Vocabulary

  • call it a day: To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
  • for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • out: No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • call: A order or request for action
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
  • yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
  • kid: Child or young person
  • home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
  • stop: To block or close something
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    • call it a day

      US /kɔl ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

      UK /kɔ:l ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

      • other
      • To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the present

      US /fɚ ðə ˈprɛzənt/

      UK /fə ðə ˈprezənt/

      • other
      • For now; temporarily or at this time.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • idiom

      US /ˈɪdiəm/

      UK /ˈɪdiəm/

      • Noun
      • Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
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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 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 game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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    • kid

      US /kɪd/

      UK /kɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child or young person
      • Young goat
      • Adjective
      • Made from young goat skin
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • stop working

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
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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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    Idiom : Call It a Day - English Grammar Tutorial

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    Jjli Li posted on 2016/07/18
    Ever feel like you've worked enough for the day? This super quick 2-minute English lesson breaks down the common idiom "call it a day" with fun examples you can use right away! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for everyday conversations and even workplace chats.

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