Vocabulary

have to: Must do
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
got to: To arrive at some place
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
bring back: To cause to remember
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
deal with
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
going on: To continue doing something
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
at home: In one's own residence or country.
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
go after: To chase or pursue something
take out: To apply for and get a license
work out
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
think about: To consider something carefully.
in terms of
in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
around the world: In or to many countries.
as well as: Also; in addition to
thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
put forth: To bring into existence
come at: To approach someone to attack them
in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
off of: From a position on something; down from.
in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
move to: To change the place where you live or work.
go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
move into: To start living in a new house or building
at least: As a minimum
red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
in addition to: Besides; as well as
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
along with: In addition to; together with.
on to: Toward something; forward
move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
out there: In or to a place that is far away
scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
lead off: To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
record rate: The highest rate ever achieved or documented.
come from: To have as your native country or city
share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
put into action: To start using a plan or method.
let it happen: To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
down with: Suffering from an illness.
start on: To begin or start doing something.
for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
go back to: To return to a starting point
blow up: To suddenly become angry
trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
out of work
paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
to do with: To be about something; concern
of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
very top: The highest point or part of something.
in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
set up
in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
point out: To make others aware of an idea
six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
next to: Being located along side another
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
walk down: To walk along or down something.
in part: To some extent; partially.
back up: To save a copy of your computer data
in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
for too long: For an excessively extended period.
long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
do harm: To cause damage or injury.
jump to conclusions: To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
on watch: Actively keeping guard or observing for something.
disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
beyond belief: Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
across the board: Broad in scope or content
come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
let down
stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
find out about: To look for information to learn about it
get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
go on: To continue doing something
engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
vacuum up: To clean by sucking up dust or small particles with a vacuum.
at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
call up: To require someone to join the army
out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
other places: Different locations or areas
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
of all time: The best or most significant in history.
lead to: To result in some action
sit back: To relax and take it easy.
on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
on behalf of: As the representative of someone
think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
rely on: To depend on someone or something
in accordance with: In agreement with; following
stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
count on: To depend on someone
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
cover a lot of ground: To discuss or deal with many topics or matters thoroughly.
make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
rather than: More exactly; more correctly
other than: Except for; apart from.
on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
in a row: One after another without a break.
from the top: From the beginning.
get back to: To get in contact with someone again
answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
on the record: Officially documented or registered.
to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
debate: General public discussion of a topic
deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
good: Proper, appropriate or right
leave: To go away from; depart
question: To ask for or try to get information
tremendous: Very good or very impressive
business: A company formed for making profit
bring: To take or go with someone to a place
fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
middle: Place that is halfway between two things
respond: To answer something or someone
president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
bad: Not good; wrong
American: Person from the USA
percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
mark: Person's name
nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
presidential: Concerning the president
wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
audit: To examine (finances) carefully for accuracy
frisk: To search someone's body for concealed gun, drug

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across the board
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broad in scope or content
- Adverb
- Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
- Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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ahead of schedule
US
UK
- Phrase
- Earlier than planned or expected.
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all over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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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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answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
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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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as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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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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at some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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at the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
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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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audit
US /ˈɔdɪt/
UK /ˈɔ:dɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine (finances) carefully for accuracy
- Noun
- Examining financial accounts to ensure accuracy
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back into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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back up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
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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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be with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
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beyond belief
US /biˈɑnd bɪˈlif/
UK /biˈjɔnd biˈli:f/
- Adjective
- Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
- Adverb
- To an extent that is difficult to believe; astonishingly.
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blow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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bring back
US /brɪŋ bæk/
UK /briŋ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to remember
- To return something
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call up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To require someone to join the army
- To bring to your memory
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campaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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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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come at
US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
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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 from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
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come together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
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coming after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
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count on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
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cover a lot of ground
US /ˈkʌvɚ ə lɑt əv ˈgraʊnd/
UK /ˈkʌvə ə lɒt əv ˈgraund/
- other
- To discuss or deal with many topics or matters thoroughly.
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deal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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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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debate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
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debt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
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disagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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do harm
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cause damage or injury.
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down with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
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engage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
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ever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
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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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find out about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for information to learn about it
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for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
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for one thing
US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/
UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a reason for something.
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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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for too long
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UK
- Phrase
- For an excessively extended period.
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frisk
US /frɪsk/
UK /frɪsk/
- Transitive Verb
- To search someone's body for concealed gun, drug
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from the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
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get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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get on to
US /ɡɛt ɑn tu/
UK /ɡet ɔn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to do something you have delayed doing
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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 after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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go against
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
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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 around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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go back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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go on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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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 been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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in a bubble
US /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/
UK /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/
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- Living isolated from reality or outside events.
