Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • in terms of
  • deal with
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • on time
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • faculty member: A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
  • pick on: To tease or bully someone
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • pick off: To shoot at objects one by one
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
  • beg the question: To assume the conclusion in one's argument; to use a premise that is the same as the conclusion you are trying to prove.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • free up: To make something available for a particular use.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • middle child: A child who has both older and younger siblings.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • marching orders: Official orders given to a soldier or unit to move to a new location or begin a specific operation.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • on the telephone: Engaged in a phone call.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
  • back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
  • on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
  • go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • anything other than: Except for; not including
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
  • by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • walk down: To walk along or down something.
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • interact with
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • glance over: To read something quickly and not carefully.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • drive up: To cause something to increase.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
  • when push comes to shove: When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
  • face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
  • in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • write down: To record in writing
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • into time: Over a period, involving a gradual process or change.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
  • in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
  • courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
  • big hitter: An important or influential person in a field or industry.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • crucial: Extremely important or necessary
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • commodity: Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • household: Being in everyday use; common
  • faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • important: Having power or authority
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • delegate: Person attending a meeting
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
  • monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
  • delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
  • presume: To assume that something is true till proven false
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • management: People who are in control of a business or group
  • deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • randy: Wanting to have sex (often)
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • against you

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      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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    • anything other than

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Except for; not including
      • Different from; not
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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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    • 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 most

      US /æt most/

      UK /æt məust/

      • Adverb
      • Not more than; a maximum of.
      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate an upper limit or maximum quantity.
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    • at risk

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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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 same time

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      UK

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

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • back at you

      US /bæk æt ju/

      UK /bæk æt ju/

      • other
      • An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
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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 out

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
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    • back then

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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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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    • beg the question

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To assume the conclusion in one's argument; to use a premise that is the same as the conclusion you are trying to prove.
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    • being with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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    • big hitter

      US /bɪg ˈhɪtɚ/

      UK /bɪg ˈhɪtə/

      • other
      • An important or influential person in a field or industry.
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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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    • budget

      US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

      UK /'bʌdʒɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money planned to be spent
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a plan for how to spend your money
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    • by default

      US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/

      • Adverb
      • Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
      • Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
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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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    • clock on

      US /klɑk ɑn/

      UK /klɒk ɒn/

      • other
      • To register the start time of work using a time clock.
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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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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    • commodity

      US /kəˈmɑdɪti/

      UK /kə'mɒdətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
      • A valuable quality or thing.
      • Adjective
      • Something that is treated as a simple object of trade or commerce, rather than valued for its intrinsic qualities.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • courtesy of

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      • Preposition
      • Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • crucial

      US /ˈkruʃəl/

      UK /'kru:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or necessary
      • Of great importance to the success of something.
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    • deadline

      US /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈdedlaɪn/

      • Noun
      • A date or time before which something must be done
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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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    • delegate

      US /ˈdɛlɪˌɡet/

      UK /'delɪɡət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person attending a meeting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give the responsibility for a task to others
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    • delegation

      US /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌdelɪˈgeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of people sent as representatives
      • Act of giving responsibilities to others
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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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    • down the road

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      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • drive up

      US /draɪv ʌp/

      UK /draiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause something to increase.
      • To arrive in a vehicle.
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
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    • end up with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • face to face

      US /fes tu fes/

      UK /feis tu: feis/

      • Adverb
      • (Meeting) while looking at someone
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    • faculty

      US /ˈfækəlti/

      UK /'fækltɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something with the power of the mind
      • The teachers in a school or college
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    • faculty member

      US /ˈfækəlti ˈmɛmbɚ/

      UK /ˈfækəlti ˈmembə/

      • Noun
      • A person who teaches or does research at a college or university.
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
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    • feel like

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      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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    • find out about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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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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    • free up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something available for a particular use.
      • To make time or resources available.
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
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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 here

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • glance over

      US /ɡlæns ˈovɚ/

      UK /ɡlɑ:ns ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To read something quickly and not carefully.
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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 beyond

      US /ɡo biˈɑnd/

      UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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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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    • 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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    • graduate

      US /ˈɡrædʒuˌet/

      UK /'ɡrædʒʊət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
      • Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get a degree from school, college, university
      • To move up from a position to a higher, better one
      A2TOEIC
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
      More
    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
      A2
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    • hot air

      US /hɑt er/

      UK /hɔt eə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
      • Air that has been heated.
      A1
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    • household

      US /ˈhaʊsˌhold/

      UK /'haʊshəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Being in everyday use; common
      • Relating to a house or home.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Concerning a home
      • Family or other group living together in a house
      B1
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    • in a hurry

