Vocabulary
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- have to: Must do
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- spot: A certain place or area
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- leave: To go away from; depart
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- transcript: Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- exclamation: Abrupt excited utterance
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
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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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Learn the English Phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!"
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Minjane posted on 2026/02/11Ever wanted to sound more natural when talking about your goals or when you make a small mistake? This quick lesson dives into the super useful English phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!" You'll learn how to use them in everyday conversations with practical examples and simple sentence structures!
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