Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- wrestle with: To struggle to understand or make a difficult decision.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- go on: To continue doing something
- jack up: To lift something to a higher position
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- mountain biking: The sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
- social bonding: The development of close interpersonal relationships.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
- in record time: Faster than has ever been done before.
- tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
- save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- lead to: To result in some action
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
- attrition rate: The rate at which employees leave a company over a certain period.
- shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- dial up
- on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
- feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
- check out
- knock out: To hit and make unconscious
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- set up
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- on time
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- nod off: To fall asleep (usually without planning to)
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- hack it: To manage to deal with or succeed in something.
- human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- positive side: The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
- at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- talk shit: To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
- sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
- on command: Immediately when told to do something.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- tricky question: A question that is difficult to answer, often because it is designed to be confusing or misleading.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- overwhelmingly positive: Extremely positive; having a very strong and favorable effect.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- filter out: To remove or separate something unwanted from a liquid or gas using a filter; to remove or ignore something unwanted from a group or collection.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in service: Available for use; operational
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- performance: Act of doing something
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
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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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Steven Kotler, "The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance"
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李掌櫃 posted on 2014/05/28Ever wondered how to achieve peak performance? Dive into the science of 'flow states' with Steven Kotler, author of "The Rise of Superman," and learn how this powerful concept can transform your life. You'll discover practical ways to get more flow and unlock your ultimate human potential!
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