      US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

      UK /in ə ˈhʌri/

      • Phrase
      • Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
      More
    • in confidence

      US /ɪn ˈkɑnfədəns/

      UK /in ˈkɒnfidəns/

      • other
      • Communicating privately and confidentially.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
      A1
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
      A1
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    • in principle

      US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /in ˈprinsəpl/

      • Phrase
      • In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
      C1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
      B2
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • in writing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
      • Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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.
      A2
      More
    • into time

      US /ˈɪntu taɪm/

      UK /ˈɪntəʊ taɪm/

      • other
      • Over a period, involving a gradual process or change.
      B2
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    • journal

      US /ˈdʒɚnəl/

      UK /ˈdʒə:nl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A diary; record of what you do every day
      • Magazine of academic papers
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      A2
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • look through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • management

      US /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

      UK /'mænɪdʒmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who are in control of a business or group
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
      • The skill of organizing and controlling resources.
      A2TOEIC
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    • marching orders

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Official orders given to a soldier or unit to move to a new location or begin a specific operation.
      • Informal term for being dismissed or fired from a job.
      More
    • 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.
      More
    • mentor

      US /'mentɔ:r/

      UK /'mentɔ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Experienced or wise person who advises others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
      B2TOEIC
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    • middle child

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A child who has both older and younger siblings.
      A1
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    • monitor

      US /ˈmɑ:nɪtə(r)/

      UK /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To observe and keep a record of something
      • To observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.
      • Noun
      • A senior student at school
      • Electronic screen on which you can see images
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • near and dear

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Very important and loved; cherished.
      A1
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
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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.
      B1
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    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
      A2
      More
    • on the couch

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
      B1
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
      A1
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    • on the order of

      US /ɑn ðə ˈɔrdɚ ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈɔ:də ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
      C1
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    • on the part of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
      • As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
      A1
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
      A1
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    • on the telephone

      US /ɑn ðə ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

      • other
      • Engaged in a phone call.
      A2
      More
    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
      A1
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    • other than

      US

      UK

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

      US /aʊt əv ðə bɑks/

      UK /aut əv ðə bɒks/

      • other
      • Thinking in an original or creative way.
      • Ready to use immediately without special preparation.
      B2
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    • out of town

      US /aʊt ʌv taʊn/

      UK /aut ɔv taun/

      • Phrase
      • Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
      • Adjective
      • Not available in the local area; absent and unreachable.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
      A2
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    • phone

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk to someone using a telephone
      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
      A2TOEIC
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    • phone book

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
      A1
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    • phone number

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
      A1
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    • pick off

      US /pɪk ɔf/

      UK /pik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To shoot at objects one by one
      • To remove something from a surface by picking it.
      A1
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    • pick on

      US /pɪk ɑn/

      UK /pik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tease or bully someone
      A1
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
      A1
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    • presume

      US /prɪˈzu:m/

      UK /prɪˈzju:m/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To assume that something is true till proven false
      • To do something without having the right to do it
      A2TOEIC
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    • procrastination

      US /proʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      UK /prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of putting off something you ought to do
      C2TOEIC
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    • pull back

      US /pʊl bæk/

      UK /pul bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move to a safer area; retreat
      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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    • randy

      US /ˈrændi/

      UK /'rændɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to have sex (often)
      B2
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    • run with

      US /rʌn wɪð/

      UK /rʌn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
      A1
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    • 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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    • show of hands

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
      A1
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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
      A2
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    • sit around

      US /sit əˈraʊnd/

      UK /sit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
      A1
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
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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.
      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
    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
      A1
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • suffer from

      US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/

      UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
      A1
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    • talk on

      US /tɔk ɑn/

      UK /tɔ:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
      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
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
      A1
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      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 the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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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.
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • walk down

      US /wɔk daʊn/

      UK /wɔ:k daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk along or down something.
      • To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
      A1
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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
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    • when push comes to shove

      US /wɛn pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/

      UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/

      • other
      • When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
      B2
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    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
      A2
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    • with dignity

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
      • In a noble and honorable manner.
      A1
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
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    • with time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
      A1
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    • wonderful

      US /'wʌndərfl/

      UK /ˈwʌndəfl/

      • Adjective
      • Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
      A2
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      A1
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
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    • 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
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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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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

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      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

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      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
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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/
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    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Time Management with English Subtitle by Randy Pausch, November 2007

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    Wayne Han posted on 2017/06/05
    Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? This inspiring talk from Randy Pausch, the "Last Lecture" author, dives into practical time management strategies that can help you conquer procrastination and boost productivity. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn complex sentence structures through real-world examples, making it perfect for sharpening your English skills while getting motivated!

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