Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in terms of
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- going on: To continue doing something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- get it up: To find energy or motivation
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- lock up: To imprison someone.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- mess up: To make a mistake
- piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- lead to: To result in some action
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- high time: The appropriate moment or opportunity to do something.
- under the carpet: To hide problems or mistakes instead of dealing with them.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- hack about: To move or act around without clear purpose.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
- tv show: A television program.
- come up to: To meet expectations
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- regardless of
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- at least: As a minimum
- go nuts: To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- sit down: To take a seat
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- even once: At least one time; even a single time.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- take it easy
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- interact with
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- for seconds: For a short period of time measured in seconds.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- lock down: To secure a building or area to prevent entry or exit.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- role: Character played by an actor
- monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- act: To behave in a certain way
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- normalize: To make something normal or regular
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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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Full Actresses Roundtable: Saoirse Ronan, Jennifer Lawrence, Mary J Blige | Close Up With THR
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