Vocabulary
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- uncertain: Feeling doubt about a person, place, or thing
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- kid: Child or young person
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- friendly: Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
- eve: The time just before something happens
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
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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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shilf posted on 2026/03/10Ever wondered what to say when your plans are uncertain? This video dives into the fun idiom "up in the air," showing you exactly how to use it in everyday conversations about future plans! You'll pick up practical phrases and boost your beginner English skills in no time.
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