      US /ˈwɔk ɑn baɪ/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k ɒn baɪ/

      • other
      • To pass by and ignore someone or something intentionally.
      B2
      More
    • weapon

      US /ˈwɛpən/

      UK /'wepən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
      • Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
      A1
      More
    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
      A1
      More
    • within reach

      US /wɪðˈɪn ritʃ/

      UK /wiˈðin ri:tʃ/

      • Phrase
      • Close enough to be grabbed or used.
      • Possible to achieve with effort.
      B1
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      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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