Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- going on: To continue doing something
- for instance: As an example.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- under fire: Being heavily criticized.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- next to: Being located along side another
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- commercial flight: A flight operated by an airline for public transport of passengers and cargo, typically on a scheduled basis.
- offer to pay: To express willingness to cover the cost of something.
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
- shooting from the hip: Speaking or acting without careful thought.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- due to: Because of; owing to
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- leave: To go away from; depart
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- host: Mass; a great number
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- person: Man, woman or child
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- picture: General situation or state of being
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- exonerate: To clear or free from guilt or blame
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- freeway: Highway that can be used without paying a toll
- ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran
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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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Trump Says He’s “Glad” Robert Mueller Died, Deploys ICE to Airports & Iran War Has No End in Sight
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/24Get ready for some laughs with this hilarious take on recent headlines, from airport security to political jabs! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and dive into some fun cultural commentary along the way.
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