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  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • have to: Must do
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • in terms of
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
  • bring about: To cause to happen
  • only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • common humanity: The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
  • live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • regardless of
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
  • internet users: People who use the internet.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • set up
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
  • university: High-level educational institution; college
  • Internet: Worldwide computer network system
  • ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • peace: Calm and quiet state
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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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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    • ambassador

      US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/

      UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official representing a country in another country
      • A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
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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 long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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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.
      C2
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    • bring about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to happen
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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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    • build upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as a base for further development.
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    • call on

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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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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    • common humanity

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
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    • date back

      US /det bæk/

      UK /deit bæk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have existed since a particular time in the past.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have originated at a certain time in the past.
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    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
      A2
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    • dialogue

      US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
      • A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
      A1
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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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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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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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    • 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 beyond

      US /ɡo biˈɑnd/

      UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
      A1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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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.
      A1
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    • in the midst of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
      A1
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
      A1
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    • internet access

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The ability to connect to the internet.
      • A service that allows you to connect to the internet.
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    • internet users

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People who use the internet.
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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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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • live out

      US /liv aʊt/

      UK /liv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
      • To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
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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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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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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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    • not surprisingly

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
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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 old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on a day-to-day basis

      US /ɑn ə ˈdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ ˈbeɪsɪs/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈdei tə ˈdei ˈbeisis/

      • other
      • Happening regularly every day as a routine.
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
      B1
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    • on the basis of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
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    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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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.
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    • only from

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
      • Phrase
      • Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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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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    • peace

      US /pis/

      UK /pi:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Calm and quiet state
      • Time when there is no war or fighting
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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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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    • rise above

      US /raɪz əˈbʌv/

      UK /raiz əˈbʌv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
      • To not allow oneself to be affected by negative emotions or behaviors.
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    • root out

      US /rut aʊt/

      UK /ru:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
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    • speak out

      US /spik aʊt/

      UK /spi:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
      A1
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stand for

      US /stænd fɔr/

      UK /stænd fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
      • To represent or symbolize
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    • stand here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in or move to this specific location.
      More
    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
      B2
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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    • 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.
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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