Vocabulary

have to: Must do
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
on to: Toward something; forward
hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
come from: To have as your native country or city
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
pay up: To pay money that you owe
go after: To chase or pursue something
got to: To arrive at some place
take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
on behalf of: As the representative of someone
go back to: To return to a starting point
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
other places: Different locations or areas
to do with: To be about something; concern
on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
at least: As a minimum
drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
prior to: Before a particular time or event.
do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
going on: To continue doing something
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
make up: To invent or create a story
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
around the world: In or to many countries.
give back: To return something you borrowed
see through: To realize the truth about
at home: In one's own residence or country.
turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
end up with: To have something as a result.
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
have at: To attack someone or something.
thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
think about: To consider something carefully.
bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
of late: Recently; lately.
meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
in accordance with: In agreement with; following
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
deal with
speed up: To move more quickly
clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
pour into: To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
break up
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
along with: In addition to; together with.
single step: A solitary action or measure.
the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
tear up: To cause someone much grief
as well as: Also; in addition to
go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
very top: The highest point or part of something.
by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
lead to: To result in some action
start on: To begin or start doing something.
start off: To begin or commence something.
touch and go: A situation that is uncertain or risky, possibly dangerous.
kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
crocodile tears: Insincere expressions of sorrow; false grief.
look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
a few moments: A short period of time
in particular: Specifically; especially.
in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
come down to: To become in the end a matter of
of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
out there: In or to a place that is far away
in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
in part: To some extent; partially.
in suspense: In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
in a row: One after another without a break.
offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
of all time: The best or most significant in history.
contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
in tens: In groups or sets of ten.
in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
laughing stock: Someone or something that is considered ridiculous and is ridiculed by many people.
slow down: To reduce the speed
get back to: To get in contact with someone again
disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
at that time: During a specific point in the past.
deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
bargain on: To rely on or depend on something happening.
record rate: The highest rate ever achieved or documented.
at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
on record: Formally and publicly stated
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
dire consequences: Very serious or terrible results that follow an action or event.
under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
clock up: To accumulate or achieve a particular number or amount of something.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
great: Very good; better than before
question: To ask for or try to get information
talk: Style of speaking
open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
bad: Not good; wrong
kind: In a caring and helpful manner
pay: To give money for goods or work done
wall: High, flat side of a room or building
world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
happen: To take place or occur
clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
national: Concerning a nation as a whole
final: Last game in a series in a competition
stand: To be a candidate in an election
president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
border: To be right next to another country or state
election: Process of choosing someone by voting
trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
security: Department in a company in charge of protection
sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
gun: To suddenly make an engine run faster
issue: To make something available to be used or sold
deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
defend: To protect and explain your position in court
debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
debate: General public discussion of a topic
economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
strongly: With strength or in a strong manner
violence: Strong physical force of nature
tremendous: Very good or very impressive
military: Army or armed forces
justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
respond: To answer something or someone
massive: Very big; large; too big
amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
foundation: Base or important starting point
abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
appoint: To officially choose a person for a job, position
segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
federal: Consisting of several united states
rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
deported: Forced to leave your own country
frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
repeal: To stop or cancel (a law, etc.)

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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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a tremendous amount
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UK
- Determiner
- A very large quantity or number of something.
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abortion
US /əˈbɔ:rʃn/
UK /əˈbɔ:ʃn/
- Noun
- A medical operation to stop having a baby
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align
US /əˈlaɪn/
UK /əˈlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
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along 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.
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amendment
US /əˈmɛndmənt/
UK /əˈmendmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change, addition, or improvement to something
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appoint
US /əˈpɔɪnt/
UK /ə'pɔɪnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially choose a person for a job, position
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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 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 one
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UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
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as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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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 stake
US /æt stek/
UK /æt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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at that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
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at the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
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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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back to work
US
UK
- Phrase
- Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- Interjection
- An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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bargain on
US /ˈbɑrgən ɑn/
UK /ˈbɑ:gɪn ɒn/
- other
- To rely on or depend on something happening.
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based on
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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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border
US /ˈbɔrdɚ/
UK /'bɔ:də(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be right next to another country or state
- To form the edge of something
- Noun
- Outer part or edge of something
- Line separating one country, state from another
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break up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
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bring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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by contrast
US /baɪ ˈkɑntræst/
UK /bai ˈkɔntræst/
- Phrase
- Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
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campaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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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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clear up
US /klɪr ʌp/
UK /kliə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- To explain something in an understandable way
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clock up
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accumulate or achieve a particular number or amount of something.
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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 down to
US /kʌm daʊn tu/
UK /kʌm daun tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become in the end a matter of
- To be passed on to someone as an inheritance.
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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 together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
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contrast with
US /ˈkɑntræst wɪð/
UK /ˈkɔntræst wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be strikingly different from something else.
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court
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
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crocodile tears
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UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Insincere expressions of sorrow; false grief.
- Phrase
- A hypocritical display of sorrow or remorse.
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deal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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deal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
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debate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
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debt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
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defend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
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deported
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UK
- Adjective
- Forced to leave your own country
- Transitive Verb
- To force a person to leave a country
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dire consequences
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UK
- Phrase
- Very serious or terrible results that follow an action or event.
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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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disaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A complete failure.
- Uncountable Noun
- A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
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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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drill down
US /drɪl daʊn/
UK /dril daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
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election
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
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end up with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
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federal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
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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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follow up on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or check on something.
