as such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreballoon
US /bəˈlun/
UK /bəˈlu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- Large air-filled bag to carry people into the air
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To grow larger quickly; spring up suddenly
- To travel in a large balloon
B1Moreexpert
US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/
UK /'ekspɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Skillful person with special knowledge
- Adjective
- Having special knowledge or skill
A2TOEICMorego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregot the idea
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Understood something.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpossible
US /ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
- Adjective
- (Child, etc.) very annoying
- Not possible or very unlikely to happen or exist
A2TOEICMorein 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.
C1Morein principle
US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /in ˈprinsəpl/
- Phrase
- In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
C1Morein pursuit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
C2Moreinflate
US /ɪnˈflet/
UK /ɪnˈfleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
- Transitive Verb
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
B1Morekitten
US /ˈkɪtn/
UK /ˈkɪtn/
- Countable Noun
- Young cat
B1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Moreleave aside
US /liv əˈsaɪd/
UK /li:v əˈsaid/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ignore something for the moment
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
quite possible
US
UK
- Adjective
- Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretask
US /tæsk/
UK /tɑ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
A2TOEICMorethird one
US
UK
- Pronoun
- The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- Noun
- The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretransparent
US /trænsˈpærənt/
UK /trænsˈpærənt/
- Adjective
- Being open to see and to public criticism
- Able to be seen through
B2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- leave aside: To ignore something for the moment
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- got the idea: Understood something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- kitten: Young cat
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- red: Being the color of blood
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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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NoahHuang posted on 2014/04/01Ever been asked to do the impossible at work? This hilarious corporate satire sketch, "The Expert," dives into an office meeting where a team faces a project with contradictory requirements like drawing seven red lines! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and practical workplace phrases while laughing along with this absurdly relatable situation.
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