Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for instance: As an example.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • get with it: To understand and become involved in what is happening.
  • rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
  • wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • freshen up: To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
  • in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • hot and heavy: Having a passionate, intense romantic or sexual relationship.
  • like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
  • rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
  • save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
  • suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
  • check out
  • give away
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • award ceremony: A formal event at which prizes or awards are given.
  • some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
  • down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • unto itself: By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
  • swing by: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • plunge into: To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
  • in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
  • move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • shoot the messenger: To blame the bearer of bad news unfairly.
  • come down to: To become in the end a matter of
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • for all that: Despite that; even though.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
  • come out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • fly in the face of: To openly contradict or oppose something established.
  • pop in: To visit someone briefly.
  • even out: To become level or uniform.
  • in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
  • at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
  • clean up after: To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
  • as useful: Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
  • the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
  • discover: To find something new that was not known before
  • particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
  • hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
  • black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
  • frontier: Border crossing between countries
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • advanced technology

      US /ædˈvænst tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /ədˈvɑ:nst tekˈnɔlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
      • Phrase
      • Technology that represents the future of innovation and development.
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    • all over the place

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      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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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • as useful

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      • Phrase
      • Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
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    • as we know it

      US /əz wi no ɪt/

      UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/

      • other
      • In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
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    • at a price

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
      • Available to be bought.
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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 most

      US /æt most/

      UK /æt məust/

      • Adverb
      • Not more than; a maximum of.
      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate an upper limit or maximum quantity.
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the end of the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • award ceremony

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      • Countable Noun
      • A formal event at which prizes or awards are given.
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back then

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • 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.
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    • bear on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence or effect on something.
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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    • bump into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
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    • call out

      US /kɔl aʊt/

      UK /kɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone to modify their behavior
      • To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
      • To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • clean up after

      US /klin ʌp ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kli:n ʌp ˈɑ:ftə/

      • other
      • To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
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    • come about

      US /kʌm əˈbaʊt/

      UK /kʌm əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
      • To take place; happen
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
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    • come down to

      US /kʌm daʊn tu/

      UK /kʌm daun tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become in the end a matter of
      • To be passed on to someone as an inheritance.
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    • come out with

      US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/

      UK /kʌm aut wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
      • To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
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    • come upon

      US /kʌm əˈpɑn/

      UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally find; discover something
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    • cut through

      US /kʌt θru/

      UK /kʌt θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
      • To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a path or opening by cutting.
      • To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • discover

      US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

      UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something new that was not known before
      • To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • down under

      US /daʊn ˈʌndɚ/

      UK /daun ˈʌndə/

      • Proper Noun
      • A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
      • Adverb
      • Below or underneath something.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • even out

      US /ˈivən aʊt/

      UK /ˈi:vən aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become level or uniform.
      • To distribute something equally or uniformly.
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • evidence of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
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    • fight on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • flat out

      US /flæt aʊt/

      UK /flæt aut/

      • Phrase
      • To go as fast as you possibly can
      • Adjective
      • Extremely busy.
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    • fly in the face of

      US /flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs ʌv/

      UK /flai in ðə feis ov/

      • other
      • To openly contradict or oppose something established.
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    • for all that

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Despite that; even though.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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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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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • found out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • freshen up

      US /ˈfrɛʃən ʌp/

      UK /ˈfreʃən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
      • To make something look or feel newer or more appealing.
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    • frontier

      US /frʌnˈtɪr, frɑn-, ˈfrʌnˌtɪr, ˈfrɑn-/

      UK /'frʌntɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Border crossing between countries
      • Most advanced point of development or research
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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 on with

      US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/

      UK /ɡet ɔn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a good relationship with someone
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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 with it

      US /ɡɛt wɪð ɪt/

      UK /ɡet wið it/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand and become involved in what is happening.
      • To hurry up; to start doing something more quickly or efficiently.
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    • give away

      US /ɡɪv əˈwe/

      UK /ɡiv əˈwei/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To let others have something you own
      • To tell (a secret)
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    • go around

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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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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    • 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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • halfway through

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      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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    • hand down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hole

      US /hol/

      UK /həʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
      • Fault or weakness in a plan, idea or explanation
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Golf) to get the ball into the hole
      • To make a hole in something.
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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    • hot and heavy

      US /hɑt ænd ˈhɛvi/

      UK /hɒt ənd ˈhevi/

      • other
      • Having a passionate, intense romantic or sexual relationship.
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
      B1
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • in circles

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
      • To discuss something without making any progress or reaching a conclusion.
      A2
      More
    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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      More
    • 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.
      C1
      More
    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
      More
    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
      B1
      More
    • in the absence of

      US /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/

      • other
      • When someone or something is not present or available.
      B1
      More
    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
      A1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the light of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/

      • other
      • Considering new information or facts.
      B2
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in the presence of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprezəns ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • While someone or something else is present.
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
      More
    • kinda

      US /'kaɪndə/

      UK /'kaɪndə/

      • Noun
      • Short way of saying 'kind of'
      • Adverb
      • Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
      • Sort of; in a way.
      B2
      More
    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • like no other

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
      • To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
      A1
      More
    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • look away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
      B1
      More
    • move away

      US /muv əˈwe/

      UK /mu:v əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
      • To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
      A2
      More
    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
      A1
      More
    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
      B2
      More
    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
      A1
      More
    • on the horizon

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • About to happen; approaching.
      A1
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • particle

      US /ˈpɑrtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpɑ:tɪkl/

      • Noun
      • Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
      • Tiny piece or quantity of something
      B1
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    • plunge into

      US /plʌndʒ ˈɪntu/

      UK /plʌndʒ ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
      C1
      More
    • pop in

      US /pɑp ɪn/

      UK /pɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone briefly.
      A2
      More
    • positive impact

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A beneficial or advantageous effect.
      • Adjective
      • Having a beneficial or advantageous effect.
      B1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • rattle off

      US /ˈrætl ɔf/

      UK /ˈrætl ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
      More
    • rise up

      US /raɪz ʌp/

      UK /raiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to defeat government or ruler
      A1
      More
    • save the day

      US /sev ði de/

      UK /seiv ðə dei/

      • Idiom
      • To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
      A1
      More
    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
      A2TOEIC
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
      More
    • shoot the messenger

      US /ʃut ðə ˈmɛsɪndʒɚ/

      UK /ʃu:t ðə ˈmesɪndʒə/

      • other
      • To blame the bearer of bad news unfairly.
      B2
      More
    • silver screen

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The cinema; the film industry.
      A2
      More
    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
      More
    • six times

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
      • On six occasions; six instances.
      More
    • some time ago

      US /sʌm taɪm əˈɡo/

      UK /sʌm taim əˈɡəu/

      • Phrase
      • At a point in the past; not recently.
      A1
      More
    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
      More
    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
      More
    • stay home

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in one's house or residence.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • suck in

      US /sʌk ɪn/

      UK /sʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
      • To deceive or trick someone into doing something.
      C2
      More
    • swing by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
      B2
      More
    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • the silver screen

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The cinema; the world of films.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
      More
    • throw on

      US /θro ɑn/

      UK /θrəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
      A2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      A1
      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
    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
      B2
      More
    • unto itself

      US /ˌʌntə ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /ˌʌntə ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
      C1
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • wait around

      US /wet əˈraʊnd/

      UK /weit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
      A2
      More
    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
      More
    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
      More
    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
      A2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
      A2
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      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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