Vocabulary

got to: To arrive at some place
have to: Must do
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
come up to: To meet expectations
more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
on to: Toward something; forward
do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
out there: In or to a place that is far away
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
go away: To go on vacation
at least: As a minimum
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
give and take
over the rainbow: Unrealistic or fanciful; unlikely to happen.
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
have a cow: To become very upset or angry.
for example: As an illustration or instance.
put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
think about: To consider something carefully.
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
to do with: To be about something; concern
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
at a time: Separately; one by one
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
back up: To save a copy of your computer data
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
sit down: To take a seat
in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
green light
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
without me: Not including me; excluding me.
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
make into: To transform something into something else.
in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
on end: Continuously; without stopping.
run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
keep it up: To continue doing something well
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
lead to: To result in some action
stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
connected with: Related to; associated with.
at school: Present and attending school.
in charge: To be responsible for
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
go back to: To return to a starting point
up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
push the button: To press a button in order to make something work.
call up: To require someone to join the army
for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
sexual release: The attainment of orgasm; the climax of sexual excitement.
attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
build a house: To construct a building for habitation.
on time
spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
deal with
off of: From a position on something; down from.
in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
mess up: To make a mistake
give back: To return something you borrowed
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
at home: In one's own residence or country.
to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
trade out: To replace someone or something with another, often of similar value or function.
dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
came across as: To give a particular impression; to seem.
in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
knock your socks off: To greatly impress or surprise you.
in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
around the world: In or to many countries.
lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
forbidden fruit: Something that is desired because it is not allowed.
at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
vital: Needed to support life; essential
tend: To move or act in a certain manner
stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
issue: To make something available to be used or sold
task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
spouse: Someone's husband or wife
brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
session: Period of time used for a specific activity
affect: To cause a change in something else
institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
connect: To associate a thing with something else
event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
information: Collection of facts and details about something
testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
moron: Very stupid, foolish person
statistically: With respect to statistics
trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
ox: Cow-like animal kept for providing milk or meat
poo: Feces
relational: To do with relations or relationships

