beef
US /bif/
UK /bi:f/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red meat from cows
A2Morepiggy
US /ˈpɪɡi/
UK /'pɪɡɪ/
- Noun
- Childish name for pig
B2Moreroast
US /roʊst/
UK /rəʊst/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- To cook food in an oven or over a fire
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A joint of meat cooked in an oven
B1Morewee
US /wi/
UK /wi:/
- Adjective
- Scottish and Northern English small; short
- Intransitive Verb
- (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
C1More
Vocabulary
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- wee: Scottish and Northern English small; short
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- beef: Red meat from cows
- cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
- piggy: Childish name for pig
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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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Wayne posted on 2026/06/24Ever heard the rhyme 'This little piggy went to market'? This fun clip breaks down the classic nursery rhyme, word by word! You'll get a great chance to practice listening and pick up some fun, memorable phrases.
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