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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • change your mind
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
  • fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • in terms of
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
  • work out
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • live it up: To enjoy life in an unrestrained way; to spend money freely and extravagantly.
  • moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
  • in aggregate: Considering everything together as a total amount.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • for the taking: Available to be taken or obtained easily.
  • carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • bank on: To rely on someone or something
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • longest time: The greatest duration of time.
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
  • set up
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • tie into: To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • deal with
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • out of shape: In poor physical condition; not physically fit.
  • build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
  • cash flow
  • no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
  • tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • extreme: Very great in degree
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • core: To take out the central section of a fruit
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • mediocre: Average; not outstanding; not very good
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • premise: Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • argue: To fight or disagree over something
  • tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
  • microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
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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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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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 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 some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the most

      US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/

      UK /ət ðə ˈməust/

      • other
      • No more than; maximum amount or degree.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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    • bank on

      US /bæŋk ɑn/

      UK /bæŋk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on someone or something
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • bet

      US /bet/

      UK /bet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
      • Used to express certainty or confidence
      • Countable Noun
      • Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
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    • bring on

      US /brɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /briŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
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    • build out

      US /bɪld aʊt/

      UK /bild aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
      • To construct or develop infrastructure, often related to technology or networks.
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    • by and large

      US /baɪ ənd lɑrdʒ/

      UK /bai ænd lɑ:dʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Generally; on the whole; mostly.
      • Taking everything into consideration; all things considered.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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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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    • carve out

      US /kɑrv aʊt/

      UK /kɑ:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
      • To separate or isolate something from a larger whole.
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    • cash flow

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
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    • change your mind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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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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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • core

      US /kɔr, kor/

      UK /kɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take out the central section of a fruit
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important central part of something
      • The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • do in

      US

      UK

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

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • entrepreneur

      US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Businessperson who develops new businesses
      • A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
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    • exceptional

      US /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

      UK /ɪkˈsepʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being extremely and unusually good
      • (Of circumstance, etc.) being unusual; not normal
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    • extreme

      US /ɪkˈstrim/

      UK /ɪk'stri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Very great in degree
      • Farthest from a center
      • Noun
      • Effort that is thought more than is necessary
      • The furthest point or limit of something.
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    • fair point

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the taking

      US /fɚ ðə ˈteɪkɪŋ/

      UK /fə ðə ˈteɪkɪŋ/

      • other
      • Available to be taken or obtained easily.
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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 into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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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    • 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 to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hit on

      US /hɪt ɑn/

      UK /hit ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discover an idea, etc. by chance
      • To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • in aggregate

      US /ɪn ˈægrəgət/

      UK /ɪn ˈægrɪgət/

      • other
      • Considering everything together as a total amount.
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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 perspective

      US /ɪn pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /in pəˈspektiv/

      • Phrase
      • Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
      • Adverb
      • Judged in relation to other things and so not seeming as bad or extreme.
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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 game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the red

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • in under

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
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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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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • like fuck

      US /laɪk fʌk/

      UK /laɪk fʌk/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
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    • live for

      US /liv fɔr/

      UK /liv fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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    • live it up

      US /liv ɪt ʌp/

      UK /liv it ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enjoy life in an unrestrained way; to spend money freely and extravagantly.
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    • longest time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The greatest duration of time.
      • A very long period.
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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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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • mediocre

      US /ˌmidiˈokɚ/

      UK /ˌmi:diˈəʊkə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Average; not outstanding; not very good
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
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    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
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    • microwave

      US /ˈmaɪkrəˌwev/

      UK /ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/

      • Noun
      • Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
      • Concerning electromagnetic radiation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To heat or cook something in a microwave
      B1
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    • moment of truth

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
      More
    • no man's land

      US /no mænz lænd/

      UK /nəʊ mænz lænd/

      • other
      • An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
      B1
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
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    • off the ground

      US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/

      UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/

      • Phrase
      • Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
      • Airborne; having left the ground.
      A1
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
      B1
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
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    • out of shape

      US /aʊt ʌv ʃep/

      UK /aut ɔv ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In poor physical condition; not physically fit.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

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

      US /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/

      UK /ˈaʊtkʌm/

      • Noun
      • Something that happens as a result, consequence
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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.
      B1
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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
      A2
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
      B1TOEIC
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    • premise

      US /ˈprɛmɪs/

      UK /'premɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
      • A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To base your argument on
      • State or assume as a premise.
      B1TOEIC
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    • push back

      US /pʊʃ bæk/

      UK /puʃ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone to withdraw or retreat
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To resist or oppose something.
      • To move something to a later time or date; to postpone.
      A1
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • 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
    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

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

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tap into

      US /tæp ˈɪntu/

      UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
      • To understand and express something that people are feeling
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      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
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    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      A1
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    • tie into

      US /taɪ ˈɪntu/

      UK /taɪ ˈintu/

      • other
      • To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
      B2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or expand proportionally.
      • To climb or ascend.
      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
    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
      A2TOEIC
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    • trade off

      US /treid ɔf/

      UK /treid ɔf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exchange that occurs as a compromise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
      • To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
      C2
      More
    • tweet

      US /twit/

      UK /twi:t/

      • Noun
      • Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
      • Message sent to Twitter
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
      B1
      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
    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
      A2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      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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