Vocabulary
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- back at ya: A friendly reply meaning 'the same to you'.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- go: To attend or be at a place
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- hey: What you say when you want someone's attention
- test: To be given a medical examination
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
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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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