Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- lead to: To result in some action
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back then: At that time in the past.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- switch off
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- deal with
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- laid back
- at the moment: At this time; now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in terms of
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- work out
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- overwhelm: To defeat something or someone completely
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- huge: Very very large
- hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- succeed: To have achieved what you were trying to achieve
- uncertain: Feeling doubt about a person, place, or thing
- graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- burnout: When you get exhausted from the effort of your job
- exam: (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- helpful: Doing things that help someone
- bombing: To attack with explosives
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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 deal with stress - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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Jocelyn posted on 2026/01/30Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out lately? This episode of 'What in the World' dives into why younger generations are experiencing more stress and anxiety, and offers practical ways to cope. You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing emotional states and learn expert tips on managing overwhelm in our busy modern lives.
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