Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in terms of
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • get it up: To find energy or motivation
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • lock up: To imprison someone.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • look up to: To respect or admire someone
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • high time: The appropriate moment or opportunity to do something.
  • under the carpet: To hide problems or mistakes instead of dealing with them.
  • in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
  • hack about: To move or act around without clear purpose.
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • regardless of
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go nuts: To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • get behind: To support or encourage.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • even once: At least one time; even a single time.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • take it easy
  • shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
  • stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • interact with
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • for seconds: For a short period of time measured in seconds.
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • lock down: To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • equal: Same in shape, size, or number
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
  • entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
  • lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • normalize: To make something normal or regular
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    • abuse

      US /əˈbjuz/

      UK /ə'bju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
      • To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
      • Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

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

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • audition

      US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try out for a part in a play or film
      • Noun
      • Trial performance to show suitability for a part
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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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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    • chatter

      US /ˈtʃætɚ/

      UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk a lot in a casual manner
      • (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
      • A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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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 up to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • critic

      US /ˈkrɪtɪk/

      UK /'krɪtɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
      • A person who tends to find fault or express adverse criticism.
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • cut it out

      US /kʌt ɪt aʊt/

      UK /kʌt it aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
      • Interjection
      • Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
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    • dead or alive

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
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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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    • entertainment

      US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/

      UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of providing service for someone
      • Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
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    • even once

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At least one time; even a single time.
      • Used to emphasize the infrequency or absence of 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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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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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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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time measured in seconds.
      • To have a second serving of food.
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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 world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • get behind

      US /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /ɡet biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or encourage.
      • To fail to make enough progress or to do something by a particular time.
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    • get it up

      US /ɡɛt ɪt ʌp/

      UK /ɡet it ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • To find energy or motivation
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    • go nuts

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
      • To become very enthusiastic or excited.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • hack about

      US /hæk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /hæk əˈbaʊt/

      • other
      • To move or act around without clear purpose.
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • harassment

      US /hə'ræsmənt/

      UK /'hærəsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
      • Unwelcome behavior that is offensive, humiliating, or intimidating.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • high time

      US /haɪ taɪm/

      UK /hai taim/

      • Noun
      • The appropriate moment or opportunity to do something.
      • A point when something is urgently required or overdue.
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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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 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 every way

      US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/

      UK /in ˈevri wei/

      • Phrase
      • In all manners or respects; completely.
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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 jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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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

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      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 midst of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
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    • in the news

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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 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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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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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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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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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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    • 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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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
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    • lively

      US /ˈlaɪvli/

      UK /'laɪvlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Full of life and energy; merry; animated
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    • lock down

      US /lɑk daʊn/

      UK /lɔk daun/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit during an emergency.
      • To impose strict restrictions on travel, movement, and activity.
      B1
      More
    • lock up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To imprison someone.
      • To secure a building or container by locking it.
      More
    • 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
      A1
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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
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    • look up to

      US /lʊk ʌp tu/

      UK /luk ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To respect or admire someone
      A1
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    • make or break

      US /mek ɔr brek/

      UK /meik ɔ: breik/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
      • Noun
      • A situation that will either ensure success or cause failure.
      A2
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
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    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
      A2
      More
    • monologue

      US /ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'mɒnəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long speech given by one person, often in a play
      • A long, uninterrupted speech by one person, often dominating a conversation.
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    • no fear

      US /no fɪɚ/

      UK /nəʊ fɪə/

      • other
      • Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
      B1
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • normalize

      US /ˈnɔ:rməlaɪz/

      UK /ˈnɔ:məlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something normal or regular
      B2
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the job

      US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/

      UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/

      • Phrase
      • While working; during the course of employment.
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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 way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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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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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
      More
    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • piss off

      US /pɪs ɔf/

      UK /pis ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
      • To go away; leave.
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    • put up with

      US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/

      UK /put ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
      • To endure or accept something undesirable.
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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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.
      A1
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • shit out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
      • To expel waste from the body.
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
      A2
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
      A2
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • sit with

      US /sit wɪð/

      UK /sit wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
      • To take time to consider or accept something.
      A1
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    • stand up for

      US /stænd ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
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    • stay home

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in one's house or residence.
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
      A1
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    • take it easy

      US /tek ɪt ˈizi/

      UK /teik it ˈi:zi/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
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    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      A1
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    • think twice

      US /θɪŋk twaɪs/

      UK /θiŋk twais/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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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.
      A2
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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.
      A1
      More
    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • under the carpet

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈkɑrpət/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈkɑ:pit/

      • other
      • To hide problems or mistakes instead of dealing with them.
      B2
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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
      A1
      More
    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
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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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