Vocabulary
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- two heads are better than one: Two people can solve a problem better than one alone.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- next to: Being located along side another
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- give someone a hand: Help someone with a task.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- check out
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- fluent: Doing something well and with ease
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- annoying: To make someone angry
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- rewind: To make something go backwards
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- click: To work well with someone or something
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
- kettle: Metal container with spout used for boiling water
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- replace: To use instead of something else
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- shut: To stop being open for business
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hindsight: Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- absent: Not present at a usual or expected place
- freeze: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- shortcut: A route that is shorter than the normal
- knit: To join or be joined closely together
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- subscriber: Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
- exam: (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
- popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- nip: Sharp cold feeling
- loo: Toilet, or a room that contains a toilet
- kin: People to whom a person is related
- oo: The sound of surprise
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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
A2 Elementary
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British English Conversation Practice - Intermediate Level
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ericalin0630 posted on 2026/02/07Ever wanted to sound like a true Brit? This video dives into everyday British conversations, helping you master natural dialogue and pick up essential British expressions! You'll boost your listening skills and vocabulary with fun roleplay scenarios and pronunciation tips.
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