in the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moremedicine
US /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
UK /ˈmedsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something used in treating illness or pain
- Science of preventing, treating, or curing disease
A2TOEICMoremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1More
Vocabulary
- mess up: To make a mistake
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- happen: To take place or occur
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
- won: To gain something you want because of your efforts
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
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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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Annoying Orange - Orange After Dentist (David After Dentist Spoof)
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VoiceTube posted on 2014/05/24Ever wondered what a talking orange would say after a trip to the dentist? This hilarious spoof, "Orange After Dentist," dives into surreal humor and rapid dialogue, perfect for practicing situational conversations. You'll pick up everyday phrases while laughing along with this buddy comedy skit!
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