Vocabulary

  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • on the telephone: Engaged in a phone call.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • call: A order or request for action
  • hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • busy: Working hard doing something; full of activity
  • happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
  • telephone: Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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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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    • on the phone

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      UK

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

      US /ɑn ðə ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

      • other
      • Engaged in a phone call.
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    • phone

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

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

      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
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • telephone

      US /ˈtelɪfoʊn/

      UK /ˈtelɪfəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
      • Transitive Verb
      • To talk to someone using a phone
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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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    【ITI ENGLISH】│ Asking for Someone on the Phone|ITI, TAITRA

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    Elena posted on 2019/01/09
    Ever fumbled when trying to reach someone on the phone? This video breaks down exactly how to politely ask for someone, using simple sentence structures and everyday phrases perfect for ESL learners. You'll pick up practical telephone English skills and roleplay examples that make asking for people a breeze!

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