Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • look back: To think about past events
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • stand the test of time: To remain popular or effective over a long period.
  • trail behind: To follow or lag behind someone or something.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • buy up: To buy all of something for sale
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • set about: To begin or start to do something
  • off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
  • interact with
  • off the air: Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
  • pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
  • on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
  • track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
  • banana republic: A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
  • looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
  • in terms of
  • way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • love: Person's name
  • happen: To take place or occur
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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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    • 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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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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    • banana republic

      US /bəˈnænə rɪˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /bəˈnɑ:nə rɪˈpʌblɪk/

      • other
      • A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
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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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    • buy up

      US /baɪ ʌp/

      UK /bai ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy all of something for sale
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
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    • come around

      US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kʌm əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
      • To visit someone at their house.
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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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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect 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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    • 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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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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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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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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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 find

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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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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    • grow into

      US /ɡro ˈɪntu/

      UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be able to wear clothes that were too big
      • To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in debt

      US /ɪn dɛt/

      UK /in det/

      • Phrase
      • State of owing money to a person or institution
      • Adjective
      • Owing money.
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    • in detail

      US /ɪn dɪˈtel/

      UK /in ˈdi:teil/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
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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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in red

      US /ɪn rɛd/

      UK /in red/

      • Phrase
      • Marked or written using the colour red.
      • Adjective
      • Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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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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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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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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    • looked forward to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
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    • make a promise

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give someone your word that you will do something.
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    • of a lifetime

      US /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      UK /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      • other
      • Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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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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    • off camera

      US /ɔf ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔf ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • Not being filmed or recorded.
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    • off the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
      • Adjective
      • No longer being broadcast; having been discontinued.
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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 behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

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

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on the air

      US /ɑn ði er/

      UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/

      • Phrase
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Publicly discussed or revealed.
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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 spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • permission

      US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

      UK /pəˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Right to do something as allowed by another
      • Formal authorization from an authority.
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    • productive

      US /prəˈdʌktɪv, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Producing things in large quantities; fertile
      • Doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
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    • pull over

      US /pʊl ˈovɚ/

      UK /pul ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
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    • put up with

      US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/

      UK /put ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
      • To endure or accept something undesirable.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • seek out

      US /sik aʊt/

      UK /si:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
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    • set about

      US /sɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /set əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start to do something
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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)
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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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    • special gift

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
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    • stand the test of time

      US /stænd ðə test ʌv taɪm/

      UK /stænd ðə test əv taɪm/

      • other
      • To remain popular or effective over a long period.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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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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    • track with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
      • To be in alignment or agreement with something.
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    • trail behind

      US /treɪl bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /treil biˈhaind/

      • other
      • To follow or lag behind someone or something.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • way up there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a considerable height or distance.
      • In a high or elevated position; far above.
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    • work over

      US /wɝk ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /wɜ:k ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To physically attack or beat someone severely.
      • To revise, review, or improve something by careful effort.
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    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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