Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • for instance: As an example.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • at least: As a minimum
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • before long: Soon; in a short time.
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • have to: Must do
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • pair off: To form pairs or couples.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
  • lower half: The bottom part of something, especially when divided horizontally.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • the big time: Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
  • pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
  • by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • zone out: To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
  • one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
  • leave off: To stop doing something.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
  • point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • help out: To assist someone
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
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  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
  • start over: To begin again.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
  • on the same wavelength: Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
  • cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • scratch by: To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • peel back: To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • roll over: To make a payment later than planned
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
  • quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
  • move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • consist of
  • of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
  • piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • factor out: To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
  • zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • mouse over: To move a computer mouse pointer over an object without clicking.
  • on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
  • futz around: To spend time inefficiently or aimlessly doing unimportant things.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • very top: The highest point or part of something.
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • within reason: Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • improve upon: To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
  • go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
  • in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • code: To express information in a series of numbers
  • puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
  • trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
  • flag: To indicate something should get special attention
  • peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
  • variable: Having the ability to change or vary
  • cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
  • inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
  • butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
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    • a few moments

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      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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    • add on

      US /æd ɑn/

      UK /æd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach or include something extra.
      • Countable Noun
      • A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
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    • allow me

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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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 such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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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 hand

      US /æt hænd/

      UK /æt hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Close by; readily available.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      • Adjective
      • Nearby; easily available
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at this point in time

      US /ət ðɪs ˈpɔɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      UK /ət ðɪs ˈpɒɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      • other
      • At the current or specific moment under consideration.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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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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    • 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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    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
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    • break it down

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
      • To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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    • butter

      US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌt.ə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread butter on bread
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    • by design

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      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • code

      US /kod/

      UK /kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express information in a series of numbers
      • To write a secret message using secret symbols
      • Noun
      • A password made of a set of letters or numbers
      • Set of rules for behavior
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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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 with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • computer program

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      • Phrase
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    • consist of

      US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/

      UK /kənˈsist ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • cough

      US /kɔ:f/

      UK /kɒf/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly expel air from the lungs
      • Noun
      • Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
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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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    • 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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    • factor out

      US /ˈfæktɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfæktə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
      • To exclude something when making a decision or calculation.
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • flag

      US /flæɡ/

      UK /flæɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate something should get special attention
      • Noun
      • Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
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    • for a minute

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      • 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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    • 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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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • futz around

      US /fʌts əˈraʊnd/

      UK /fʌts əˈraʊnd/

      • other
      • To spend time inefficiently or aimlessly doing unimportant things.
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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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    • 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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    • go with the flow

      US /goʊ wɪð ðə floʊ/

      UK /gəu wɪð ðə fləu/

      • other
      • To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • improve upon

      US /ɪmˈpruv əˈpɑn/

      UK /imˈpru:v əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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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 green

      US /ɪn ɡrin/

      UK /ɪn ɡri:n/

      • other
      • Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
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    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
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    • in on

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      • 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 other words

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in parallel

      US /ɪn ˈpærəˌlɛl/

      UK /in ˈpærəlel/

      • Adverb
      • Done at the same time; simultaneously.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a system where multiple operations are carried out simultaneously, especially in computing.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in spirit

      US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /in ˈspirit/

      • Phrase
      • Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
      • According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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    • in the clear

      US /ɪn ði klɪr/

      UK /in ðə kliə/

      • Adjective
      • Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
      • Out of danger or difficulty; safe.
      • Phrase
      • Free from obstructions; unobstructed.
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    • in the green

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
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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 theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in unison

      US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/

      UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/

      • Adverb
      • Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
      • Adjective
      • Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
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    • inaudible

      US /ɪnˈɔdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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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    • just kind of

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      • 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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    • leave it there

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To put something down and not move it from that location.
      • To stop working on something and postpone it for later.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow something to remain at a specific location.
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    • leave off

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop doing something.
      • To omit or exclude something.
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    • left and right

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      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
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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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    • lower half

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      • Noun
      • The bottom part of something, especially when divided horizontally.
      • The part of the body below the waist.
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    • mouse over

      US /ˈmaʊs ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /ˈmaus ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To move a computer mouse pointer over an object without clicking.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • move up

      US /muv ʌp/

      UK /mu:v ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To advance to a higher rank or position.
      • To advance in a line or queue.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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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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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
      A1
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    • of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
      A1
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
      A1
      More
    • on the fly

      US /ɑn ði flai/

      UK /ɔn ðə flai/

      • Phrase
      • While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
      • Adjective
      • (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
      A1
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    • on the same wavelength

      US /ɑn ðə ˈseɪm ˈweɪvlɛŋθ/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈseɪm ˈweɪvlɛŋθ/

      • other
      • Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
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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 and the same

      US /wʌn ən ðə seɪm/

      UK /wʌn ən ðə seɪm/

      • other
      • Exactly the same person or thing.
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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.
      B1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pair off

      US /pɛr ɔf/

      UK /pɛə ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To form pairs or couples.
      • To arrange people or things in pairs.
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    • peanut

      US /ˈpiˌnʌt/

      UK /ˈpi:nʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Edible small nut which grows under the ground
      • A very small amount of money.
      B2
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    • peel back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
      A1
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    • phone book

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
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    • piece of cake

      US /pis ʌv kek/

      UK /pi:s ɔv keik/

      • Phrase
      • (slang) easy to do
      • Idiom
      • Very easy to do.
      A1
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    • point in time

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
      • A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
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    • pull on

      US /pʊl ɑn/

      UK /pul ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
      • To encourage someone to try harder or to continue doing something.
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    • pull over

      US /pʊl ˈovɚ/

      UK /pul ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
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    • puzzle

      US /ˈpʌzəl/

      UK /'pʌzl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be a challenge to understand; confuse
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something challenging to explain or understand
      • Game requiring the player to find an answer
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    • quick look

      US /kwɪk lʊk/

      UK /kwik luk/

      • Noun
      • A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
      • A swift or brief glance.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
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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.
      A1
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
      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
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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
      A1
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    • scratch

      US /skrætʃ/

      UK /skrætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
      • To make a small cut or mark on a surface
      • Noun
      • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
      • A small cut or mark on a surface
      B1TOEIC
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    • scratch by

      US /skrætʃ baɪ/

      UK /skrætʃ baɪ/

      • other
      • To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
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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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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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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
      More
    • start over

      US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/

      UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin again.
      A1
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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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    • tease apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
      B1
      More
    • the big time

      US /ðə bɪg taɪm/

      UK /ðə bɪg taɪm/

      • other
      • Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
      B2
      More
    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • trash

      US /træʃ/

      UK /træʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Garbage or anything that is worthless
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw away in the garbage
      • To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
      B2TOEIC
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
      A1
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
      C1
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    • variable

      US /ˈveriəbl/

      UK /ˈveəriəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to change or vary
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical quantity with several values
      • A keyword used in some programming languages to declare a variable.
      A2
      More
    • very top

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The highest point or part of something.
      • Adjective
      • The most important or successful.
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
      More
    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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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
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • within reason

      US /wɪðˈɪn ˈrizən/

      UK /wiˈðin ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
      B1
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    • zone out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
      B1
      More
    • zoom in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
      • To focus attention on something specific.
      A1
      More
    • zoom out

      US /zum aʊt/

      UK /zu:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
      • To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
      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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