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affect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
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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.
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analyze
US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
UK /'ænəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To study carefully to find out the meaning of
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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 soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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as true as
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UK
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
- Extremely loyal and reliable.
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at a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
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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 school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
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at some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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attentive to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Paying close attention to someone or something.
- Considerate and helpful; making sure that people have what they need.
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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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bad idea
US
UK
- Phrase
- An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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beat up
US /bit ʌp/
UK /bi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- Transitive Verb
- To assault or physically harm someone.
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beep
US /bip/
UK /bi:p/
- Noun
- Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
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box in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
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box out
US /bɑks aʊt/
UK /bɒks aʊt/
- other
- To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
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build a house
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To construct a building for habitation.
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by and large
US /baɪ ənd lɑrdʒ/
UK /bai ænd lɑ:dʒ/
- Phrase
- Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- Taking everything into consideration; all things considered.
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call up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To require someone to join the army
- To bring to your memory
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came across as
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give a particular impression; to seem.
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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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catholic
US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/
UK /ˈkæθlɪk/
- Adjective
- One of many Christian belief systems
- Noun
- Person believing in the Catholic church
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come around
US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/
UK /kʌm əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
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come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
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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 to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet expectations
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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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connect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
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connected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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culture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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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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do in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
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dress up
US /drɛs ʌp/
UK /dres ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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earn it
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
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feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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feel the need
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UK
- Phrase
- To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
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fill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
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for a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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for example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
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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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forbidden fruit
US
UK
- Noun
- Something that is desired because it is not allowed.
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forget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
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freak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
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generally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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get into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
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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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get through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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give and take
US /ɡɪv ənd tek/
UK /ɡiv ænd teik/
- Phrase
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give back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
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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 away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
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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 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 with the flow
US /goʊ wɪð ðə floʊ/
UK /gəu wɪð ðə fləu/
- other
- To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
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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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green light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
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halfway through
US
UK
- Adverb
- At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- Phrase
- Having completed approximately half of something.
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handle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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hang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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have a cow
US /hæv ə kaʊ/
UK /hæv ə kaʊ/
- other
- To become very upset or angry.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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hide behind
US /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/
- other
- To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- To put oneself out of sight by staying at the back of something.
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idiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
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in a minute
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UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
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in advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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in all likelihood
US /ɪn ɔl ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
UK /in ɔ:l ˈlaiklihud/
- Phrase
- Very probably; almost certainly.
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in bloom
US /ɪn blum/
UK /in blu:m/
- Adjective
- Having flowers; flowering.
- Flourishing; at a peak of development or success.
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in business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
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in charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
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in detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
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in fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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in general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
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in green
US /ɪn ɡrin/
UK /ɪn ɡri:n/
- other
- Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
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in love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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in on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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in other words
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UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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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 house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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in the middle of
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UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
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in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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inside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
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institution
US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɪnstɪˈtju:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- Tradition, custom or system accepted by a group
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interest of
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UK
- Phrase
- For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
- Noun
- A legal share or right in something.
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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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keep it up
US /kip ɪt ʌp/
UK /ki:p it ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something well
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kick out
US /kɪk aʊt/
UK /kik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
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knock your socks off
US /nɑk jʊɚ sɑks ɔf/
UK /nɒk jɔ: sɒks ɒf/
- other
- To greatly impress or surprise you.
- To surprise or impress someone very much.
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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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let up
US /lɛt ʌp/
UK /let ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do something more slowly or less intensely
- Intransitive Verb
- To become less strong; to weaken or abate.
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light up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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lights up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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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make into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To transform something into something else.
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marriage
US /ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Relationship between a husband and a wife
- A wedding ceremony
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mess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
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more than once
US
UK
- Phrase
- On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
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moron
US /ˈmɔ:rɑ:n/
UK /ˈmɔ:rɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very stupid, foolish person
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multi
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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my eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
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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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of a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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off of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
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on a roll
US /ɑn e rol/
UK /ɔn ə rəul/
- Idiom
- Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- Having a continuous series of achievements or positive events.
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on all-fours
US /ɑn ɔl fɔrz/
UK /ɒn ɔ:l fɔ:z/
- other
- Position with hands and knees on the ground.
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on average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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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 end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
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on purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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on the 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.
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on the job
US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/
UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/
- Phrase
- While working; during the course of employment.
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on the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
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on the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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on the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
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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.
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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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one of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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out of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
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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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outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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over the head
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈhɛd/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈhed/
- other
- Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
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over the rainbow
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈreɪnboʊ/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈreɪnbəu/
- other
- Unrealistic or fanciful; unlikely to happen.
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over the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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ox
US /ɑ:ks/
UK /ɒks/
- Countable Noun
- Cow-like animal kept for providing milk or meat
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pastor
US /ˈpæstɚ/
UK /'pɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun
- Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
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poo
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Feces
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pull back
US /pʊl bæk/
UK /pul bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move to a safer area; retreat
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push the button
US /pʊʃ ði ˈbʌtn/
UK /puʃ ðə ˈbʌtən/
- Transitive Verb
- To press a button in order to make something work.
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put away
US /pʊt əˈwe/
UK /put əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- To eat quickly
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put it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- To save something, especially money, for future use.
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put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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quick look
US /kwɪk lʊk/
UK /kwik luk/
- Noun
- A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- A swift or brief glance.
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ram
US /ræm/
UK /ræm/
- Noun
- Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- Male sheep
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something hard with another object
- To push something forcefully into place
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relational
US /rɪ'leɪʃənl/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- To do with relations or relationships
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right for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
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run across
US /rʌn əˈkrɔs/
UK /rʌn əˈkrɔs/
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet someone or find something by chance
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run away from
US /rʌn əˈwe frʌm/
UK /rʌn əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
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run to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
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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.
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see in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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session
US /ˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˈseʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time used for a specific activity
- Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
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sexual
US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
UK /ˈsekʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Relating to men and women and their relationships
- Of the physical activity that can produce babies
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sexual release
US
UK
- Noun
- The attainment of orgasm; the climax of sexual excitement.
- The relief of sexual tension or frustration.
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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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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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some time ago
US /sʌm taɪm əˈɡo/
UK /sʌm taim əˈɡəu/
- Phrase
- At a point in the past; not recently.
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specialist
US /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
UK /'speʃəlɪst/
- Noun
- Person who works in one specific area or field
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spend more time
US
UK
- Phrase
- To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
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spouse
US /spaʊs, spaʊz/
UK /spaʊs/
- Noun
- Someone's husband or wife
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statistically
US /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/
UK /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- With respect to statistics
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stay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
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step off
US /stɛp ɔf/
UK /step ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- To begin a journey or race.
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stick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
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stress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
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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
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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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take in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
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talk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
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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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task
US /tæsk/
UK /tɑ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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tend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
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testosterone
US /tɛsˈtɑstəˌron/
UK /tesˈtɔstərəun/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, and is produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
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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 a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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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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to the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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trade out
US /treid aʊt/
UK /treid aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To replace someone or something with another, often of similar value or function.
- To exchange something you have for something else.
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trouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
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trouble in
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UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
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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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up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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verse
US /vɚs/
UK /vɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
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vital
US /'vaɪtl/
UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
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walk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
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wanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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wire
US /waɪr/
UK /'waɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Thin, flexible thread of metal
- Act of sending a message by telegraph
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect two or more things together with cable
- To send money to someone electronically
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without me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
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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.
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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

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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Ever wondered why men and women seem to operate on different wavelengths? Pastor Mark Gungor hilariously breaks down the 'tale of two brains' in this full seminar, offering practical insights for married couples. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and situational dialogue that's perfect for understanding gender differences and boosting your relationship!

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