all over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebidding
US /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- To order someone to do something
- Uncountable Noun
- Proposing an amount you want to pay for something
A2Moreblew
US /blu/
UK /blu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Transitive Verb
- To clear something by forcing air through it
- To waste (an opportunity).
A2Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moregot 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
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morejust 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.
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Morepursue
US /pɚˈsu/
UK /pə'sju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- To try to achieve or get something over time
B1TOEICMoreran up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Approached quickly by running.
A1Morerandomly
US /'rændəmlɪ/
UK /'rændəmlɪ/
- Adverb
- With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
B1TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreroad ahead
US
UK
- Noun
- The future; what is to come.
- The actual road in front of you.
B1Moresensation
US /sɛnˈseʃən/
UK /sen'seɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
B1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresurround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreunintelligible
US /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/
- Adjective
- That cannot be understood
B1Moreusher
US /ˈʌʃɚ/
UK /ˈʌʃə(r)/
- Noun
- One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
- Transitive Verb
- To serve as a leader or guide
B2Morevocalist
US /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/
UK /ˈvəʊkəlɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person who sings in a band
B2Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2More
Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- road ahead: The future; what is to come.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- randomly: With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- surround: To be all the way around something
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- kid: Child or young person
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- bidding: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- blew: To move something using air
- unintelligible: That cannot be understood
- vocalist: Person who sings in a band
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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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YouTube Superstar Justin Bieber - Interview
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pinghsutsai posted on 2017/07/23Ever wondered how Justin Bieber became a global superstar overnight? This interview dives into his incredible YouTube discovery and viral breakout, giving you a fun look at the music industry from the ground up! You'll pick up practical phrases for workplace conversations and get a feel for cultural depth through this nostalgic chat.
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