Vocabulary
- bite the bullet: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- family man: A man who is devoted to his family and considers their needs to be very important.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- due: When something is required or expected
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- important: Having power or authority
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- live: To be alive
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- minivan: Small box-shaped van used as a family car
- smartphone: A telephone that has applications
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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Idioms in English Conversation | Bite the Bullet
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shilf posted on 2025/10/05Ever wondered what it means to 'bite the bullet'? This fun lesson breaks down this super common English idiom with real-life examples and simple dialogue, perfect for boosting your everyday conversation skills! You'll learn how to use it confidently in no time!
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