build in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
A1Morechill out
US /tʃɪl aʊt/
UK /tʃil aut/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
B2Morecome on over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
A1Moredeal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morejust chill out
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To relax and stop being angry or upset about something
kick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick ass
US /kɪk æs/
UK /kik æs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decisively defeat someone
- To perform exceptionally well
melt down
US /mɛlt daʊn/
UK /melt daun/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To heat a solid material, especially metal, until it becomes liquid.
- Intransitive Verb
- To lose control of one's emotions; to become overwhelmed or hysterical.
A1Moremove ahead
US /muv əˈhɛd/
UK /mu:v əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make progress; advance.
- To start or proceed with something.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
rely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerun down
US /rʌn daʊn/
UK /rʌn daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be in a bad condition
- To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
A1Moresetback
US /ˈsɛtˌbæk/
UK /'setbæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unfortunate happening that hinders or frustrates
C1TOEICMoreshit happens
US
UK
- Idiom
- Bad things happen, especially when you least expect them.
A2Morespecial gift
US
UK
- Noun
- A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
A2Moretalk through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss something thoroughly.
A2Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- shit happens: Bad things happen, especially when you least expect them.
- build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- have to: Must do
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- run down: To be in a bad condition
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- melt down: To heat a solid material, especially metal, until it becomes liquid.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
- move ahead: To make progress; advance.
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- just chill out: To relax and stop being angry or upset about something
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- as: Since; for the reason that
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- business: A company formed for making profit
- freaking: Used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- shit: A coarse term for defecation
- setback: Unfortunate happening that hinders or frustrates
- trust: To expect confidently
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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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