Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • in force: In large numbers or with great strength
  • up till: Until a particular time or point.
  • at ease
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • break up
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • en route: On the way; during a journey.
  • mix up: To put various things together so they become one
  • by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • no accident: Not happening by chance; deliberate or intentional.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • little man: A man of short stature.
  • good riddance: Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
  • scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • climb into: To get into or onto something by climbing.
  • take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
  • snap out of: To stop experiencing a negative feeling or state.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
  • a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
  • pay up: To pay money that you owe
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
  • keep out of: To avoid entering a place; to stay away from a place.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
  • have against: Hold a grudge or dislike towards someone.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • to bits: Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • stick together: To support each other; remain united.
  • see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
  • take it away: To remove something.
  • pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
  • mom: A slang term for mother
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
  • wait: To delay or not do something until later
  • friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
  • box: A marked area of a baseball field
  • year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • pizza: Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
  • door: You walk through this when you go in a room
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
  • dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
  • toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
  • ship: Large boat
  • dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • voice: Ability to sing well
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
  • laser: Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • spaceship: Spacecraft designed to travel into space
  • uncharted: (Land, waters) not yet surveyed or investigated
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
  • sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
  • outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
  • shh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
  • claw: Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
  • infinity: State of being without end; endless time, space
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • ignition: Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
  • heh: An exclamation of surprise or inquiry
  • ooo
  • karate: A Japanese martial art; weaponless self-defense
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    • a bit much

      US /ə bɪt mʌtʃ/

      UK /ə bit mʌtʃ/

      • other
      • Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
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    • as a matter of fact

      US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

      UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
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    • at ease

      US /æt iz/

      UK /æt i:z/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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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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    • break up

      US /brek ʌp/

      UK /breik ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
      • To end something, e.g. a fight
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
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    • burn in

      US /bɝn ɪn/

      UK /bɜ:n in/

      • other
      • To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
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    • by mistake

      US /baɪ mɪˈstek/

      UK /bai misˈteik/

      • Phrase
      • Accidentally; unintentionally.
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
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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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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • claw

      US /klɔ/

      UK /klɔ:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
      • A tool or part of a tool resembling an animal's claw, used for gripping or tearing.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig or pull with the nails or fingers
      • To grasp or seize something with or as if with claws.
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    • climb into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get into or onto something by climbing.
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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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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect something
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    • cowboy

      US /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/

      UK /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
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    • dinosaur

      US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/

      UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Reptile that lived millions of years ago
      • A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • en route

      US /ɛn rut/

      UK /en ru:t/

      • Adverb
      • On the way; during a journey.
      • Adjective
      • On the way; traveling.
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    • fly out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place by airplane.
      • Countable Noun
      • A batted ball that is caught in the air for an out.
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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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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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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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    • 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

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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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 up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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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 on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • good riddance

      US /ɡʊd ˈrɪdən(t)s/

      UK /gʊd ˈrɪdən(t)s/

      • other
      • Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
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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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    • 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 against

      US /hæv əˈɡenst/

      UK /hæv əˈɡenst/

      • other
      • Hold a grudge or dislike towards someone.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heh

      US /heɪ/

      UK /heɪ/

      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise or inquiry
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
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    • ignition

      US /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

      UK /ɪɡ'nɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in force

      US /ɪn fɔrs/

      UK /in fɔ:s/

      • Phrase
      • In large numbers or with great strength
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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 peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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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 way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in the west

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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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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    • infinity

      US /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

      UK /ɪn'fɪnətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being without end; endless time, space
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • karate

      US /kəˈrɑti/

      UK /kəˈrɑ:ti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A Japanese martial art; weaponless self-defense
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    • keep out of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To avoid entering a place; to stay away from a place.
      • To avoid becoming involved in something; to stay uninvolved.
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    • laser

      US /ˈlezɚ/

      UK /ˈleɪzə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
      • A device that emits a narrow beam of coherent light.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To treat with a laser.
      • To cut or engrave with a laser.
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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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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    • little man

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A man of short stature.
      • An unimportant or insignificant person.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • look over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • mix up

      US /mɪks ʌp/

      UK /miks ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put various things together so they become one
      • To cause things to become confused
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To confuse (two or more things or people).
      • To stir or agitate something.
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    • moving parts

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
      • The various elements or factors that contribute to a complex process or system.
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    • no accident

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not happening by chance; deliberate or intentional.
      • Something that was bound to happen, given the circumstances.
      • Phrase
      • Not a chance occurrence; the result of planning or effort.
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    • of a sudden

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      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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    • 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 shelf

      US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/

      • Phrase
      • Located on a shelf.
      • Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
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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 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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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • out of reach

      US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/

      UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/

      • Phrase
      • Cannot be touched as it is far away
      • Adjective
      • Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
      • Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
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    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

      • other
      • To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
      B2
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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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    • outta

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Slang written form of ‘Out of’
      B2
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    • pass out

      US /pæs aʊt/

      UK /pɑ:s aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute or hand out papers to people
      • To faint; lose consciousness
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    • pay up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pay money that you owe
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    • pizza

      US /ˈpitsə/

      UK /ˈpi:tsə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
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    • potato

      US /pəˈteɪtoʊ/

      UK /pəˈteɪtəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
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    • proud of you

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
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    • right 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.
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
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    • run over

      US /rʌn ˈovɚ/

      UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
      • To hit someone when driving a car
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    • scheduled for

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
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    • see it through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
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    • settle down

      US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/

      UK /ˈsetl daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become calm and relaxed after not being so
      • To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
      A2
      More
    • sheriff

      US /ˈʃɛrɪf/

      UK /ˈʃerɪf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Officer who enforces the law in an area
      B2
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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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    • snap out of

      US /snæp aʊt ʌv/

      UK /snæp aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop experiencing a negative feeling or state.
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    • spaceship

      US /ˈspesˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/

      • Noun
      • Spacecraft designed to travel into space
      C2
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    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
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    • split up

      US /splɪt ʌp/

      UK /split ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break up your marriage or relationship
      • To divide something into smaller parts.
      • Noun
      • A termination of a romantic relationship
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    • stand back

      US /stænd bæk/

      UK /stænd bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
      • To not get involved in a situation; to take a detached perspective.
      A2
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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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.
      C2
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • stick together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support each other; remain united.
      • To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
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    • take apart

      US /tek əˈpɑrt/

      UK /teik əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
      • To look critically at an idea or theory
      A1
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    • take good care

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
      A1
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    • take it away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something.
      • Idiom
      • To begin playing or performing.
      C1
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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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    • 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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    • to bits

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
      • Very much; thoroughly.
      A2
      More
    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • to the rescue

      US /tu ðə ˈrɛskju/

      UK /tə ðə ˈreskju:/

      • other
      • Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
      B1
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    • toy

      US /tɔɪ/

      UK /tɔɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
      • Adjective
      • Something small in size compared to an original
      A2
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    • truck

      US /trʌk/

      UK /trʌk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
      • Large vehicle suitable for transporting things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport something on a lorry, van
      A2
      More
    • uncharted

      US /ʌnˈtʃɑrtɪd/

      UK /ˌʌnˈtʃɑ:tɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Land, waters) not yet surveyed or investigated
      B1
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
      C1
      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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    • up till

      US /ʌp tɪl/

      UK /ʌp tɪl/

      • other
      • Until a particular time or point.
      A2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
      More
    • without me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not including me; excluding me.
      A2
      More
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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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