Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- go on: To continue doing something
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- drive back: To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- green light
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- walking out of: To move away from a situation
- work out
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- conjure up: To make something appear as if by magic.
- on call: Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
- at least: As a minimum
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in terms of
- on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- go away: To go on vacation
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- making music: The act of creating or performing music.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- switch off
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- out of sight, out of mind: People forget things or people when not seen regularly.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- performance: Act of doing something
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- point: An item to be discussed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- apt: Likely or having a tendency to act a certain way
- anymore: No longer; no more
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
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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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