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- Oy, mate. This you?
-
Oy, mate
. This you?
Oy
mate
This
you
- I believe it is.
- I believe it is.
I
believe
it
is
- Wicked. You coaching football.
-
Wicked
. You
coaching
coaching
X
football.
Wicked
You
coaching
football
You are a legend
for
for
X
doing something so stupid.
You are a
legend
legend
X
for doing something so stupid.
You
are
a
legend
for
doing
something
so
stupid
I mean, it's mental. They're gonna murder you.
I mean, it's
mental
mental
X
. They're
gonna
murder
murder
X
you.
I
mean
it's
mental
They're
gonna
murder
you
- This is a bit
of
of
X
news
from
from
X
the other side
of
of
X
the Atlantic.
- This is a bit of news from the other side of the
Atlantic
Atlantic
X
.
This
is
a
bit
of
news
from
the
other
side
of
the
Atlantic
AFC Richmond announced the hiring
of
of
X
their new manager
AFC
Richmond announced the
hiring
hiring
X
of their new
manager
manager
X
AFC
Richmond
announced
the
hiring
of
their
new
manager
American football coach Ted Lasso.
American football coach Ted Lasso.
American
football
coach
Ted
Lasso
- You are an American who is now
in
in
X
charge
of
of
X
a football club
- You are an American who is now in charge of a football club
You
are
an
American
who
is
now
in
charge
of
a
football
club
despite
despite
X
possessing very little knowledge
of
of
X
the game.
despite
despite
X
possessing
very little knowledge of the game.
despite
possessing
very
little
knowledge
of
the
game
-Ooh! I know that AFC Richmond
-Ooh! I know that
AFC
Richmond
Ooh
I
know
that
AFC
Richmond
is gonna give you everything they got, win or lose.
is
gonna
give you everything they got
, win or lose.
is
gonna
give
you
everything
they
got
win
or
lose
- Or tie. - Right! Y'all do ties here.
- Or tie. - Right! Y'all do
ties
here.
Or
tie
Right
Y'all
do
ties
here
- You don't know what you're doing! You don't know what you're doing!
-
You don't know what you're doing!
You don't know what you're doing!
You
don't
know
what
you're
doing
You
don't
know
what
you're
doing
- Did you see that? He must be
from
from
X
England, yeah?
- Did you see that? He must be from England, yeah?
Did
you
see
that
He
must
be
from
England
yeah
- Wales. - Is that another country?
- Wales. - Is that another
country
country
X
?
Wales
Is
that
another
country
- Yes and no. - How many countries are
in
in
X
this country?
- Yes and no. - How many countries are in this
country
country
X
?
Yes
and
no
How
many
countries
are
in
this
country
- Four. - Four.
- Four. - Four.
Four
Four
- Like it or not, Richmond are changing the way we do things,
- Like it or not, Richmond are changing the way we do things,
Like
it
or
not
Richmond
are
changing
the
way
we
do
things
and
from
from
X
now
on
on
X
, that way is the Lasso way.
and from now on, that way is the Lasso way.
and
from
now
on
that
way
is
the
Lasso
way
(car horn honks)
(car horn
honks
honks
X
)
car
horn
honks
- Hey, look! This car's got an invisible steering wheel!
- Hey, look! This car's got an invisible steering wheel!
Hey
look
This
car's
got
an
invisible
steering
wheel
(car horn honks)
(car horn
honks
honks
X
)
car
horn
honks
- What you're doing is irresponsible.
- What you're doing is
irresponsible
irresponsible
X
.
What
you're
doing
is
irresponsible
This club actually means something to this town.
This club actually
means something
to this town.
This
club
actually
means
something
to
this
town
- You don't think I see that every day out there on the streets?
- You don't think I see that every day out there on the streets?
You
don't
think
I
see
that
every
day
out
there
on
the
streets
- Are you kidding me?
- Are you
kidding
kidding
X
me?
Are
you
kidding
me
I think that's what it's all
about
about
X
, embracing change.
I think that's what it's all about,
embracing change
.
I
think
that's
what
it's
all
about
embracing
change
- Same team!
- Same team!
