Headway Upper Intermediate "Everyday English Unit 2" Vocabulary

to talk

Verb

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to discuss a particular thing with someone, especially something that is important or serious

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He talked to his doctor about his chronic pain.

The company and the union are scheduled to talk about the new contract.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

place

noun

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the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

in the middle of nowhere

phrase

/ɪnðə mˈɪdəl ʌv nˈoʊwɛɹ/

Idiom

Informal

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

What is the origin of the idiom "in the middle of nowhere" and when to use it?

The idiom "in the middle of nowhere" originated from the literal concept of being situated in a remote or isolated location, far away from populated areas or urban centers. It is used to emphasize the idea of being in a place that lacks human habitation or significant infrastructure. In other words, the phrase conveys a sense of being in a desolate or secluded area, often characterized by vast open spaces, wilderness, or a lack of nearby civilization.

suburb

noun

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a residential area outside a city

far

Adverb

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to or at a great distance

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of place and movement

south

Adjective

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located toward the southern direction

north

heart

noun

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the central or most important part of something

countryside

noun

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the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

outskirts

noun

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the outer areas or parts of a city or town

coast

noun

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the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

street

noun

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a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

river

noun

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a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

bottom

noun

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the lowest part or point of something

hill

noun

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a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

end

noun

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the point at which something stops or ceases to exist

beginning

track

noun

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a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

side

noun

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the right or left half of an object, place, person, etc.

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road

noun

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a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

crossroad

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the place where a road is crossed by another

What is a "crossroad"?

A crossroad is a place where two or more roads meet, forming a junction. It is a point where vehicles and pedestrians can travel in different directions, depending on their destination. Crossroads can be found in both rural and urban areas, and they may be controlled by traffic signals or signs. These areas are important for directing traffic and allowing movement between various routes. Depending on the location and traffic flow, crossroads may vary in complexity, from simple four-way stops to larger, more complicated intersections.

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