hanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorein the loop
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being kept informed about something.
- Included in a group that shares information.
- Adjective
- Included in a group that shares information.
A1Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMoremove 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).
no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepull down
US /pʊl daʊn/
UK /pul daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy an old building; demolish
- To depress someone by saying bad things
A1Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMoretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoretune
US /tun, tjun/
UK /tju:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
A2Moretune in
US /tun ɪn/
UK /tju:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- To pay attention to something; to be aware of something.
A2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
Vocabulary
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
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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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A Tip from Illumiseen: How to Prevent Running Shoe Blisters With a “Heel Lock” or “Lace Lock”
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Derrick Chen posted on 2015/05/13Tired of blisters ruining your run? This super practical video from Illumiseen shows you the amazing 'heel lock' or 'lace lock' trick using extra eyelets to get a super secure fit and protect your toes! You'll pick up simple sentence structures and everyday vocabulary that's perfect for runners and anyone who wants comfier shoes.
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