Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • miss out: To exclude; not include in something
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • call it a day: To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
  • in the thick of it: Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • torn between: Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • brush off: To ignore or dismiss something or someone.
  • for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
  • by doing that: Using that action or method.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • walk out with: To leave a place taking something, often secretly or without permission.
  • black and white
  • without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • set down
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • walk down: To walk along or down something.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • break out
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
  • gather up: To collect or pick up things that are spread out.
  • skip out: To leave a place or situation secretly, often to avoid paying or fulfilling an obligation.
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
  • ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
  • gender: State of being male or female
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • laughter: Action or sound of laughing
  • family: Close group of people or organizations
  • frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
  • pro: Reason given in support of something
  • morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
  • ash: Gray powder left after a fire
  • spanish: Concerning the culture and people of Spain
  • niece: Daughter of your brother or sister
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    • advocate

      US /ˈædvəˌket/

      UK /'ædvəkeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A lawyer who protects a clients interests
      • Person who supports a movement for changes
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request change
      • To publicly support a belief
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    • ally

      US /'ælaɪ/

      UK /'ælaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group to offer or receive support
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    • ash

      US /æʃ/

      UK /æʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Gray powder left after a fire
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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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 to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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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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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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    • brush off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ignore or dismiss something or someone.
      • To remove something from a surface by brushing.
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    • by doing that

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using that action or method.
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    • call it a day

      US /kɔl ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

      UK /kɔ:l ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

      • other
      • To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
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    • cut out

      US /kʌt aʊt/

      UK /kʌt aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
      • To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop doing or using something.
      • To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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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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    • for an instant

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a very short period of time; momentarily.
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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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    • frozen

      US /ˈfroʊzn/

      UK /'frəʊzn/

      • Adjective
      • Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
      • Preserved by freezing.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To store an item of food in a cold place
      • To make someone to not want to communicate
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    • gather up

      US /ˈɡæðɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈɡæðə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To collect or pick up things that are spread out.
      • To increase or intensify.
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    • gender

      US /ˈdʒɛndɚ/

      UK /'dʒendə(r)/

      • Noun
      • State of being male or female
      • The socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assign a gender to; to consider something in terms of gender.
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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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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 on

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in the thick of it

      US /ɪn ðə θɪk ʌv ɪt/

      UK /ɪn ðə θɪk ɔv ɪt/

      • other
      • Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • laughter

      US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/

      UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Action or sound of laughing
      • The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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    • miss out

      US /mɪs aʊt/

      UK /mis aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exclude; not include in something
      • To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
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    • niece

      US /nis/

      UK /ni:s/

      • Countable Noun
      • Daughter of your brother or sister
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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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 character

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
      • Not in keeping with the role or persona being portrayed.
      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
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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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    • pro

      US /proʊ/

      UK /prəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason given in support of something
      • Someone experienced and very good at something
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    • right in front

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      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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    • same time

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      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.
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    • set down

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something down on a table, etc.
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    • skip out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place or situation secretly, often to avoid paying or fulfilling an obligation.
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    • to do with

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      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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    • torn between

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
      • Experiencing conflicting loyalties or obligations.
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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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    • 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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    • walk down

      US /wɔk daʊn/

      UK /wɔ:k daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk along or down something.
      • To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
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    • walk out with

      US /ˈwɔk aʊt wɪð/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k aʊt wɪð/

      • other
      • To leave a place taking something, often secretly or without permission.
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    • without question

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
      • In a manner indicating full acceptance or obedience.
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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