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safe
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east
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adventure
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accommodation
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tasty
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pleasant
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boring
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excitement
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vacation
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road
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to visit
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foreign
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country
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to travel
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own
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festival
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photography
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course
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to hang out
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reunion
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camping
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to relax
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to hit the road
phrase
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/hˈɪt ðə ɹˈoʊd/
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to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

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After packing the car, it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure.
We had a great weekend getaway, but now it's time to hit the road and head back home.
What is the origin of the idiom "hit the road" and when to use it?

The idiom "hit the road" has its origins in American slang, particularly in the mid-20th century. It refers to the act of departing or beginning a journey, especially a road trip or travel by vehicle. The expression conjures the image of physically starting a journey by hitting the road's surface, emphasizing the action of getting underway.

stall
stall
noun
s
s
t
t
a
ɑ:
ll
l

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

tap water
tap water
noun
uk flag
/tˈæp wˈɔːɾɚ/

water that comes out of a faucet or a tap, usually treated to be safe for drinking and cooking

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compound noun
to fly
to fly
Verb
f
f
l
l
y

to move or travel through the air

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intransitive
license
noun
l
l
i
c
s
e
ə
n
n
s
s
e

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

to carry
to carry
Verb
c
k
a
æ
rr
r
y
i

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

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transitive
necessity
noun
n
n
e
ə
c
s
e
ɛ
ss
s
i
ə
t
t
y
i

the fact that something must happen or is needed

suggestion
suggestion
noun
s
s
u
ə
gg
ʤ
e
ɛ
s
s
t
ʧ
io
ə
n
n

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

must
must
Verb
m
m
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

Grammatical Information:

modal verb
to need
to need
Verb
n
n
ee
i:
d
d

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

obviate

Grammatical Information:

transitive
have to
have to
Verb
uk flag
/hæv ˈtu/

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

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modal verb
transitive
should
should
Verb
sh
ʃ
ou
ʊ
l
d
d

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

Grammatical Information:

modal verb
safe
safe
Adjective
s
s
a
f
f
e

protected from any danger

dangerous
glad
glad
Adjective
g
g
l
l
a
æ
d
d

pleased about something

sad
east
east
noun
ea
i:
s
s
t
t

the direction from which the sun rises, which is on the right side of a person facing north

west
west
noun
w
w
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

north
north
noun
n
n
o
ɔ:
r
r
th
θ

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise

south
south
noun
s
s
o
a
u
ʊ
th
θ

the direction on our right when we watch the sunrise

adventure
adventure
noun
a
ə
d
d
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʧ
u
ə
r
r
e

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

accommodation
accommodation
noun
a
ə
cc
k
o
ɑ
mm
m
o
ə
d
d
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a place where people live, stay, or work in

tasty
tasty
Adjective
t
t
a
s
s
t
t
y
i

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

tasteless
pleasant
pleasant
Adjective
p
p
l
l
ea
ɛ
s
z
a
ə
n
n
t
t

bringing enjoyment and happiness

unpleasant
boring
boring
Adjective
b
b
o
ɔ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

excitement
excitement
noun
e
ɪ
x
ks
c
i
t
t
e
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

vacation
vacation
noun
v
v
a
c
k
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

What is a "vacation"?

A vacation is a scheduled break from regular school or work activities, often lasting for a few days or weeks. It provides individuals with the opportunity to rest, travel, or engage in leisure activities. In the context of schools, vacations typically occur during holidays or between academic terms, such as summer vacation, winter break, or spring break. Vacations offer a chance to recharge and take a break from the usual routine, promoting relaxation and personal well-being.

road
road
noun
r
r
oa
d
d

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

to visit
to visit
Verb
v
v
i
ɪ
s
z
i
ɪ
t
t

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

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transitive
foreign
Adjective
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
ei
ə
g
n
n

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

domestic
country
country
noun
c
k
ou
ʌ
n
n
t
t
r
r
y
i

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

to travel
to travel
Verb
t
t
r
r
a
æ
v
v
e
ə
l
l

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

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intransitive
own
Adjective
o
w
n
n

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

festival
noun
f
f
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
ə
l
l

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

What is a "festival"?

A festival is an event that features a series of performances, such as music, plays, movies, or other arts, usually held annually in the same location. It often spans several days or weeks and brings together various acts or activities centered around a common theme or genre. Festivals aim to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate different forms of art and culture in a shared space.

photography
photography
noun
ph
f
o
ə
t
t
o
ɑ
g
g
r
r
a
ə
ph
f
y
i

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

course
course
noun
c
k
ou
ɔ:
r
r
s
s
e

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

What is a "course"?

A course is a structured program of study that focuses on a particular subject or topic, usually offered in schools, colleges, or universities. It consists of a series of lessons, assignments, and exams designed to help students learn specific concepts, skills, or knowledge. A course may last for a set period, such as a semester or a year, and can vary in length, difficulty, and content. Courses are typically part of a larger curriculum or academic program and can lead to certifications, diplomas, or degrees once completed. They help individuals gain expertise in specific areas of interest or career paths.

to hang out
to hang out
Verb
uk flag
/hˈæŋ ˈaʊt/

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
hang
phrase's particle
out
to host
to host
Verb
h
h
o
s
s
t
t

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

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transitive
reunion
noun
uk flag
/ɹiˈunjən/

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

camping
camping
noun
c
k
a
æ
m
m
p
p
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

to relax
to relax
Verb
r
r
e
ɪ
l
l
a
æ
x
ks

to feel less worried or stressed

tense

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
beach
beach
noun
b
b
ea
i:
ch
ʧ

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

to guess
to guess
Verb
g
g
ue
ɛ
ss
s

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

Grammatical Information:

transitive
probably
probably
Adverb
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Grammatical Information:

adverb of frequency
maybe
maybe
Adverb
m
m
a
e
y
ɪ
b
b
e
i

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of manner

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