Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- at least: As a minimum
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- lead to: To result in some action
- positive attitude: An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- sit tight: To wait patiently and take no action.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- spiral out: To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in a rut: Stuck in a monotonous routine; lacking variety or progress.
- in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bite your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something that might be offensive or upsetting.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- burn off: To get rid of calories through exercise or physical activity.
- blow over: (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- for instance: As an example.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- set on: To attack
- buy time: To delay an action to allow more time for preparation.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- creep into: To enter a place quietly and stealthily, often without permission.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- go on: To continue doing something
- going on: To continue doing something
- check out
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
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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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Pedroli Li posted on 2016/02/06Feeling like your marriage is on the rocks? This video is packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you deescalate conflicts and mend your relationship. You'll pick up useful phrases for those tough conversations and learn strategies for a more positive mindset, all while improving your English!
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