clear up
US /klɪr ʌp/
UK /kliə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- To explain something in an understandable way
A1Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Morecoming to you
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To approach or arrive at your location
- To occur to you; to enter your mind
A1Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
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
A1Morego after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a bad way
US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/
UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/
- other
- In poor physical or emotional condition.
B2Morein brackets
US /ɪn ˈbrækɪts/
UK /in ˈbrakits/
- other
- Placed within parentheses () in writing.
B1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelittle bit crazy
US
UK
- Phrase
- Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
major in
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
A1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the mark
US
UK
- Adjective
- Inaccurate; not correct.
- Irrelevant; not pertinent to the subject.
A2Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Moreout of someone's way
US /aʊt əv ˈsʌmwʌnz weɪ/
UK /aut əv ˈsʌmwʌnz weɪ/
- other
- Not blocking or obstructing someone's path or progress.
A2Moreout 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.
B1Moreout 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.
A1Moreput it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- To save something, especially money, for future use.
A1Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoreshare in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink 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
A1Moretwo-way street
US
UK
- Noun
- A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- A street on which traffic can travel in both directions.
Vocabulary
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- out of someone's way: Not blocking or obstructing someone's path or progress.
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in terms of
- in brackets: Placed within parentheses () in writing.
- major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- off the mark: Inaccurate; not correct.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- little bit crazy: Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
- coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- come: To arrive at a place
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- talk: Style of speaking
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
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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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10 ways to use the word WAY in English
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Flora Hu posted on 2016/03/11Ever feel like you're stuck saying things the same old way? Adam from engVid is here to show you 10 super useful and common ways to use the word "way" in everyday English conversations! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily use, making your English sound much more natural and fluent.
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