Vocabulary
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- next to: Being located along side another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- tv show: A television program.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- urge: A strong desire for something
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- notification: Act of giving formal or official information
- phantom: A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
- vibration: Shaking motion
- vibrate: To shake side to side quickly in small movements
- mindless: Without thinking things through; stupid; unfeeling
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- unlocked: To use a key or code to open something
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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 Talk About Phone Addiction in English | English Conversation Practice | English Podcast
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lotus5101961 posted on 2026/02/25Ever feel like your phone has a mind of its own? This podcast dives into phone addiction with super useful vocabulary like 'phantom vibration' and 'nomophobia' to help you talk about screen time and digital detox! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday conversations and learn how to use your phone more intentionally.
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