Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the moment: At this time; now
- out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- chill: State of being a little cold
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
- coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- act: To behave in a certain way
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
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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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