application
US /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- Process of spreading a substance over a surface
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US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Moreerr
US /ɚ, ɛr/
UK /ɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake
B2Morefriends in high places
US /frɛndz ɪn ˈhaɪ ˈpleɪsəz/
UK /frendz ɪn ˈhaɪ ˈpleɪsɪz/
- other
- People who have powerful or influential connections.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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.
A1Morelawyer
US /ˈlɔjɚ/
UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Professional who helps people with the law
- A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
B1TOEICMorelocation
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMorepassport
US /ˈpæspɔ:rt/
UK /ˈpɑ:spɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Official book of identification allowing travel
- Noun
- Way to achieve something
B1TOEICMorephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Morepoliceman
US /pəˈlismən/
UK /pəˈli:smən/
- Countable Noun
- Male police officer
C2Morepowerful
US /ˈpaʊəfəl/
UK /ˈpauəful/
- Adjective
- Having control or influence over
- Having a lot of physical force, energy, strength
A2TOEICMorepromotion
US /prəˈmoʃən/
UK /prə'məʊʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of advertising a product to people
- Movement to a higher position or rank in a company
A2Morequeen
US /kwin/
UK /kwi:n/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Playing card, with the image of a queen on it
- Piece in chess has the most freedom of movement
A2Morerenew
US /rɪˈnu, -ˈnju/
UK /rɪ'nju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
- To replace something old or worn by something new
B1TOEICMorerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Morerock concert
US
UK
- Phrase
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretower
US /ˈtaʊɚ/
UK /'taʊə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, narrow building
- Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very good at something
A2Morewitness
US /ˈwɪtnɪs/
UK /'wɪtnəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To see the signing of an official document
- To see an event take place (usually a crime)
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who was present to see an event take place
- Evidence or proof of something
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Vocabulary
- friends in high places: People who have powerful or influential connections.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- rock concert
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- promotion: Act of advertising a product to people
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- rob: Person's name
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- renew: To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
- lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
- err: To make a mistake
- queen: Person's name
- policeman: Male police officer
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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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Evangeline posted on 2021/03/04Ever wondered how to get ahead? This episode of 'The English We Speak' dives into the fun idiom 'friends in high places' and shows you how to use it in everyday British English conversations. You'll pick up practical phrases and boost your listening skills with this engaging dialogue!
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