Vocabulary
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- sit down: To take a seat
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- just chill out: To relax and stop being angry or upset about something
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- at school: Present and attending school.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- spring out: To move or jump out suddenly and quickly.
- early bird: A person who gets up or arrives early.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- whip out
- kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- at least: As a minimum
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- have to: Must do
- go on: To continue doing something
- flip through: To look quickly through a book or magazine.
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- turn off
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- chill: State of being a little cold
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- briefly: Using little time or resources
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- important: Having power or authority
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- avocado: Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- arise: To stand up
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- preposition: Word such as 'at' 'on' etc. showing position/time
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
- rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- hipster: Cool person; one following the latest styles
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- lazy: Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
- breakfast: First meal of the day
- lingo: Language or dialect
- vinyl: Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
- sunshine: Feeling of happiness or cheerfulness
- hairspray: Spray used to hold hair in place
- jewellery: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- jazz: Music known for its energetic beat and spontaneity
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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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PHRASAL VERBS for the weekend! | A Saturday in London!!! | Daily British English
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/02Ever wondered how to sound more like a local in London? This video takes you on a fun Saturday adventure, packed with essential British phrasal verbs and everyday conversation tips! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and pronunciation tricks that'll make your spoken English shine.
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