Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- swing by: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- at least: As a minimum
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- grocery list: A list of items to buy at a grocery store.
- heading home: Going towards one's home.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- at the moment: At this time; now
- pop in: To visit someone briefly.
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- slice of pizza: A portion of pizza cut from the whole
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- steal in: To enter quietly and secretly without being seen.
- check out
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- spot: A certain place or area
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- require: To demand that someone does something
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- couple: To join something to something else
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- respond: To answer something or someone
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- olive: Person's name
- cashier: Person whose job is taking money in a store, etc.
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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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At the Grocery Store in English: Phrases You’ll Actually Use
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Anita Liu posted on 2026/06/06Ever felt too shy to ask for help at the grocery store? This video shares super practical English phrases you'll actually use, from making your shopping list with terms like 'running low on' and 'stock up on' to asking someone to 'grab' or 'pick up' items for you. You'll gain the confidence to navigate any grocery store trip with ease!
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