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in a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
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in accordance with
US /ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/
UK /in əˈkɔ:dəns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
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in addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
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in advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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in all fairness
US /ɪn ɔl ˈfernəs/
UK /ɪn ɔ:l ˈfeənəs/
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- Considering all facts impartially and justly.
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in business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
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in debt
US /ɪn dɛt/
UK /in det/
- Phrase
- State of owing money to a person or institution
- Adjective
- Owing money.
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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 favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
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- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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in hell
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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 jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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in love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
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- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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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 part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
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in question
US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
UK /in ˈkwestʃən/
- Adjective
- Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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in the first place
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UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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in the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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in with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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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 to conclusions
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
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keeping up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand what someone is saying
- To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
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lead off
US /lid ɔf/
UK /li:d ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
- To be the first batter in a baseball game.
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lead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
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left standing
US
UK
- Adjective
- Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
- Unresolved or not dealt with.
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let down
US /lɛt daʊn/
UK /let daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappoint someone (e.g. by breaking a promise)
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let it happen
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
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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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make of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
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mark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
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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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move 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.
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move to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
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much about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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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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no go
US
UK
- Noun
- A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
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not surprisingly
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
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nuclear
US /ˈnukliɚ, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:kliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving the center of an atom
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of a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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of all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
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of all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
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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 interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
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of sorts
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
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off of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
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off the table
US
UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
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on behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
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on occasion
US /ɑn əˈkeʒən/
UK /ɔn əˈkeiʒən/
- Idiom
- Sometimes, but not regularly.
- Phrase
- Sometimes, but not regularly or often
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on the defensive
US /ɑn ði dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /ɔn ðə dɪˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
- Phrase
- In a position where you are defending yourself from criticism or attack.
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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 other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
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on the part of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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on the record
US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
- Phrase
- Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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on 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.
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on the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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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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on watch
US /ɑn wɑtʃ/
UK /ɒn wɒtʃ/
- other
- Actively keeping guard or observing for something.
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one of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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opening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
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order in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
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other places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
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other than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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out of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
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out of work
US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/
UK /aut ɔv wə:k/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Unemployed; without a job
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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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outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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paying off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bribe someone.
- To result in success; to be worthwhile.
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percent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
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pick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
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point at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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point out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
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president
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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presidential
US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the president
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put forth
US /pʊt fɔrθ/
UK /put fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring into existence
- To offer ideas for consideration
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put into action
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start using a plan or method.
- To activate or initiate a process or system.
- Transitive Verb
- To deploy troops for military engagement.
- To enforce a new law.
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put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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put together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
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race
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
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rather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
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record rate
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest rate ever achieved or documented.
- The fastest speed ever achieved or documented.
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red tape
US /rɛd tep/
UK /red teip/
- Uncountable Noun
- Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- Official routine or procedure perceived as unnecessarily complex and lengthy, hindering progress.
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rely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
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respond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
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right next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
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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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scheduled for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
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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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segment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
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set up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
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share 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.
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sit back
US /sit bæk/
UK /sit bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and take it easy.
- To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
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six times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
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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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stand up to
US /stænd ʌp tu/
UK /stænd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
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start on
US /stɑrt ɑn/
UK /stɑ:t ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start doing something.
- To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
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stay home
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in one's house or residence.
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take out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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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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tax
US /tæks/
UK /tæks/
- Transitive Verb
- To require a lot of physical or mental effort
- (Government) to take money from a country's people
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money taken by a government from its people
- A heavy demand or burden.
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thanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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the leading cause
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UK
- Phrase
- The most significant or primary reason for something.
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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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think on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
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to a large extent
US /tə ə ˌlɑrdʒ ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tə ə ˌlɑ:dʒ ikˈstent/
- other
- Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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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 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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trade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
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tremendous
US /trɪˈmɛndəs/
UK /trəˈmendəs/
- Adjective
- Very good or very impressive
- Extremely large or great.
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trickle down
US /ˈtrɪkəl daʊn/
UK /ˈtrikl daun/
- Intransitive Verb
- To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
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trouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
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turned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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under budget
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
- Adverb
- At a cost lower than the budgeted amount.
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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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vacuum up
US /ˈvækjum ʌp/
UK /ˈvækjuːm ʌp/
- other
- To clean by sucking up dust or small particles with a vacuum.
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very top
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
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walk down
US /wɔk daʊn/
UK /wɔ:k daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
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wealthy
US /ˈwɛlθi/
UK /ˈwelθi/
- Adjective
- Having a great quantity of money or property
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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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with respect to
US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/
UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/
- Preposition
- In relation to; regarding.
- Phrase
- In relation to; concerning.
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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 out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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