Extra Class Vocabulary (ECV)

 

Expression	Transcription	Definition (English)	Example sentence	Ukrainian translation
very you	/ˈveri juː/	Used to say that something is extremely typical of a person’s character, style, or personality. Informal and conversational.	That reaction was very you — honest and emotional.	дуже в твоєму стилі / типово для тебе
the very book / the very person / the very earth	/ðə ˈveri bʊk / ðə ˈveri ˈpɜːrsən / ðə ˈveri ɜːrθ/	Very is used for emphasis to mean exact, same, precise. It highlights identity, importance, or exact reference.	This is the very book I was looking for. She is the very person we need. We must protect the very earth we live on.	саме та книга / та сама книга саме та людина сама Земля
I am the worst / my bad	/aɪ æm ðə wɜːrst/ /maɪ bæd/	I am the worst is a strong, often emotional or exaggerated way to blame oneself. My bad is informal and light, used to admit a small mistake.	I forgot your birthday — I am the worst. Oops, wrong link — my bad.	я найгірший / я жахливий моя помилка
I am here for you / I will be here for you / I am here	/aɪ æm hɪr fɔːr juː/ /aɪ wɪl biː hɪr fɔːr juː/	Expressions used to show emotional support, availability, and willingness to help. Present vs future support.	Whatever happens, I am here for you.	я поруч / я тут, щоб підтримати
stuck in second gear	/stʌk ɪn ˈsekənd ɡɪr/	An idiom meaning unable to move forward or make progress in life or a situation.	I feel stuck in second gear in my career.	застрягти на місці / не рухатися вперед