at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebring back
US /brɪŋ bæk/
UK /briŋ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to remember
- To return something
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreculture
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.
A2Moredeal 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.
A1Moredown memory lane
US
UK
- Idiom
- A nostalgic journey into the past, recalling pleasant memories.
B2Moreeat out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat at a restaurant
A1Moreembarrassing
US /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
UK /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
- Adjective
- Causing shame
- Causing embarrassment.
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehook it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment
- To meet or begin a relationship with someone
B2Moreimmigrant
US /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
UK /ˈɪmɪgrənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person moving to another country to live there
B1Morein second grade
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being in the second year of elementary school.
in the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Morename for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
A1Morenine times out of ten
US /ˈnaɪn taɪmz aʊt ʌv tɛn/
UK /ˈnain taɪmz aʊt əv ten/
- other
- Very often; in most cases; usually.
B1Moreno shame
US
UK
- Adjective
- Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
- Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
- Phrase
- Without apology or regret.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moresame 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.
A1Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink 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
A1Moreto 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.
C2Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
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
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- check out
- going on: To continue doing something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- hook it up: To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- nine times out of ten: Very often; in most cases; usually.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- eat out: To eat at a restaurant
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- in second grade: Being in the second year of elementary school.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- sit down: To take a seat
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- deal with
- look back: To think about past events
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- down memory lane: A nostalgic journey into the past, recalling pleasant memories.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- American: Person from the USA
- embarrassing: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- Asian: A native or inhabitant of Asia
- buy: To believe something; accept
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
- dollar: A basic unit of money equal to 100 cent
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
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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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MOST EMBARRASSING THINGS ABOUT BEING RAISED BY IMMIGRANT PARENTS
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Go Tutor posted on 2015/02/27Get ready to laugh along with hilarious, relatable stories about growing up with immigrant parents! You'll pick up everyday phrases and cultural insights while diving into topics like money-saving tips and food nostalgia. This is a fantastic chance to practice situational dialogue and enjoy some great humor!
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