Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • stand out
  • at least: As a minimum
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • up to snuff: Meeting the required standard; satisfactory.
  • trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
  • walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
  • check out
  • fellow: Man or a boy
  • analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
  • intern: Person working to get experience/train for a job
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
  • prestige: High respect and status, as from being successful
  • sell: To exchange something for money
  • office: Room or building used for business
  • box: A marked area of a baseball field
  • de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
  • devil: A spirit said to be evil
  • winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
  • oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
  • anne: Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament
  • lagging: To move at a slow pace in relation to others
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • across the board

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • across the pond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
      • From the UK to the US.
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    • analyze

      US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'ænəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To study carefully to find out the meaning of
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • devil

      US /ˈdɛvəl/

      UK /ˈdevl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A spirit said to be evil
      • A very bad or cruel person.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • dress up

      US /drɛs ʌp/

      UK /dres ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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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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    • fellow

      US /ˈfɛlo/

      UK /'feləʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man or a boy
      • Student paid to study and teach after college
      • Adjective
      • Being of the same kind
      • Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 the middle of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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    • in theaters

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Currently showing at movie theaters.
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    • intern

      US /ɪnˈtɜ:rn/

      UK /ɪnˈtɜ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person working to get experience/train for a job
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a job as an intern
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    • lagging

      US /ˈlæɡɪŋ/

      UK /'lægɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move at a slow pace in relation to others
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move at a slow pace in relation to others
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    • lean on

      US /lin ɑn/

      UK /li:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone for support or help.
      • To put pressure on someone, often through intimidation.
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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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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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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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    • oscar

      US

      UK

      • Proper Noun
      • Annual award given in the movie industry
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    • prestige

      US /prɛˈstiʒ, -ˈstidʒ/

      UK /preˈsti:ʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • High respect and status, as from being successful
      • The power to impress or influence, often due to a high reputation.
      • Adjective
      • having or showing success, rank, wealth, etc.
      • Having or showing high status.
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    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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    • side note

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • take away from

      US /tek əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
      • To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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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    • trip up

      US /trɪp ʌp/

      UK /trip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
      • To cause someone to make a mistake, especially by asking them a difficult question.
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    • turn in

      US /tɚn ɪn/

      UK /tə:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce or achieve a good performance
      • To go to bed
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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 to snuff

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Meeting the required standard; satisfactory.
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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 away from

      US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
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    • winner

      US / ˈwɪnɚ/

      UK /'wɪnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person or thing that wins a contest or race
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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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