Same
team
- Being brave.
- Being
brave
brave
X
.
Being
brave
- Your decision
to
to
X
bench Jamie was a masterstroke.
- Your decision to
bench
bench
X
Jamie was a
masterstroke
masterstroke
X
.
Your
decision
to
bench
Jamie
was
a
masterstroke
- I don't think we're allowed
to
to
X
talk
like
like
X
that at work anymore.
- I don't think we're allowed to talk like that at work anymore.
I
don't
think
we're
allowed
to
talk
like
that
at
work
anymore
♪ You got no fear
of
of
X
the underdog ♪
♪ You got no fear of the
underdog
underdog
X
♪
You
got
no
fear
of
the
underdog
- For me, success is not
about
about
X
the wins and losses.
- For me, success is not about the wins and losses.
For
me
success
is
not
about
the
wins
and
losses
It's
about
about
X
helping these young fellas
It's about helping these young
fellas
fellas
X
It's
about
helping
these
young
fellas
be the best versions of themselves on and
off
off
X
the field.
be the best versions of themselves on and off the field.
be
the
best
versions
of
themselves
on
and
off
the
field
- (slurps) I always figured that tea was just gonna taste
like
like
X
hot brown water.
- (slurps) I always
figured
figured
X
that tea was just
gonna
taste like hot brown water.
slurps
I
always
figured
that
tea
was
just
gonna
taste
like
hot
brown
water
And you know what? I was right. Yeah, it's horrible. No, thank you.
And you know what? I was right. Yeah, it's horrible.
No, thank you
.
And
you
know
what
I
was
right
Yeah
it's
horrible
No
thank
you
- Welcome
to
to
X
England.
- Welcome to England.
Welcome
to
England
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No, thank you
Definition
No, thank you is an informal expression used to politely decline an offer or invitation. It is often used to express politeness.
Example
Do you want some more? No, thank you.
hɒŋk
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hɔŋk
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________a________ ________l________o________u________d________,________ ________s________h________o________r________t________ ________s________o________u________n________d________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________h________o________r________n________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________c________a________r________ ________h________o________r________n________
You don't know what you're doing!
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a common chant shouted during a football match to criticise the opponents or even your own players if they are performing badly.
Oy, mate
Definition
Oy, mate is an informal expression used to greet someone or to get someone's attention. It is often used when you are surprised to see someone or when you are excited to see them.
AFC
eɪɛfˈsiː
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ˌeɪɛfˈsi
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Definition
(acronym) AFC stands for 'Association Football Club' and is used to refer to a football team
possessing
Definition
(verb) Possessing is having or owning something
Example
The company is possessing a large amount of money
ˈkʌntri
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ˈkəntri
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________c________o________u________n________t________r________y________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________n________a________t________i________o________n________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________i________t________s________ ________o________w________n________ ________g________o________v________e________r________n________m________e________n________t________,________ ________o________c________c________u________p________y________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________t________e________r________r________i________t________o________r________y________
Wicked
Definition
Wicked is an informal expression used to show approval or admiration. It is often used to express enthusiasm or excitement.
ties
Definition
Tie is an informal expression used to describe a situation where two sides have the same score or result. It is often used to describe a draw in a game or competition.
Example
The match ended in a draw. It was a tie.
give you everything they got
Definition
Give you everything they got is an informal expression used to describe someone who is trying their best or giving their all. It is often used to express admiration.
Example
She's really pushing herself. She's giving it everything she's got!
bɛn(t)ʃ
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bɛn(t)ʃ
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________n________c________h________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________t________e________m________p________o________r________a________r________i________l________y________ ________r________e________m________o________v________e________ ________t________h________e________m________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________a________ ________t________e________a________m________ ________o________r________ ________g________r________o________u________p________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "_____" refers to the place where players sit when they are not playing.
embracing change
Definition
Embracing change is an informal expression used to describe someone who is willing to accept and adapt to new ideas or situations.
Example
She's really open to new ideas. She's embracing change.
