Vocabulary

  • going on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
  • in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
  • in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • cash in: To sell asset to get money back
  • in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
  • pay down: To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • on sale: Available at a reduced price
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • pay back: To return money or a favor
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
  • live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
  • past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • write over: To write on top of existing writing, often obscuring it.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • spin off: A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
  • cash flow
  • turn off
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • on end: Continuously; without stopping.
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • cash out: To count the sales at the end of a business day
  • break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • deal with
  • on the money: Exactly correct or precise.
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • crashed down: Fell violently and noisily to the ground.
  • trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
  • burst in: To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • roll over: To make a payment later than planned
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • in excess of: More than.
  • hash out: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach an agreement or solution.
  • black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • critical to: Extremely important or essential.
  • little man: A man of short stature.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • use up: To use all of; consume
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • blow past: To move quickly past someone or something.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • out of luck: To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
  • up shit creek without a paddle: In serious trouble and lacking a means to solve it.
  • shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • look back: To think about past events
  • existence: State of being present, alive or real
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
  • currency: Widespread acceptance
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • ounce: Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
  • percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
  • reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • silver: Person's name
  • supply: Availability of products and services for use
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at gunpoint

      US /ˌæt ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˌæt ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/

      • other
      • Forced or threatened with a gun.
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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 the bank

      US /æt ðə bæŋk/

      UK /æt ðə bæŋk/

      • other
      • Located at or near a financial institution.
      • Situated beside the edge of a river or stream.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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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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    • 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 then

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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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

      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.
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    • black market

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
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    • blow past

      US /blo pæst/

      UK /bləʊ pɑ:st/

      • other
      • To move quickly past someone or something.
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • break even

      US /brek ˈivən/

      UK /breik ˈi:vən/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To neither make a profit nor a loss
      • Phrase
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
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    • bull market

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
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    • burst in

      US /bɚst ɪn/

      UK /bə:st in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity suddenly.
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    • came off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete something
      • To detach or come away from something in pieces
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    • cash flow

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      UK

      • Phrase
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    • cash in

      US /kæʃ ɪn/

      UK /kæʃ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sell asset to get money back
      • To sell something to get cash
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    • cash out

      US /kæʃ aʊt/

      UK /kæʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To count the sales at the end of a business day
      • To sell object, asset to get money
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
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    • city center

      US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/

      UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
      • Phrase
      • The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
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    • collapse

      US /kəˈlæps/

      UK /kə'læps/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
      • To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
      • Noun
      • The sudden failure of a structure or system.
      • The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
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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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    • crashed down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Fell violently and noisily to the ground.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Suddenly and dramatically decreased in value or price.
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    • critical to

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or essential.
      • Of decisive importance with reference to the outcome of something; vital.
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    • currency

      US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Widespread acceptance
      • Money system that a country uses
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    • deal 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.
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    • debt

      US /dɛt/

      UK /det/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
      • A moral or social obligation.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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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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    • estate

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
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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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    • existence

      US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being present, alive or real
      • A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
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    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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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 back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • green screen

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
      • A feature in video editing software that allows users to replace a green background with another image or video.
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    • hash out

      US /hæʃ aʊt/

      UK /hæʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach an agreement or solution.
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have been around

      US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a lot of experience in life.
      • To have existed for a period of time.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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    • in a bubble

      US /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      UK /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      • other
      • Living isolated from reality or outside events.
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    • in a minute

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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    • in circulation

      US /ɪn ˌsɚkjəˈleʃən/

      UK /in ˌsə:kjuˈleiʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Available and being used by the public.
      • Being passed from person to person.
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    • in debt

      US /ɪn dɛt/

      UK /in det/

      • Phrase
      • State of owing money to a person or institution
      • Adjective
      • Owing money.
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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 hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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    • in my book

      US /ɪn maɪ bʊk/

      UK /ɪn maɪ bʊk/

      • other
      • According to my personal opinion or belief.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the ground

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
      • Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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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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    • 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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • little man

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A man of short stature.
      • An unimportant or insignificant person.
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    • live off

