going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morenay
US /ne/
UK /neɪ/
- Interjection
- Old-fashioned word for 'No'
B2Moreow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2More
Vocabulary
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- going on: To continue doing something
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- shut: To stop being open for business
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- joke: To say or do things that are meant to be funny
- nay: Old-fashioned word for 'No'
- ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
- yay: A way of saying yes
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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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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness | Episode 7 Preview | HBO Max
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/01Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a comedy show? This preview from "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" gives you a hilarious peek into the chaos, with plenty of exclamations and reactions you'll hear in everyday, fast-paced conversations. You'll pick up on some great phrases for expressing surprise and confusion!
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