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a couple hundred
US
UK
- Determiner
- Approximately two hundred.
- Phrase
- A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
A2Morea tremendous amount
US
UK
- Determiner
- A very large quantity or number of something.
B2Moreall along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreanswer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
C1Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback 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
A1Morebad idea
US
UK
- Phrase
- An unwise or imprudent course of action.
A2Morebad word
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
A1Morebased on
US
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.
A1Morebuild in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
A1Moreburning bridges
US /ˈbɝnɪŋ ˈbrɪdʒɪz/
UK /ˈbɜ:nɪŋ ˈbrɪdʒɪz/
- other
- To damage relationships so they cannot be repaired.
B2Moreby doing that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using that action or method.
A2Moreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Morecash flow
US
UK
- Phrase
A2Morecash in
US /kæʃ ɪn/
UK /kæʃ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sell asset to get money back
- To sell something to get cash
A2Morecheck into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- To enter a hospital or clinic for treatment.
come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconnected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
B1Morecut across
US /kʌt əˈkrɔs/
UK /kʌt əˈkrɔs/
- Phrasal Verb
- To rudely go in front of someone
- To cut from one side of something to another
A1Moredarn good
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely good; excellent.
A1Moredeal 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 the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moredrill down
US /drɪl daʊn/
UK /dril daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
A1Moredrop the ball
US
UK
- Idiom
- To make a mistake or error, especially one that causes problems for others.
B1Moreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
family members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefollow up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or check on something.
- To pursue something further after an initial action.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreget your feet wet
US /ɡɛt jʊr fit wɛt/
UK /ɡet jɔ: fi:t wet/
- other
- To try something new or gain initial experience.
B2Moregive back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
A1Moregive in
US /ɡɪv ɪn/
UK /ɡiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit work; hand in
- To stop resisting; to surrender
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego find
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego 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
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregross national product
US /ɡros ˈnæʃənəl ˈprɑdəkt/
UK /ɡrəus ˈnæʃənəl ˈprɔdʌkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The total value of goods produced and services provided by a country during one year, equal to the gross domestic product plus the net income from foreign investments.
hand out
US /hænd aʊt/
UK /hænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute papers (often in class)
A1Morehand up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold 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.
A1Morein 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.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein 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.
C1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein 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.
B1Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the red
US
UK
- Adjective
- Operating at a loss; in debt.
- Phrase
- Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein three days
US /ɪn θri deɪz/
UK /ɪn θri: deɪz/
- other
- Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
A2Morein ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner or by methods that.
- In certain respects or aspects.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintellectual property
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
B2Morejust 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.
A2Morelarger than life
US /ˈlɑrdʒɚ ðən laɪf/
UK /ˈlɑ:dʒə ðən laɪf/
- other
- Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
C1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or something
A1Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
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
A1Moremeet 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.
million dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
move around
US /muv əˈraʊnd/
UK /mu:v əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
move mountains
US /muv ˈmaʊntənz/
UK /mu:v ˈmauntɪnz/
- other
- To achieve something that seems impossible or very difficult.
B2Morenear and dear
US
UK
- Adjective
- Very important and loved; cherished.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof choice
US /əv tʃɔɪs/
UK /əv tʃɔɪs/
- other
- Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
B2Moreon hold
US /ɑn hold/
UK /ɔn həuld/
- Adjective
- Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- Adverb
- Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the horizon
US
UK
- Idiom
- About to happen; approaching.
A1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Moreon the rocks
US
UK
- Phrase
- Served with ice cubes.
- Idiom
- Experiencing difficulties and likely to fail.
A2Moreon the shelf
US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
A2Moreout 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.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
partner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
A2Morepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Morepull apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
- To severely criticize something.
A2Morepush through
US /pʊʃ θru/
UK /puʃ θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- To make progress by pushing people or things aside.
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreround about
US /raʊnd əˈbaʊt/
UK /raund əˈbaut/
- Adverb
- Approximately; about.
- Preposition
- All around; surrounding.
A2Morerun through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
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.
A1Morescrew up
US /skru ʌp/
UK /skru: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- Spoken to make a big mistake
- To make a mistake; make a mess of
- Adjective
- Emotionally or mentally damaged; disturbed.
B1Moreshake out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty something by shaking it.
- To develop or resolve in a particular way.
A1Moreshare in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Morestep out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go outside for a short time
- To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
A1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethrow good money after bad
US /θroʊ gʊd ˈmʌni ˈæftɚ bæd/
UK /θrəu gʊd ˈmʌni ˈɑ:ftə bæd/
- other
- To continue spending money on a failing situation.
C1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreweather that storm
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come safely through (a storm or crisis).
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework 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
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