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________C________o________a________c________h________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________g________i________v________i________n________g________ ________a________d________v________i________c________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________g________u________i________d________a________n________c________e________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________d________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________h________e________l________p________ ________t________h________e________m________ ________i________m________p________r________o________v________e________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________s________k________i________l________l________s________ ________o________r________ ________k________n________o________w________l________e________d________g________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________a________r________e________a________
ˈmanɪdʒə
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ˈmænɪdʒər
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________m________a________n________a________g________e________r________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________s________ ________r________e________s________p________o________n________s________i________b________l________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________c________o________n________t________r________o________l________l________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________m________i________n________i________s________t________e________r________i________n________g________ ________a________n________ ________o________r________g________a________n________i________z________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________s________t________a________f________f________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________c________l________e________v________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________s________k________i________l________f________u________l________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________c________i________s________i________o________n________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________e________s________ ________a________ ________d________e________s________i________r________e________d________ ________r________e________s________u________l________t________
ətˈlantɪk
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ətˈlæn(t)ɪk
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________A________t________l________a________n________t________i________c________ ________i________s________ ________a________n________ ________o________c________e________a________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________l________i________e________s________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________E________u________r________o________p________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________N________o________r________t________h________ ________A________m________e________r________i________c________a________
ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd
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ˈlɛdʒənd
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________f________a________m________o________u________s________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________m________i________r________e________d________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________a________c________h________i________e________v________e________m________e________n________t________s________ ________o________r________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________i________e________s________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"What a ______!" this is a common expression of admiration and often used between friends.
ˈmɛntl
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ˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________i________n________s________a________n________e________;________ ________c________r________a________z________y________
gonna
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"gonna" is a contraction of "going to"
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________e________m________p________l________o________y________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________j________o________b________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl
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ˌɪ(r)rəˈspɑnsəb(ə)l
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________N________o________t________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________c________a________r________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________o________u________g________h________t________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________c________o________n________s________e________q________u________e________n________c________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________s________.________
ˈʌndədɒɡ
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ˈəndərˌdɑɡ
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________e________x________p________e________c________t________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________l________o________s________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________c________o________m________p________e________t________i________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________r________u________g________g________l________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________a________g________a________i________n________s________t________ ________a________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________p________o________w________e________r________f________u________l________ ________o________p________p________o________n________e________n________t________
ˈməːdə
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ˈmərdər
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Definition
1. ________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________f________e________a________t________ ________(________a________n________ ________o________p________p________o________n________e________n________t________)________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________b________a________d________l________y________
2. ________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________c________r________i________m________e________ ________o________f________ ________d________e________l________i________b________e________r________a________t________e________l________y________ ________k________i________l________l________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________—________o________f________t________e________n________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________b________e________f________o________r________e________ ________a________n________o________t________h________e________r________ ________n________o________u________n________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The formal meaning of "______" is to kill somebody, but in this informal context it means "defeat" or "humiliate" somebody.
dɪˈspʌɪt
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dəˈspaɪt
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Definition
________(________p________r________e________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________)________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________p________r________e________v________e________n________t________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________(________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________)________—________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________s________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________s________ ________o________r________ ________i________s________ ________t________r________u________e________ ________e________v________e________n________ ________t________h________o________u________g________h________ ________t________h________e________r________e________ ________i________s________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________m________i________g________h________t________ ________p________r________e________v________e________n________t________ ________i________t________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________t________r________u________e________
means something
Definition
(verb,) To have a significant or important purpose or value,
Example
This painting means something to me because it was a gift from my grandmother,
ˈkɪdɪŋ
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ˈkɪdɪŋ
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________s________p________e________a________k________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________n________o________t________ ________s________e________r________i________o________u________s________ ________:________ ________t________o________ ________s________a________y________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________n________o________t________ ________t________r________u________e________ ________t________o________ ________(________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________j________o________k________i________n________g________ ________w________a________y________
breɪv
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breɪv
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________H________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________c________o________u________r________a________g________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________a________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________d________a________n________g________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________y________
ˈfɛlə
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ˈfɛlə
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________m________a________n________ ________o________r________ ________b________o________y________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________s________ ________y________o________u________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________f________a________m________i________l________i________a________r________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________i________n________k________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________l________i________e________v________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________t________r________u________e________
No, thank you
Definition
No, thank you is an informal expression used to politely decline an offer or invitation. It is often used to express politeness.
