Vocabulary
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- work out
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- go on: To continue doing something
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- on to: Toward something; forward
- fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- single step: A solitary action or measure.
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- secret to success: The key element or method that leads to a favorable outcome or achievement.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fully: Completely or entirely
- detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- perfectionism: Belief that only something perfect is acceptable
- detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
- perfectionist: Person displeased by anything is not perfect
- polished: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
- dearly: Very much
- calmer: Having become more relaxed, less worried etc.
- unstoppable: Not capable of being stopped
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2025/02/25Feeling stuck or afraid of failing? This video shares a powerful mindset shift, including the "law of detachment," to help you stop overthinking and finally take action! You'll learn practical advice for everyday life and career growth, all explained with simple sentence structures.
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