Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- set on: To attack
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- write down: To record in writing
- have on: To be wearing something.
- time after time: Repeatedly; on many occasions.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- work out
- every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- positive energy: A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- intuitive: Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- express: To send something by fast mail
- overwhelm: To defeat something or someone completely
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- shift: To change in position or direction
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- intention: Aim or purpose
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- reevaluate: To judge the value or something again
- acknowledgement: Act showing you accept something exists or is true
- massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- loosen: To make something less tight
- meditative: Thinking in a quiet reflective manner
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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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How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/18Feeling overwhelmed by expectations, especially as a working mom? This video offers 6 practical steps to manage expectations and reduce mom guilt, giving you actionable strategies for a better work-life balance. You'll learn simple sentence structures and daily practical tips that can be used right away!
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