Example
Do you want some more? No, thank you.
honks
hɒŋk
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hɔŋk
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Definition
(verb) To make a loud, short sound, usually with a horn or a car horn
You don't know what you're doing!
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a common chant shouted during a football match to criticise the opponents or even your own players if they are performing badly.
Oy, mate
Definition
Oy, mate is an informal expression used to greet someone or to get someone's attention. It is often used when you are surprised to see someone or when you are excited to see them.
AFC
eɪɛfˈsiː
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ˌeɪɛfˈsi
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Definition
(acronym) AFC stands for 'Association Football Club' and is used to refer to a football team
possessing
Definition
(verb) Possessing is having or owning something
Example
The company is possessing a large amount of money
country
ˈkʌntri
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ˈkəntri
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Definition
(noun) A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
Example
A city is a large and permanent human settlement
Wicked
Definition
Wicked is an informal expression used to show approval or admiration. It is often used to express enthusiasm or excitement.
ties
Definition
Tie is an informal expression used to describe a situation where two sides have the same score or result. It is often used to describe a draw in a game or competition.
Example
The match ended in a draw. It was a tie.
give you everything they got
Definition
Give you everything they got is an informal expression used to describe someone who is trying their best or giving their all. It is often used to express admiration.
Example
She's really pushing herself. She's giving it everything she's got!
bench
bɛn(t)ʃ
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bɛn(t)ʃ
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Definition
(verb) To bench someone is to temporarily remove them from a team or group
Example
Their best player was benched because he had not followed the game plan.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "bench" refers to the place where players sit when they are not playing.
embracing change
Definition
Embracing change is an informal expression used to describe someone who is willing to accept and adapt to new ideas or situations.
Example
She's really open to new ideas. She's embracing change.
coaching
Definition
(noun) Coaching is the act of giving advice and guidance to someone in order to help them improve their skills or knowledge in a particular area
Example
A tutor is coaching a student in mathematics
manager
ˈmanɪdʒə
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ˈmænɪdʒər
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Definition
(noun) A manager is a person who is responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The CEO is the highest-ranking manager in the company
masterstroke
Definition
(noun) A clever or skilful action or decision, especially one that produces a desired result
Example
The CEO's masterstroke of introducing a new product line was a great success.
Atlantic
ətˈlantɪk
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ətˈlæn(t)ɪk
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Definition
(noun) The Atlantic is an ocean that lies between Europe and North America
Example
The Atlantic separates Europe form North America.
legend
ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd
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ˈlɛdʒənd
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Definition
(noun) A person or thing that is very famous or admired for their achievements or qualities
Example
He is a legend in the world of sports for his incredible record.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"What a legend!" this is a common expression of admiration and often used between friends.
mental
ˈmɛntl
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ˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) insane; crazy
gonna
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"gonna" is a contraction of "going to"
hiring
Definition
(noun) employing someone for a job or position
irresponsible
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl
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ˌɪ(r)rəˈspɑnsəb(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Not showing care or thought for the consequences of one's actions.
Example
He was irresponsible when he failed to pay his taxes.
underdog
ˈʌndədɒɡ
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ˈəndərˌdɑɡ
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Definition
(noun) A person or group that is expected to lose in a competition or struggle, especially against a more powerful opponent
Example
The small business was the underdog in the race for the contract.
murder
ˈməːdə
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ˈmərdər
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Definition
1. (verb) to defeat (an opponent) very badly
2. (noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun
Example
my father will murder me if I'm home late
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The formal meaning of "murder" is to kill somebody, but in this informal context it means "defeat" or "humiliate" somebody.
despite
dɪˈspʌɪt
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dəˈspaɪt
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Definition
(preposition) without being prevented by (something)—used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true
Example
Despite the bad weather, we decided to go on the picnic.
means something
Definition
(verb,) To have a significant or important purpose or value,
Example
This painting means something to me because it was a gift from my grandmother,
kidding
ˈkɪdɪŋ
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ˈkɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) to speak in a way that is not serious : to say things that are not true to (someone) in a joking way
Example
I can't believe you got an A on the test - are you kidding me?
brave
breɪv
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breɪv
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Definition
(adjective) Having or showing courage, especially in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
She was brave enough to stand up for what she believed in.
fellas
ˈfɛlə
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ˈfɛlə
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Definition
(noun) A man or boy, especially one who is young or familiar
figured
Definition
(verb) to think or believe something to be true
Example
I figured that the best way to get to the store was to take the bus.
