Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
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  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • deal with
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • special education: Education designed for students with special educational needs, such as disabilities or learning difficulties.
  • in a bind: In a difficult or problematic situation; in a predicament.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • seek help: To ask for or try to get assistance or support.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
  • pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • stick together: To support each other; remain united.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • in terms of
  • six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • stand out
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
  • get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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  • in the refrigerator: Located inside a refrigerator to preserve or chill.
  • phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
  • know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
  • falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • on the telephone: Engaged in a phone call.
  • feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • like a dream: Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • go along with: To agree to do something
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • in stock: Available to buy in a store
  • courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
  • dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
  • buzz in: To allow someone to enter by pressing a buzzer or button.
  • check out
  • at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
  • screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • fry: To cook something in fat or oil
  • chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • salty: Containing or tasting like salt
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • also known as

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      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • as anything

      US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

      UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at the helm

      US /æt ði hɛlm/

      UK /æt ðə helm/

      • Phrase
      • In a position of control or leadership.
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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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    • buzz in

      US /ˈbʌz ɪn/

      UK /ˈbʌz ɪn/

      • other
      • To allow someone to enter by pressing a buzzer or button.
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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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    • 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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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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    • chop

      US /tʃɑp/

      UK /tʃɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
      • To hit someone with your hand
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
      • Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
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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 with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • courtesy of

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      • Preposition
      • Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
      • Because of; as a result of.
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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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    • dig in

      US /dɪɡ ɪn/

      UK /diɡ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
      • To establish a defensive position; to entrench oneself.
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    • falling apart

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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    • feel for

      US /fil fɔr/

      UK /fi:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
      • To try to find something by touching it.
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    • feel like

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      UK

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship
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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
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    • for nothing

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • fry

      US /fraɪ/

      UK /fraɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook something in fat or oil
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
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    • get a grip

      US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/

      • Idiom
      • To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
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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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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • go along with

      US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do something
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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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    • go over there

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or travel to a specific location.
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a bind

      US /ɪn e baɪnd/

      UK /in ə baind/

      • Phrase
      • In a difficult or problematic situation; in a predicament.
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
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    • in 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.
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    • in stock

      US /ɪn stɑk/

      UK /in stɔk/

      • Adjective
      • Available to buy in a store
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the refrigerator

      US /ɪn ðə rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪɾɚ/

      UK /in ðə rɪˈfridʒəreitə/

      • other
      • Located inside a refrigerator to preserve or chill.
      • other
      • Put aside or postponed, not currently active.
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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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    • jump in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • know better

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be wise enough not to do something.
      • To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
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    • like a dream

      US /laɪk ə ˈdrim/

      UK /laɪk ə ˈdri:m/

      • other
      • Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
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    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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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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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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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 the floor

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      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 line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
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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 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 telephone

      US /ɑn ðə ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

      • other
      • Engaged in a phone call.
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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 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • phone in

      US /foʊn ɪn/

      UK /fəʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
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    • pick me up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To collect someone or something from a place.
      • To improve someone's mood or energy.
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    • pork chops

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      • Phrase
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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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    • roll it

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
      • To bowl a ball.
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    • root canal

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      • Phrase
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    • salty

      US /ˈsɔlti/

      UK /ˈsɔ:lti/

      • Adjective
      • Containing or tasting like salt
      • Involving a clever and funny joke about sex
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    • screw up

      US /skru ʌp/

      UK /skru: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Spoken to make a big mistake
      • To make a mistake; make a mess of
      • Adjective
      • Emotionally or mentally damaged; disturbed.
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    • see out

      US /si aʊt/

      UK /si: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
      • To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
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    • seek help

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask for or try to get assistance or support.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • six times

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
      • On six occasions; six instances.
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • special education

      US /ˈspɛʃəl ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˈspeʃəl ˌedju:ˈkeiʃən/

      • Noun
      • Education designed for students with special educational needs, such as disabilities or learning difficulties.
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    • stand by

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • stick together

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      UK

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

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      UK

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

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • to order

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • 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.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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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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    • 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
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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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    • 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.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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