Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- zone out: To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- hang around: To spend time with someone
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- do me a favour: A polite request asking for help or a favour.
- come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
- to the max: To the greatest possible extent or degree.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- vow: Very serious promise
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- booth: Small area where someone does something privately
- definite: Not likely to change; clearly decided
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- cork: The wooden stopper in a wine bottle top
- countdown: Counting backward to zero to show the time left
- ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
- bloke: A man; a guy
- tenet: Principle or belief, usually religious
- online: Connected to the internet
- ember: Wood still hot and red after a fire stops burning
- poo: Feces
- teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
- shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
- innit: Slang of the be verb 'isn't'
- doorbell: Button you push on outside door to gain entry
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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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The IT Crowd - The Final Countdown | Full Episode | Series 4 Episode 2
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英文探長J posted on 2025/11/19Get ready for some hilarious office chaos with this episode of The IT Crowd! You'll pick up some great situational dialogue and everyday phrases while watching a classic British sitcom's absurd humor unfold. It's a fantastic way to dive into practical workplace conversations and cultural depth!
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