No, thank you
Definition
No, thank you is an informal expression used to politely decline an offer or invitation. It is often used to express politeness.
Example
Do you want some more? No, thank you.
honks
hɒŋk
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hɔŋk
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Definition
(verb) To make a loud, short sound, usually with a horn or a car horn
You don't know what you're doing!
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is a common chant shouted during a football match to criticise the opponents or even your own players if they are performing badly.
Oy, mate
Definition
Oy, mate is an informal expression used to greet someone or to get someone's attention. It is often used when you are surprised to see someone or when you are excited to see them.
AFC
eɪɛfˈsiː
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ˌeɪɛfˈsi
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Definition
(acronym) AFC stands for 'Association Football Club' and is used to refer to a football team
possessing
Definition
(verb) Possessing is having or owning something
Example
The company is possessing a large amount of money
country
ˈkʌntri
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ˈkəntri
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Definition
(noun) A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
Example
A city is a large and permanent human settlement
Wicked
Definition
Wicked is an informal expression used to show approval or admiration. It is often used to express enthusiasm or excitement.
ties
Definition
Tie is an informal expression used to describe a situation where two sides have the same score or result. It is often used to describe a draw in a game or competition.
Example
The match ended in a draw. It was a tie.
give you everything they got
Definition
Give you everything they got is an informal expression used to describe someone who is trying their best or giving their all. It is often used to express admiration.
Example
She's really pushing herself. She's giving it everything she's got!
bench
bɛn(t)ʃ
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bɛn(t)ʃ
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Definition
(verb) To bench someone is to temporarily remove them from a team or group
Example
Their best player was benched because he had not followed the game plan.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "bench" refers to the place where players sit when they are not playing.
embracing change
Definition
Embracing change is an informal expression used to describe someone who is willing to accept and adapt to new ideas or situations.
Example
She's really open to new ideas. She's embracing change.
coaching
Definition
(noun) Coaching is the act of giving advice and guidance to someone in order to help them improve their skills or knowledge in a particular area
Example
A tutor is coaching a student in mathematics
manager
ˈmanɪdʒə
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ˈmænɪdʒər
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Definition
(noun) A manager is a person who is responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The CEO is the highest-ranking manager in the company
masterstroke
Definition
(noun) A clever or skilful action or decision, especially one that produces a desired result
Example
The CEO's masterstroke of introducing a new product line was a great success.
Atlantic
ətˈlantɪk
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ətˈlæn(t)ɪk
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Definition
(noun) The Atlantic is an ocean that lies between Europe and North America
Example
The Atlantic separates Europe form North America.
legend
ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd
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ˈlɛdʒənd
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Definition
(noun) A person or thing that is very famous or admired for their achievements or qualities
Example
He is a legend in the world of sports for his incredible record.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"What a legend!" this is a common expression of admiration and often used between friends.
mental
ˈmɛntl
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ˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) insane; crazy
gonna
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"gonna" is a contraction of "going to"
hiring
Definition
(noun) employing someone for a job or position
irresponsible
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl
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ˌɪ(r)rəˈspɑnsəb(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Not showing care or thought for the consequences of one's actions.
