hold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehurry
US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/
UK /'hʌrɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- Noun
- Act of moving quickly because you are late
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
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Vocabulary
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- come: To arrive at a place
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- bag: Soft container to put things in and carry with you
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- ice: Frozen gas or liquid, esp. water
- nova: A star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process
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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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Shun posted on 2025/02/12Ever had a kitchen mishap that went hilariously wrong? This super relatable short clip captures a frantic moment when a bag can't quite catch the ice, leading to a funny spill and real reactions! You'll pick up simple, everyday phrases perfect for those unexpected, 'oops!' moments in daily life.
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