Vocabulary

  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • have to: Must do
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • teacher's pet: A student who is favored by the teacher.
  • fire drill: A practice evacuation to prepare for a fire.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • spit it out: To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
  • in flames: Burning fiercely
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • talk shit: To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • step into: To enter a place or situation.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • hold it together: To remain calm and composed in a tough situation.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • go nowhere: To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • banana peel: The outer covering of a banana fruit, typically discarded after consumption.
  • float away: To drift or move gently away on water or in the air.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • take a bow: To bend your head or body forward as a sign of respect or thanks to an audience.
  • hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • wait up: To wait for a while, e.g. for someone to join you
  • pop in: To visit someone briefly.
  • stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • deal with
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
  • in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • choke up: To become unable to speak because you are feeling strong emotion, usually sadness.
  • behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • run for it: To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
  • hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • poetic touch: A delicate and artistic skill in expression, reminiscent of poetry.
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
  • on the count of: Because of; due to a particular reason or cause.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
  • ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
  • dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
  • drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
  • crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • recess: An area that is set back in a room or building
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • fault: A failure or negative aspect of
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • evil: Act considered morally bad
  • principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
  • drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
  • sigh: Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
  • shit: A coarse term for defecation
  • fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
  • tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
  • bitch: To aggressively complain about something
  • til: Until
  • harp: Upright stringed instrument played with fingers
  • strawberry: Sweet fleshy red fruit
  • shortcake: Biscuit made with a lot of butter and sugar
  • loudspeaker: Machine that makes sound louder
  • oooh: Sound people make when they make a mistake
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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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 least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • banana peel

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The outer covering of a banana fruit, typically discarded after consumption.
      • A discarded banana skin, often considered a slip hazard.
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    • behind the counter

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/

      • other
      • Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
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    • bitch

      US /bɪtʃ/

      UK /bɪtʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To aggressively complain about something
      • Countable Noun
      • Female dog
      • Offensive term for a female
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    • choke up

      US /tʃok ʌp/

      UK /tʃəuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become unable to speak because you are feeling strong emotion, usually sadness.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To grip a baseball bat higher up from the end to shorten the swing and gain more control.
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    • crawl

      US /krɔl/

      UK /krɔ:l/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move very slowly or cautiously
      • To move along with the body close to the ground
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • detention

      US /dɪˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /dɪ'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
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    • drama

      US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/

      UK /'drɑ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
      • Exciting, emotional event or series of events
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    • dramatic

      US /drəˈmætɪk/

      UK /drəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Gripping the attention; causing an effect
      • (Of an event) sudden and extreme
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    • drill

      US /drɪl/

      UK /drɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
      • Exercise done to learn military skills
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
      • To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
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    • evil

      US /ˈivəl/

      UK /'i:vl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Act considered morally bad
      • Adjective
      • Morally bad; causing harm to people
      • Profoundly immoral and wicked.
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    • fault

      US /fɔlt/

      UK /fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A failure or negative aspect of
      • Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
      • Transitive Verb
      • To blame someone, something for a negative result
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
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    • fire drill

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A practice evacuation to prepare for a fire.
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
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    • float away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drift or move gently away on water or in the air.
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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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    • friendship

      US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
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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 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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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
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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 nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
      • To lead to no particular place or destination.
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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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    • hand down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
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    • hand up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
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    • handle

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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    • harp

      US /hɑrp/

      UK /hɑ:p/

      • Noun
      • Upright stringed instrument played with fingers
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hide behind

      US /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/

      • other
      • To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
      • To put oneself out of sight by staying at the back of something.
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    • high expectations

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
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    • hold it together

      US /hoʊld ɪt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /hould ɪt təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To remain calm and composed in a tough situation.
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    • hop in

      US /hɑp ɪn/

      UK /hɔp in/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get in or on a vehicle
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    • ignore

      US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/

      UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
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    • in a bubble

      US /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      UK /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      • other
      • Living isolated from reality or outside events.
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    • in flames

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Burning fiercely
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    • in hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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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 the black

      US /ɪn ði blæk/

      UK /in ðə blæk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating with a profit; not in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having a positive balance; out of debt.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • jump out

      US /dʒʌmp aʊt/

      UK /dʒʌmp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
      • To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • look to

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • loudspeaker

      US /ˈlaʊdˌspikɚ/

      UK /ˌlaʊdˈspi:kə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Machine that makes sound louder
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    • mess around

      US /mɛs əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mes əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat on your partner with another lover
      • To pass the time aimlessly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To behave in a silly or playful way.
      • To spend time doing things that are not important or useful.
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
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    • 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.
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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    • on the count of

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊnt əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊnt əv/

      • other
      • Because of; due to a particular reason or cause.
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    • 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.
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

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

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      UK

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they make a mistake
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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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    • poetic touch

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A delicate and artistic skill in expression, reminiscent of poetry.
      • A subtle and beautiful quality that enhances something, like a piece of writing or art.
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    • pop in

      US /pɑp ɪn/

      UK /pɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone briefly.
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    • pretend

      US /prɪˈtɛnd/

      UK /prɪ'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act as if something is true when it is not
      • Adjective
      • Not real; imaginary.
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    • principal

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun
      • Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
      • Head teacher of a school
      • Adjective
      • Being the main or most important
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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
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    • recess

      US /ˈriˌsɛs, rɪˈsɛs/

      UK /rɪ'ses/

      • Noun
      • An area that is set back in a room or building
      • Break between school classes
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt an activity for a short period of time
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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
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    • run for it

      US /rʌn fɚ ɪt/

      UK /rʌn fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
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    • scream

      US /skrim/

      UK /skri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sudden loud, high sound
      • Noun
      • A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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    • shortcake

      US /ˈʃɔ:rtkeɪk/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:tkeɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Biscuit made with a lot of butter and sugar
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    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
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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
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    • sigh

      US /saɪ/

      UK /saɪ/

      • Noun
      • Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe out to show boredom or disappointment
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • sit with

      US /sit wɪð/

      UK /sit wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
      • To take time to consider or accept something.
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    • spit

      US /spɪt/

      UK /spɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
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    • spit it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
      • To reveal information or a secret, often unwillingly.
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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.
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    • stand for

      US /stænd fɔr/

      UK /stænd fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
      • To represent or symbolize
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • step into

      US /stɛp ˈɪntu/

      UK /step ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place or situation.
      • To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
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    • strawberry

      US /ˈstrɔˌbɛri/

      UK /'strɔ:bərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sweet fleshy red fruit
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    • take a bow

      US /tek e bo/

      UK /teik ə bəu/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend your head or body forward as a sign of respect or thanks to an audience.
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    • talk shit

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
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    • teacher's pet

      US /ˈtitʃɚz pɛt/

      UK /ˈti:tʃəz pet/

      • other
      • A student who is favored by the teacher.
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    • throat

      US /θroʊt/

      UK /θrəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Part of the neck that is below the chin
      • The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To utter or express with the throat; to sing.
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    • til

      US /tɪl/

      UK /til,ti:l/

      • Adverb
      • Until
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    • tired

      US /ˈtaɪərd/

      UK /ˈtaɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • wait up

      US /wet ʌp/

      UK /weit ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for a while, e.g. for someone to join you
      • To delay going to bed, e.g. until someone returns
      A1
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • walk around

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
      A2TOEIC
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
      A1
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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

      US

      UK

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

      US /jɛl/

      UK /jel/

      • Noun
      • A sudden loud cry or shout
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
      B1
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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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