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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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Don’t Always Say “I Don’t Know” — What to Say Instead
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Susan posted on 2026/05/04Ever get stuck when someone asks you something you don't know? This video is packed with super useful alternative phrases to sound confident and professional instead of just saying "I don't know." You'll pick up polite responses perfect for meetings and everyday conversations!
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