Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- on thin ice: In a precarious or dangerous situation; at risk of trouble or punishment.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- luck out: To be unexpectedly lucky
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- leg it: To run away
- break a leg: An idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
- out of luck: To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- click: To work well with someone or something
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- person: Man, woman or child
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- warn: To tell someone about possible danger
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- smelly: Having an unpleasant odor or smell
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- cautiously: In a manner to avoid risk or danger
- candle: Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
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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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林世音 posted on 2018/03/04Ever heard an English phrase and thought, "What does that even mean?!" This video dives into common expressions like "big break" and "walk on thin ice" that have surprising meanings, perfect for boosting your everyday conversation skills. You'll pick up vocabulary that's super practical and will make your English sound much more natural!
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