Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- take stock: To review or assess a situation.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- thorny issue: A difficult or sensitive problem or question.
- on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
- dress down: To wear more informal clothes than usual
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- well rested: Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- walking out of: To move away from a situation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
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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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Nigel Marsh: How to make work-life balance work
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Hhart Budha posted on 2014/06/14Feeling overwhelmed by work and life? Nigel Marsh shares his personal journey and practical steps for finding that elusive work-life balance, offering wry humor and relatable stories. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and insights perfect for navigating your own career and family life!
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