after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morealong 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.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Moreclient
US /ˈklaɪənt/
UK /'klaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person paying for professional services
A2Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Moreearn
US /ɜ:rn/
UK /ɜ:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To deserve something because you worked for it
- To get money for work
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Morego along with
US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To agree to do something
A1Morego with the flow
US /goʊ wɪð ðə floʊ/
UK /gəu wɪð ðə fləu/
- other
- To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morelike a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
- other
- To act bravely or responsibly.
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreoff the charts
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- Adverb
- To an extreme degree; exceptionally.
B2Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoreset 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.
A1Moresuppress
US /səˈprɛs/
UK /səˈpres/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- To use force to prevent something happening
B1TOEICMoretalk on
US /tɔk ɑn/
UK /tɔ:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To talk at length about a particular subject.
- To scold or lecture someone at length.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- set up
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- call: A order or request for action
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- client: Person paying for professional services
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- team: Group of people working on a task together
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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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Biggest Secret That Sabotages Relationships - Quality Girl vs Cool Girl
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Elizabeth Lin posted on 2016/07/08Ever wonder why some relationships just don't work out? This video dives into the 'Cool Girl vs. Quality Girl' dynamic and how unmet expectations can sabotage things, offering practical tips for assertive communication. You'll pick up useful phrases for daily conversations and learn how to express your needs clearly!
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