Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • too much work: An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • tighten up: To make stricter or more secure.
  • turn on
  • like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • As luck would have it: By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
  • as fate would have it: By destiny or chance, usually unexpectedly.
  • window down: To lower a car window to let air in.
  • check out
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • drift towards: To gradually move or develop in a particular direction or state, often without conscious intention.
  • dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • shrink back: To recoil or pull back due to fear or hesitation.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • hold court: To receive visitors and give attention to them, often in a way that suggests one is important or authoritative.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
  • screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
  • left out: To forget; omit
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • fizzle out: To gradually fail or end, often after a promising start.
  • in terms of
  • give and take
  • the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • roll around: For a date or time to arrive.
  • kind of lost: Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
  • seal up: To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
  • jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
  • shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
  • aside from
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • dead wood: People or things that are useless or no longer needed.
  • drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
  • time flies: Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
  • walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
  • hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • contact: Touching or feeling something
  • creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
  • impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
  • shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • impress: To make an emotional impact upon
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    • a few moments

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      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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    • as fate would have it

      US /əz ˈfeɪt wʊd hæv ɪt/

      UK /əz ˈfeɪt wʊd hæv ɪt/

      • other
      • By destiny or chance, usually unexpectedly.
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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 luck would have it

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      • Phrase
      • By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
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    • as opposed to

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      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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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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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back 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
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    • based on

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      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.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • beat out

      US /bit aʊt/

      UK /bi:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
      • To extinguish a fire by striking it repeatedly.
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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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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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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 up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • come up to

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • contact

      US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/

      UK /'kɒntækt/

      • Adjective
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Touching or feeling something
      • Object that allows electricity to run through it
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • creepy

      US /'kri:pɪ/

      UK /'kri:pɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; annoying or unpleasant
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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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    • dead wood

      US /dɛd wʊd/

      UK /ded wud/

      • other
      • People or things that are useless or no longer needed.
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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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    • drag out

      US /dræɡ aʊt/

      UK /dræɡ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something continue for longer than necessary.
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    • drift towards

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually move or develop in a particular direction or state, often without conscious intention.
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    • dying to

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
      • To have a very strong desire or need for something.
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • feel like

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      UK

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • fizzle out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually fail or end, often after a promising start.
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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for too long

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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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 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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    • give and take

      US /ɡɪv ənd tek/

      UK /ɡiv ænd teik/

      • Phrase
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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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 find

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
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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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    • hand on

      US /hænd ɑn/

      UK /hænd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
      • To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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    • hanging out

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      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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    • hold court

      US /hold kɔrt/

      UK /həuld kɔ:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To receive visitors and give attention to them, often in a way that suggests one is important or authoritative.
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    • hold your tongue

      US /hoʊld jʊr tʌŋ/

      UK /hould jɔ: tʌŋ/

      • other
      • To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
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    • hone in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
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    • impress

      US /ɪmˈprɛs/

      UK /ɪm'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an emotional impact upon
      • To press into a soft material to make a pattern
      • Noun
      • A mark or design made by stamping.
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    • impulse

      US /ˈɪmˌpʌls/

      UK /'ɪmpʌls/

      • Noun
      • Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
      • A brief electrical signal transmitted along a nerve fiber or muscle fiber
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    • in 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.
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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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • in terms of

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      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the middle of

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in the zone

      US /ɪn ði zon/

      UK /in ðə zəun/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
      • Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • jump in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • jump out

      US /dʒʌmp aʊt/

      UK /dʒʌmp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
      • To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
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    • just kind of

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      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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    • kind of lost

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
      • Feeling without purpose or direction in life; uncertain about one's goals or path.
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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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    • left out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
      • To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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    • like a man

      US /laɪk ə mæn/

      UK /laɪk ə mæn/

      • other
      • To act bravely or responsibly.
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    • like fun

      US /laɪk fʌn/

      UK /laɪk fʌn/

      • other
      • Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
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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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    • look away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • look through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
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    • look to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • moment of truth

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      • Noun
      • A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off the table

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • No longer being considered or discussed.
      • Removed from the table.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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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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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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    • outside 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.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • right next to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
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    • roll around

      US /rol əˈraʊnd/

      UK /rəul əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • For a date or time to arrive.
      • To move about randomly, often on the ground.
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    • screw 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.
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    • seal up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • shame

      US /ʃem/

      UK /ʃeɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel ashamed
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    • shit out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
      • To expel waste from the body.
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    • shrink back

      US /ʃrɪŋk bæk/

      UK /ʃrɪŋk bæk/

      • other
      • To recoil or pull back due to fear or hesitation.
      B2
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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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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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • talk over

      US /tɔk ˈovɚ/

      UK /tɔ:k ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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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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    • the moment of truth

      US /ðə ˈmoʊmənt əv truθ/

      UK /ðə ˈməumənt əv tru:θ/

      • other
      • The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
      B2
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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
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    • 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
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    • tighten up

      US /ˈtaɪtn: ʌp/

      UK /ˈtaɪtn ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make stricter or more secure.
      • To make something physically firmer or tighter.
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    • time flies

      US /taɪm flaɪz/

      UK /taim flaɪz/

      • Idiom
      • Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
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    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
      A1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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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    • too much work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
      • A quantity of tasks that is difficult or impossible to manage effectively.
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    • turn 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.
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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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.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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    • walk away with

      US /ˈwɔk əˈweɪ wɪð/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k əˈweɪ wɪð/

      • other
      • To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
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    • window down

      US /ˈwɪndoʊ daʊn/

      UK /ˈwɪndəu daʊn/

      • other
      • To lower a car window to let air in.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
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    • work 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
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      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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