Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • big whoop: A sarcastic expression of disinterest or contempt.
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • pass along: To give something to someone.
  • in terms of
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
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  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
  • further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
  • have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • cold shoulder: To deliberately ignore someone.
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • body blow: A punch to the body, especially in boxing.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • bargain for: To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
  • on spec: Done without prior agreement or guarantee of payment.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
  • immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • bad: Not good; wrong
  • pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • as opposed to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • attend to

      US /əˈtɛnd tu/

      UK /əˈtend tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal with
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • bargain for

      US /ˈbɑrgən fɚ/

      UK /ˈbɑ:gɪn fə/

      • other
      • To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
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    • belief system

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      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
      • An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
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    • big whoop

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • A sarcastic expression of disinterest or contempt.
      • Noun
      • Something considered unimportant or unremarkable.
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    • body blow

      US /ˈbɑdi blo/

      UK /ˈbɔdi bləu/

      • Noun
      • A punch to the body, especially in boxing.
      • A serious setback or damaging event.
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    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • cold shoulder

      US /kold ˈʃoldɚ/

      UK /kəuld ˈʃəuldə/

      • Idiom
      • To deliberately ignore someone.
      • Noun
      • A show of intentional unfriendliness; ignoring someone.
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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 up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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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.
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    • do in

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      UK

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

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • esteem

      US /ɪˈstim/

      UK /ɪˈsti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To regard with great respect or admiration
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
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    • experiment

      US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

      UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
      • A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create and perform tests to research something
      • To try something new that you haven't tried before
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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 example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • further out

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At a greater distance; more distant.
      • To a more advanced or remote stage or 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 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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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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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    • happy ending

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
      • A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
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    • have a heart

      US /hæv ə hɑrt/

      UK /hæv ə hɑ:t/

      • other
      • Show mercy or compassion to someone.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • immune

      US /ɪˈmjoon/

      UK /ɪˈmju:n/

      • Adjective
      • Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
      • Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
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    • in action

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
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    • in essence

      US /ɪn ˈɛsəns/

      UK /in ˈesns/

      • Phrase
      • Used to summarize the main point.
      • Relating to the most important aspect of something.
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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 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 terms of

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      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.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • in ways

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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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    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
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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 to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on spec

      US /ɑn spɛk/

      UK /ɒn spek/

      • other
      • Done without prior agreement or guarantee of payment.
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    • on the floor

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • out of reach

      US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/

      UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/

      • Phrase
      • Cannot be touched as it is far away
      • Adjective
      • Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
      • Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
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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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    • pass along

      US /pæs əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /pɑ:s əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something to someone.
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    • perceptions of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • pillow

      US /ˈpɪlo/

      UK /'pɪləʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
      • A cushion used as decoration.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something used to provide support or cushioning.
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    • psychological

      US /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the study of the mind
      • Relating to or involving the use of propaganda, threats, or other psychological techniques to subdue an opponent.
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • reflect on

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • root canal

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      UK

      • Phrase
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    • shut off

      US /ʃʌt ɔf/

      UK /ʃʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop the movement of something, such as water
      • To isolate oneself from others.
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
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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 up to

      US /stænd ʌp tu/

      UK /stænd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
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    • stay away

      US /ste əˈwe/

      UK /stei əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
      • To remain absent from a place or event.
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • the following

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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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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    • throw it back

      US /θroʊ ɪt bæk/

      UK /θrəu ɪt bæk/

      • other
      • To return or toss something back quickly.
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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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    • 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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    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • write out

      US /raɪt aʊt/

      UK /rait aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
      • To copy something by writing it.
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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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    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Guy Winch: "Emotional First Aid" | Talks At Google

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    River posted on 2016/05/06
    Ever feel like you're dealing with emotional pain all alone? Guy Winch shares brilliant 'emotional first aid' techniques to tackle rejection and loneliness, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary for talking about resilience along the way!

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