colleague
US /ˈkɑlˌiɡ/
UK /'kɒli:ɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person you work or cooperate with
- A fellow member of a profession
A2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
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.
C1Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Morepleasure
US /ˈplɛʒɚ/
UK /'pleʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
A2TOEICMorework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- important: Having power or authority
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- please: To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- meeting: To provide something that is necessary
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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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Meeting someone for the first time - Learn to speak fluent English
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Jeng-Lan Lee posted on 2014/05/18Ever feel a little awkward when meeting new people at work? This video is your secret weapon, packed with polite phrases and conversation starters perfect for introductions in a workplace setting! You'll pick up practical English for daily interactions and feel more confident in no time.
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