      US /liv ɔf/

      UK /liv ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To receive money from someone on which to live
      • To eat only a particular type of food
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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 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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    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
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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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    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
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    • on end

      US /ɑn ɛnd/

      UK /ɔn end/

      • Phrase
      • Continuously; without stopping.
      • In an upright position; standing vertically.
      A1
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    • on sale

      US /ɑn sel/

      UK /ɔn seil/

      • Adjective
      • Available at a reduced price
      • Available to be bought
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      More
    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
      A1
      More
    • on the money

      US /ɑn ðə ˈmʌni/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈmʌni/

      • other
      • Exactly correct or precise.
      B2
      More
    • on the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
      A1
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    • on the real

      US /ɑn ðə ˈril/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈri:əl/

      • other
      • Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
      B2
      More
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • ounce

      US /aʊns/

      UK /aʊns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
      • (Often in negative) very small amount of something
      B2
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    • out of luck

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
      A2
      More
    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
      A1
      More
    • out of whack

      US /aʊt ʌv hwæk/

      UK /aut ɔv hwæk/

      • Adjective
      • Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
      • Not properly aligned or adjusted.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • past it

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
      • Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
      A1
      More
    • pay back

      US /pe bæk/

      UK /pei bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return money or a favor
      • To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
      A1
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    • pay down

      US /pe daʊn/

      UK /pei daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
      A1
      More
    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
      A1
      More
    • paying off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bribe someone.
      • To result in success; to be worthwhile.
      A1
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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
      A2
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    • percent

      US /pɚˈsɛnt/

      UK /pə'sent/

      • Adverb
      • One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A proportion multiplied by 100
      • A specified amount in every hundred
      A2TOEIC
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • reserve

      US /rɪˈzɚv/

      UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
      • To not use all of, so you can use it later
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land set aside as for a people
      • Park or area for wildlife to roam free
      A2
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    • roll over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a payment later than planned
      • To turn your body when lying down
      A2
      More
    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
      A1
      More
    • same 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.
      A1
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    • save up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually collect money by saving.
      A2
      More
    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
      More
    • settle on

      US /ˈsɛtl ɑn/

      UK /ˈsetl ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide definitely to do or have something.
      B2
      More
    • shit out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
      • To expel waste from the body.
      A1
      More
    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
      More
    • silver

      US /ˈsɪlvɚ/

      UK /'sɪlvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person's name
      • Shiny gray color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To coat something with a layer of silver
      • To polish silver objects to make them shine
      A2
      More
    • sit around

      US /sit əˈraʊnd/

      UK /sit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
      A1
      More
    • spin off

      US /spɪn ɔf/

      UK /spin ɔf/

      • Countable Noun
      • A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
      • A television program that features characters from another, earlier program.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create a new company from an existing one.
      C1
      More
    • stand up for

      US /stænd ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
      A1
      More
    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • supply

      US /səˈplaɪ/

      UK /sə'plaɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Availability of products and services for use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or sell goods to others for their use
      A2TOEIC
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • trade in

      US /treid ɪn/

      UK /treid in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something as part of the payment for something else.
      B1
      More
    • turn off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone feel negatively about something
      A1
      More
    • up shit creek without a paddle

      US /ʌp ʃɪt krik wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈpædəl/

      UK /ʌp ʃɪt kri:k wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈpædl/

      • other
      • In serious trouble and lacking a means to solve it.
      C2
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • use up

      US /juz ʌp/

      UK /ju:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
      More
    • way up there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a considerable height or distance.
      • In a high or elevated position; far above.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • write out

      US /raɪt aʊt/

      UK /rait aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
      • To copy something by writing it.
      A1
      More
    • write over

      US /raɪt ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /raɪt ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To write on top of existing writing, often obscuring it.
      B2
      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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    Ever wondered if our financial system is built on a lie? Mike Maloney dives deep into the history of money, the potential collapse of fiat currency, and why gold and silver might be your safest bet in uncertain times. You'll pick up key phrases for discussing economics and investing, so don't miss this eye-opening look at wealth cycles!

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