Vocabulary
- window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
- have to: Must do
- break up
- at least: As a minimum
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- hook it up: To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- dude: Form of address for a man
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- meeting: To provide something that is necessary
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- girl: A female child; a young woman
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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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Bryan Pai posted on 2014/08/09Ever found yourself in the friend zone? This hilarious Wong Fu Production scene, "She Has a Boyfriend," is perfect for practicing situational dialogue and picking up on awkward humor! You'll learn practical phrases for everyday conversations while laughing along with this relatable romantic comedy scenario.
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