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- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- check out
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- American: Person from the USA
- intonation: Rises and falls in pitch of speech
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- jaw: One of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
- repeat: Action that is done again
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
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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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Ways to say "What?" - Be Polite in American English
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劉繼光 posted on 2016/11/04Ever been totally lost in a conversation and didn't know how to ask 'What?' politely? This video from Rachel's English shows you super useful American English phrases and the perfect intonation to use in any situation, from casual chats to formal settings! You'll sound natural and confident asking for clarification in no time!
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