based on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreby the book
US /baɪ ði bʊk/
UK /bai ðə buk/
- Phrase
- According to the rules; strictly
A1Moreevery trick in the book
US /ˈɛvri trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
UK /ˈevri trɪk ɪn ðə bʊk/
- other
- All possible methods to achieve something.
B2Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehit the books
US
UK
- Idiom
- To study very hard.
A1Morein my book
US /ɪn maɪ bʊk/
UK /ɪn maɪ bʊk/
- other
- According to my personal opinion or belief.
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorelift up
US /lɪft ʌp/
UK /lift ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
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
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreout 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.
A1Morepay back
US /pe bæk/
UK /pei bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return money or a favor
- To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
A1Morepretty much anything
US
UK
- Phrase
- Almost everything; nearly all things.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretaste good
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a pleasant flavor.
A1Morethrow the book at
US /θroʊ ðə bʊk æt/
UK /θrəu ðə bʊk æt/
- other
- To punish someone as severely as possible.
B2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- by the book: According to the rules; strictly
- hit the books: To study very hard.
- every trick in the book: All possible methods to achieve something.
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- throw the book at: To punish someone as severely as possible.
- tv show: A television program.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- talk: Style of speaking
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- read: Person's name
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- old: Having existed for a long time, not young or new
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
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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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Halu Hsieh posted on 2013/11/04Ever wondered how to use 'book' in everyday English? This fun lesson breaks down 13 common expressions, from 'hit the books' to 'don't judge a book by its cover', making your vocabulary super practical! You'll be using these phrases like a native speaker in no time!
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