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  • have to: Must do
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • step into: To enter a place or situation.
  • in terms of
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
  • set on: To attack
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • against the grain: Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
  • creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
  • movie: Motion picture; film
  • romance: To court someone into a love relationship
  • gothic: With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
  • thomas: A radio broadcast journalist during World War I and World War II noted for his nightly new broadcast
  • tom: (Ethnic slur) Offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
  • crimson: Deep purplish-red color
  • del: To remove or erase something, especially digital data.
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    • against the grain

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
      • In a direction that is perpendicular to the fibers of wood, making it difficult to work with.
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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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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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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 same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • back onto

      US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/

      UK /bæk ˈɒntə/

      • other
      • To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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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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    • by mistake

      US /baɪ mɪˈstek/

      UK /bai misˈteik/

      • Phrase
      • Accidentally; unintentionally.
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    • by virtue of

      US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/

      UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • By reason of; because of.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
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    • creep in

      US /krip ɪn/

      UK /kri:p in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
      • To begin to occur or affect something without being noticed.
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    • crimson

      US /ˈkrɪmzən/

      UK /'krɪmzn/

      • Noun
      • Deep purplish-red color
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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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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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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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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
      A1
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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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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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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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

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
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    • go below

      US /ɡoʊ bɪˈloʊ/

      UK /ɡəʊ bɪˈləu/

      • other
      • To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
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    • go hand in hand

      US /goʊ hænd ɪn hænd/

      UK /gəu ˈhænd ɪn ˈhænd/

      • other
      • Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
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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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    • gothic

      US /'ɡɑ:θɪk/

      UK /'ɡɒθɪk/

      • Adjective
      • With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horror

      US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • 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.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the long run

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • in the open

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • 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.
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • 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.
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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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    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of the like

      US /ʌv ðə laɪk/

      UK /əv ðə laɪk/

      • other
      • And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
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    • off camera

      US /ɔf ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔf ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • Not being filmed or recorded.
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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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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • 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.
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • quite simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
      • Used to emphasize the truth or importance of a statement.
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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    • romance

      US /ˈroʊˈmæns/

      UK /rəʊˈmæns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To court someone into a love relationship
      • To describe more attractively than the reality
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Emotion or feeling of being in love with someone
      • Qualities that make something attractive etc.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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      More
    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
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    • speak out

      US /spik aʊt/

      UK /spi:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
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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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    • 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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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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 the death

      US /tu ðə dɛθ/

      UK /tu ðə deθ/

      • other
      • With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
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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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    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
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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.
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      More
    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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    Guillermo del Toro, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska: "Crimson Peak"

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