Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- bang into: To collide forcefully with something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- leave: To go away from; depart
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- rob: Person's name
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- net: Remaining amount after something is taken away
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- pub: Building with a bar licensed to sell alcohol
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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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Slap-bang - The English We Speak
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/30Ever wondered how to say something is *exactly* in a spot? This fun episode of 'The English We Speak' breaks down the super useful informal idiom 'slap bang' with everyday examples! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for casual conversations.
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