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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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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Aging - English Language Notes 12 - Learn vocabulary. New idioms!
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pao2ge posted on 2014/10/29Ever 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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