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anything goes
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UK
- Phrase
- There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
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break up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
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bring back
US /brɪŋ bæk/
UK /briŋ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to remember
- To return something
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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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comfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
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desire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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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 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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in the bedroom
US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/
UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/
- other
- Located or happening inside the bedroom.
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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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on tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
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out of focus
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UK
- Adjective
- Not clear or sharp in appearance; blurry.
- Unable to concentrate or pay attention.
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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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over time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
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partner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
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phase
US /fez/
UK /feɪz/
- Noun
- Different stages of the moon from new to full
- Distinct part or step in a process
- Transitive Verb
- To make happen in a gradual ordered way
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relationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
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repetition
US /ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌrepəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When something occurs again
- Saying something again
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require
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
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rock concert
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UK
- Phrase
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rush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
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sexual
US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
UK /ˈsekʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Relating to men and women and their relationships
- Of the physical activity that can produce babies
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shout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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talking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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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with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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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

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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Feeling like the spark has faded in your long-term relationship? This video dives into why sexual desire changes over time, explaining concepts like hedonic adaptation and offering candid advice for keeping things exciting! You'll pick up practical tips and learn everyday phrases to navigate intimacy and sexual freedom with your partner.

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