Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • at least: As a minimum
  • have to: Must do
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • make light of: To treat something as unimportant or less serious.
  • serve up: To present food to someone, typically in a restaurant or at home.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • on duty
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • mobile home
  • blow down: To be knocked to the ground by the wind.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • join up: To enlist in the armed forces.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • set up
  • sweep away: To remove or destroy something completely.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • pull off: To manage to succeed
  • came apart: To break into separate pieces
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go south: To travel or move towards the south.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • die off: To decrease in number so few or none are left
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in excess of: More than.
  • at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
  • below ground: Underneath the surface of the earth.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • pick up the pieces: Begin to recover after a failure or disaster.
  • in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • compressed air: Air that has been forced into a smaller space, increasing its pressure.
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • do the trick: To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
  • reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
  • in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • punch out: To record the time of departure from work, typically using a time clock.
  • storm out: To leave a place angrily and noisily.
  • like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
  • on the radar: Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
  • off the radar: Not noticed or not being observed.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
  • hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
  • speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
  • damage: Physical harm that is done to something
  • house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
  • hour: 60 minutes
  • weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
  • tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
  • radar: Radio device used to find the location of objects
  • oklahoma: A state in south central United States
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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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    • 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 midnight

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
      • Used to indicate the time when something will happen or is expected to happen.
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • below ground

      US /bɪˈlo ɡraʊnd/

      UK /biˈləu ɡraund/

      • Adverb
      • Underneath the surface of the earth.
      • Adjective
      • Situated or occurring beneath the earth's surface; subterranean.
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    • blow down

      US /blo daʊn/

      UK /bləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be knocked to the ground by the wind.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demolish a building or structure using explosives.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • came apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break into separate pieces
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    • category

      US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/

      UK /ˈkætəgəri/

      • Noun
      • Groups of things that are similar in some way
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    • compressed air

      US /kəmˈprɛst er/

      UK /kəmˈprest eə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air that has been forced into a smaller space, increasing its pressure.
      • Air that has been forced into a smaller space, increasing its pressure, and used as a power source.
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • damage

      US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical harm that is done to something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To harm physically; to hurt or break something
      • To harm the reputation of someone.
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    • debris

      US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/

      UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Remains of something broken or destroyed
      • Accumulated fragments of rock.
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    • die off

      US /daɪ ɔf/

      UK /dai ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease in number so few or none are left
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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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    • do the trick

      US /du ði trɪk/

      UK /du: ðə trik/

      • Idiom
      • To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
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    • evidence of

      US

      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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    • 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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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
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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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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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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 south

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel or move towards the south.
      • To fail or deteriorate; to go wrong.
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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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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hurricane

      US /ˈhɚrɪˌken, ˈhʌr-/

      UK /'hʌrɪkən/

      • Noun
      • Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
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    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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    • in excess of

      US /ɪn ˈɛkˌsɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ˈekses ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • More than.
      • Phrase
      • More than; exceeding.
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    • in one piece

      US /ɪn wʌn pis/

      UK /in wʌn pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
      • Safe and unharmed, especially after a dangerous situation.
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    • in progress

      US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/

      UK /in ˈprəuɡres/

      • Adjective
      • Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
      • Phrase
      • In the course of being done or carried out.
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    • in recognition

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
      • During the process of identifying someone or something.
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
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    • in the clouds

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklaʊdz/

      UK /in ðə ˈklaudz/

      • other
      • Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
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    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • join up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enlist in the armed forces.
      • To become a member of an organization or group.
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • let up

      US /lɛt ʌp/

      UK /let ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something more slowly or less intensely
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become less strong; to weaken or abate.
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    • like magic

      US /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/

      UK /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/

      • other
      • In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
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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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    • make light of

      US /ˈmek laɪt ʌv/

      UK /ˈmeik lait ɔv/

      • other
      • To treat something as unimportant or less serious.
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    • mobile home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • off the radar

      US /ɔf ðə ˈreɪdɚ/

      UK /ɒf ðə ˈreɪdə/

      • other
      • Not noticed or not being observed.
      B2
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on duty

      US /ɑn ˈduti/

      UK /ɔn ˈdju:ti/

      • Phrase
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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.
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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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 the fence

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈfɛns/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈfens/

      • Preposition
      • Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
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    • pick up the pieces

      US /pɪk ʌp ðə ˈpisɪz/

      UK /pɪk ʌp ðə ˈpi:sɪz/

      • other
      • Begin to recover after a failure or disaster.
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    • pull off

      US /pʊl ɔf/

      UK /pul ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • To remove something quickly or with force.
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    • punch out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of departure from work, typically using a time clock.
      • To defeat someone by punching them, especially in boxing.
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    • radar

      US /ˈredɑr/

      UK /ˈreɪdɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Radio device used to find the location of objects
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    • reduce the risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • serve up

      US /sɚv ʌp/

      UK /sə:v ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To present food to someone, typically in a restaurant or at home.
      • To provide or present something, such as an opportunity or idea.
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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.
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    • sheer size

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
      • Phrase
      • The extensive or considerable scale of something.
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    • speed

      US /spid/

      UK /spi:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How fast or slow something is or is done
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move quickly when completing an action
      • To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
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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
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    • stand up to

      US /stænd ʌp tu/

      UK /stænd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
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    • storm out

      US /stɔrm aʊt/

      UK /stɔ:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place angrily and noisily.
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    • sweep away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove or destroy something completely.
      • To overwhelm someone with strong emotion.
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • tornado

      US /tɔrˈnedo/

      UK /tɔ:'neɪdəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Violent storm with strong winds
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • violent

      US /ˈvaɪələnt/

      UK /ˈvaɪələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
      • Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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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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