- To pursue something further after an initial action.
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for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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for the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
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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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foundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
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frankly
US /ˈfræŋkli/
UK /ˈfræŋkli/
- Adverb
- Speaking honestly and directly
- Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
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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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get on to
US /ɡɛt ɑn tu/
UK /ɡet ɔn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to do something you have delayed doing
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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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give back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
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go after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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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 back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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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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go higher
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To increase or rise to a greater level.
- To move to a higher physical position.
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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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go to jail
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- Intransitive Verb
- To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
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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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gun
US /ɡʌn/
UK /ɡʌn/
- Transitive Verb
- To suddenly make an engine run faster
- Countable Noun
- Weapon which fires bullets down a tube
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have at
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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hold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
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immigration
US /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/
UK /ˌɪmɪˈgreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of moving your home to a new country
- The number of people immigrating to a country during a specific period.
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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 accordance with
US /ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/
UK /in əˈkɔ:dəns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
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in action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
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in effect
US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/
UK /in iˈfekt/
- Phrase
- In reality; in practice; virtually
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in every way
US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/
UK /in ˈevri wei/
- Phrase
- In all manners or respects; completely.
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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 favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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in jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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in keeping with
US
UK
- Phrase
- In agreement with; consistent with.
- Following or adhering to a particular custom or tradition.
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in part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
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in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in suspense
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
- In a state of mental uncertainty, typically with anxiety.
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in tens
US
UK
- Phrase
- In groups or sets of ten.
- Being aged between 10 and 19.
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in the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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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
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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in the process of
US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/
- Phrase
- During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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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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issue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
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justice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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kick in
US /kɪk ɪn/
UK /kik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
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laughing stock
US /ˈlæfɪŋ stɑk/
UK /ˈlæfɪŋ stɔk/
- Noun
- Someone or something that is considered ridiculous and is ridiculed by many people.
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lead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
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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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made with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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make up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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make with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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massive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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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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military
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
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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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national
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
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no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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nuclear
US /ˈnukliɚ, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:kliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving the center of an atom
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number of people
US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/
UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/
- Phrase
- The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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of a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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 any kind
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- To any degree or extent.
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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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of interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
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of late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
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of the century
US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/
UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/
- other
- The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
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offensive to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
- Disgusting; repulsive.
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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 record
US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/
- Adverb
- Formally and publicly stated
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
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on steroids
US
UK
- Phrase
- Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- Adjective
- Using anabolic steroids to enhance physical performance.
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on sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
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on tape
US /ɑn teɪp/
UK /ɒn teɪp/
- other
- Recorded on audio or video media.
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on the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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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 to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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other places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
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out of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
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out of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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pay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
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pay up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay money that you owe
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percent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
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pick up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
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pour into
US /pɔr ˈɪntu/
UK /pɔ: ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
- To invest a large amount of money or resources into something.
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president
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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prior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
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record rate
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest rate ever achieved or documented.
- The fastest speed ever achieved or documented.
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red flag
US /rɛd flæɡ/
UK /red flæɡ/
- Noun
- A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- A symbol of socialism or communism.
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repeal
US /rɪˈpil/
UK /rɪ'pi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel (a law, etc.)
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respond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
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result in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
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rig
US /rɪɡ/
UK /rɪɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- To fit out a ship with ropes and sails
- Noun
- Shape and number of sails on a ship
- Structure that draws out oil from under the ground
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security
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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see through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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segment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
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shore up
US /ʃɔr ʌp/
UK /ʃɔ: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
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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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single step
US /ˈsɪŋɡəl stɛp/
UK /ˈsiŋɡl step/
- Noun
- A solitary action or measure.
- A basic movement in dancing.
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slow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
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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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speed up
US /spid ʌp/
UK /spi:d ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move more quickly
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stand up against
US /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
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stand up for
US /stænd ʌp fɔr/
UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
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start off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
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start on
US /stɑrt ɑn/
UK /stɑ:t ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start doing something.
- To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
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take back
US /tek bæk/
UK /teik bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- To return something you bought to the store
- Transitive Verb
- To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
- To regain possession of something.
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taken over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To gain control of something.
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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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tax
US /tæks/
UK /tæks/
- Transitive Verb
- To require a lot of physical or mental effort
- (Government) to take money from a country's people
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money taken by a government from its people
- A heavy demand or burden.
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tear up
US /ˈteɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈteɚ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone much grief
- To pull to make small pieces, e.g. of paper
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thanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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the bottom line
US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/
UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/
- Noun
- The most important thing; the essential point.
- The net income or profit of a company.
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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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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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touch and go
US /tʌtʃ ænd go/
UK /tʌtʃ ænd gəu/
- other
- A situation that is uncertain or risky, possibly dangerous.
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trade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
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tremendous
US /trɪˈmɛndəs/
UK /trəˈmendəs/
- Adjective
- Very good or very impressive
- Extremely large or great.
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trickle down
US /ˈtrɪkəl daʊn/
UK /ˈtrikl daun/
- Intransitive Verb
- To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
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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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turned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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under control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
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up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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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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very top
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
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violence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
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wall in
US /wɔl ɪn/
UK /wɔ:l ɪn/
- other
- To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
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wealthy
US /ˈwɛlθi/
UK /ˈwelθi/
- Adjective
- Having a great quantity of money or property
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with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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work to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
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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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