Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • fuck it up: To ruin or spoil something because of a mistake.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
  • in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • black and white
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • by doing that: Using that action or method.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • in dire straits: Experiencing serious financial or other troubles.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
  • pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
  • turn on
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • play off: An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • off the cuff: Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
  • settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • turn you on: To cause someone to feel sexually aroused.
  • a dime a dozen: Very common and of little value.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • a good portion: A significant or substantial amount of something.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
  • bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • shit happens: Bad things happen, especially when you least expect them.
  • humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
  • shift out: To move out or leave quickly or suddenly.
  • miss out: To exclude; not include in something
  • for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
  • on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • steal away: To leave a place quietly and without being noticed.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • heart of gold: A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
  • goes well: To happen in the way desired
  • push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • drawing a blank: Failing to remember something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
  • on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
  • crave: To have a very strong desire for something
  • level: Specific height of something
  • suffering: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • skill: Ability to do something well
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
  • bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
  • suicidal: Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
  • giver: Someone who gives
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    • a dime a dozen

      US /ə ˈdaɪm ə ˈdʌzən/

      UK /ə ˈdaɪm ə ˈdʌzn/

      • other
      • Very common and of little value.
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    • a good portion

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A significant or substantial amount of something.
      • An adequate or fair share of something.
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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 a result of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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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 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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    • ask in

      US /æsk ɪn/

      UK /ɑ:sk ɪn/

      • other
      • To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
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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 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 same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • based on

      US

      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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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • behind the scenes

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • breathe in

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • bring down

      US /brɪŋ daʊn/

      UK /briŋ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
      • To kill someone, often with a gun
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • bullshit

      US /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/

      UK /ˈbʊlʃɪt/

      • Interjection
      • Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nonsense; something that is not true.
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    • by doing that

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using that action or method.
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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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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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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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    • coming of age

      US /ˈkʌmɪŋ ʌv edʒ/

      UK /ˈkʌmɪŋ ɔv eidʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
      • The process of reaching a stage of full development; the transition to prominence or importance.
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    • crave

      US /krev/

      UK /kreɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • do the right thing

      US /du ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      UK /duː ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      • other
      • To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
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    • drawing a blank

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Failing to remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Getting no result or response when trying to find something or solve a problem.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

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

      US /ˈɛθɪk/

      UK /ˈeθɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
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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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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • finish with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • for days

      US /fɔr dez/

      UK /fɔ: deɪz/

      • Phrase
      • For a long period of time; lasting several days.
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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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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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • fuck it up

      US /fʌk ɪt ʌp/

      UK /fʌk ɪt ʌp/

      • other
      • To ruin or spoil something because of a mistake.
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    • get excited

      US /ɡɛt ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɡet ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become enthusiastic or eager.
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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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    • gift

      US /ɡɪft/

      UK /gɪft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something given to another for a reason; present
      • Special skill or natural ability to do something
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    • giver

      US /ˈɡɪvɚ/

      UK /ˈgɪvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who gives
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    • go find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
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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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    • goes well

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen in the way desired
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
      • To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
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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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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have been around

      US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a lot of experience in life.
      • To have existed for a period of time.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heart of gold

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
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    • humanly possible

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
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    • in a box

      US /ɪn ə bɑks/

      UK /ɪn ə bɒks/

      • other
      • Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
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    • in a row

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
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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 business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in different ways

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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    • in dire straits

      US /ɪn ˈdaɪɚ streɪts/

      UK /in ˈdaiə streits/

      • other
      • Experiencing serious financial or other troubles.
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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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in private

      US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/

      UK /in ˈpraivit/

      • Phrase
      • Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
      • In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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 the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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    • 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

      US

      UK

      • 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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • meditation

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of deep and quiet thinking
      • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
      B2
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    • miss out

      US /mɪs aʊt/

      UK /mis aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exclude; not include in something
      • To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
      A1
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
      A2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of ours

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
      A2
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
      More
    • off the cuff

      US /ɔf ði kʌf/

      UK /ɔf ðə kʌf/

      • Adverb
      • Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
      More
    • on a set

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or working at a filming location.
      • Defined or applicable to a specific set in mathematics.
      A2
      More
    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
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    • on point

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Perfectly done; exactly right.
      • Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
      A1
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
      A2
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
      More
    • 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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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
      A2TOEIC
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    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
      More
    • pitch black

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely dark; completely without light.
      B2
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    • play off

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use people's desire to compete in order to get what you want.
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    • push back

      US /pʊʃ bæk/

      UK /puʃ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone to withdraw or retreat
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To resist or oppose something.
      • To move something to a later time or date; to postpone.
      A1
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    • push on

      US /pʊʃ ɑn/

      UK /puʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue with some effort; persevere
      A1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • settle for

      US /ˈsɛtl fɔr/

      UK /ˈsetl fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accept something although not satisfied with it
      A2
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    • shift out

      US /ʃɪft aʊt/

      UK /ʃɪft aʊt/

      • other
      • To move out or leave quickly or suddenly.
      B2
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    • shit happens

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Bad things happen, especially when you least expect them.
      A2
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    • shit out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
      • To expel waste from the body.
      A1
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
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    • skill

      US /skɪl/

      UK /skɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something well
      A2TOEIC
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    • special gift

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
      A2
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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
      A1
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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.
      More
    • steal away

      US /stil əˈweɪ/

      UK /sti:l əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • To leave a place quietly and without being noticed.
      B2
      More
    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
      A2
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    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • suffering

      US /ˈsʌfərɪŋ, ˈsʌfrɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Experience of pain, illness or injury
      A2
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    • suicidal

      US /ˌsuɪˈsaɪdl/

      UK /ˌsu:ɪˈsaɪdl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
      • Dangerous to yourself or your interests
      B2
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    • take away from

      US /tek əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
      • To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
      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
      More
    • tap into

      US /tæp ˈɪntu/

      UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
      • To understand and express something that people are feeling
      B1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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 some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
      A1
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    • to the moon

      US /tu ðə mun/

      UK /tu ðə mu:n/

      • other
      • Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
      B2
      More
    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
      A2
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
      More
    • turn you on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to feel sexually aroused.
      • To excite or interest someone.
      A2
      More
    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
      A1
      More
    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
      More
    • 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
    • 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.
      A1
      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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