Example
He was irresponsible when he failed to pay his taxes.
underdog
ˈʌndədɒɡ
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ˈəndərˌdɑɡ
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Definition
(noun) A person or group that is expected to lose in a competition or struggle, especially against a more powerful opponent
Example
The small business was the underdog in the race for the contract.
murder
ˈməːdə
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ˈmərdər
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Definition
1. (verb) to defeat (an opponent) very badly
2. (noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun
Example
my father will murder me if I'm home late
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The formal meaning of "murder" is to kill somebody, but in this informal context it means "defeat" or "humiliate" somebody.
despite
dɪˈspʌɪt
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dəˈspaɪt
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Definition
(preposition) without being prevented by (something)—used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true
Example
Despite the bad weather, we decided to go on the picnic.
means something
Definition
(verb,) To have a significant or important purpose or value,
Example
This painting means something to me because it was a gift from my grandmother,
kidding
ˈkɪdɪŋ
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ˈkɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) to speak in a way that is not serious : to say things that are not true to (someone) in a joking way
Example
I can't believe you got an A on the test - are you kidding me?
brave
breɪv
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breɪv
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Definition
(adjective) Having or showing courage, especially in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
She was brave enough to stand up for what she believed in.
fellas
ˈfɛlə
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ˈfɛlə
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Definition
(noun) A man or boy, especially one who is young or familiar
figured
Definition
(verb) to think or believe something to be true
Example
I figured that the best way to get to the store was to take the bus.
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Atlantic
ətˈlantɪk
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ətˈlæn(t)ɪk
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Definition
(noun) The Atlantic is an ocean that lies between Europe and North America
Example
The Atlantic separates Europe form North America.
mental
ˈmɛntl
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ˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) insane; crazy
manager
ˈmanɪdʒə
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ˈmænɪdʒər
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Definition
(noun) A manager is a person who is responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The CEO is the highest-ranking manager in the company
kidding
ˈkɪdɪŋ
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ˈkɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) to speak in a way that is not serious : to say things that are not true to (someone) in a joking way
Example
I can't believe you got an A on the test - are you kidding me?
underdog
ˈʌndədɒɡ
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ˈəndərˌdɑɡ
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Definition
(noun) A person or group that is expected to lose in a competition or struggle, especially against a more powerful opponent
Example
The small business was the underdog in the race for the contract.
murder
ˈməːdə
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ˈmərdər
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Definition
(verb) to defeat (an opponent) very badly
Definition
(noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun
Example
my father will murder me if I'm home late
Teacher's comment
The formal meaning of "murder" is to kill somebody, but in this informal context it means "defeat" or "humiliate" somebody.
hiring
Definition
(noun) employing someone for a job or position
coaching
Definition
(noun) Coaching is the act of giving advice and guidance to someone in order to help them improve their skills or knowledge in a particular area
Example
A tutor is coaching a student in mathematics
irresponsible
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl
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ˌɪ(r)rəˈspɑnsəb(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Not showing care or thought for the consequences of one's actions.
Example
He was irresponsible when he failed to pay his taxes.
masterstroke
Definition
(noun) A clever or skilful action or decision, especially one that produces a desired result
Example
The CEO's masterstroke of introducing a new product line was a great success.
brave
breɪv
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breɪv
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Definition
(adjective) Having or showing courage, especially in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
She was brave enough to stand up for what she believed in.
despite
dɪˈspʌɪt
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dəˈspaɪt
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Definition
(preposition) without being prevented by (something)—used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true
Example
Despite the bad weather, we decided to go on the picnic.
fellas
ˈfɛlə
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ˈfɛlə
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Definition
(noun) A man or boy, especially one who is young or familiar
bench
bɛn(t)ʃ
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bɛn(t)ʃ
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Definition
(verb) To bench someone is to temporarily remove them from a team or group
Example
Their best player was benched because he had not followed the game plan.
Teacher's comment
A "bench" refers to the place where players sit when they are not playing.
figured
Definition
(verb) to think or believe something to be true
Example
I figured that the best way to get to the store was to take the bus.
honks
hɒŋk
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hɔŋk
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Definition
(verb) To make a loud, short sound, usually with a horn or a car horn
legend
ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd
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ˈlɛdʒənd
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Definition
(noun) A person or thing that is very famous or admired for their achievements or qualities
Example
He is a legend in the world of sports for his incredible record.
Teacher's comment
"What a legend!" this is a common expression of admiration and often used between friends.
country
ˈkʌntri
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ˈkəntri
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Definition
(noun) A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
Example
A city is a large and permanent human settlement
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