feel the pinch
US /fil ðə pɪntʃ/
UK /fi:l ðə pɪntʃ/
- other
- Experience financial difficulties or economic pressure.
B2Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Morein the news
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being widely reported in the media.
A1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Moremove out
US /muv aʊt/
UK /mu:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a house or flat permanently.
- To advance from a defensive position.
A2Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMorepinch
US /pɪntʃ/
UK /pɪntʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A very small amount of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause pain by pressing against something
- To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
B1TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1More
Vocabulary
- feel the pinch: Experience financial difficulties or economic pressure.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- live: To be alive
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- public: Owned by the government
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- pinch: A very small amount of something
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- test: To be given a medical examination
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
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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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Is Singapore Too Expensive?
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Peter Yang posted on 2015/04/20Ever wondered if Singapore is *really* that expensive? This hilarious mock news segment dives into the cost of living with fun street interviews and even a peek at delicious hawker food! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday conversations and get a taste of Singaporean culture.
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