Vocabulary
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- call it a day: To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- take the plunge: To make a decision to do something, especially after hesitating for a long time.
- settle it: To resolve a dispute or argument.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- future self: The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- check out
- in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- call it a night: To stop what you are doing for the rest of the night.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- call: A order or request for action
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
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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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Ray Du posted on 2015/12/10Feeling a bit shy? This video is your ultimate guide to boosting confidence, inspired by TEDx talks and featuring fun role-play scenarios perfect for college students! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to embrace failure as a stepping stone to growth.
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