Vocabulary

  • spring chicken: A young person.
  • no spring chicken: No longer young.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • have to: Must do
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • fine wine: Wine of high quality and good taste.
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • word: Unit of language that has a meaning
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
  • wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • old: Having existed for a long time, not young or new
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • fine wine

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      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wine of high quality and good taste.
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    • for example

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      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • like no other

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
      • To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
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    • no spring chicken

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      • Idiom
      • No longer young.
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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
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    • over the hill

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
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    • spring chicken

      US /sprɪŋ ˈtʃɪkən/

      UK /spriŋ ˈtʃikin/

      • Noun
      • A young person.
      • Used to humorously suggest that someone is no longer young.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • wise

      US /waɪz/

      UK /waɪz/

      • Adjective
      • Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
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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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    Ever wondered how to talk about aging gracefully in English? This video is packed with fantastic vocabulary and idioms, from 'laugh lines' to 'no spring chicken,' helping you discuss signs of aging and use 'age' like a pro! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that make conversations about age respectful and natural.

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