fault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- happen: To take place or occur
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- talk: Style of speaking
- bad: Not good; wrong
- jimmy: A short crowbar
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/19Oh no, what happened to Jimmy?! This clip from Better Call Saul dives into a tense conversation where Kim and Ernie discuss Jimmy's situation. You'll hear natural dialogue expressing concern and confusion, perfect for picking up phrases for discussing problems and feelings.
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