Vocabulary
- for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
- tear it up: To perform very well, especially in entertainment or sports.
- think back: To recapture the past
- look back: To think about past events
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- thick as thieves: Very close, friendly, and loyal relationship between people.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- strength: Condition of being strong
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
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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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