break me down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to lose emotional strength; to make someone feel overwhelmed or defeated.
- To cause physical exhaustion or weakness.
A1Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredig deep
US /dɪɡ dip/
UK /diɡ di:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- To use one's resources, especially money, to help others.
A2Moredump
US /dʌmp/
UK /dʌmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To end a romantic relationship
- To put something somewhere without care
- Noun
- A place where waste or garbage is left.
- A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
B1Morefeed
US /fid/
UK /fi:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
- Uncountable Noun
- Food given to animals
A2TOEICMorehesitation
US /ˌhɛzɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌhezɪ'teɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Indecision or unwillingness to do something
B2TOEICMorekiss
US /kɪs/
UK /kɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
A2Morelabel
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Morelonely
US /ˈloʊnli/
UK /ˈləʊnli/
- Adjective
- Sad because apart from other people
- Being far away and rarely visited by people
B2Moreon the ropes
US
UK
- Idiom
- In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
- Phrase
- In boxing, leaning against the ropes and in a defensive position, often close to losing.
A1Morerise up
US /raɪz ʌp/
UK /raiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
A1Moretire
US /taɪr/
UK /ˈtaɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- Countable Noun
- Black rubber part of wheels on a vehicle
- The rubber rings around wheels on cars and trucks
B1Moreworthy
US /ˈwɚði/
UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/
- Adjective
- Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
B1More
Vocabulary
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- on the ropes: In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
- break me down: To cause someone to lose emotional strength; to make someone feel overwhelmed or defeated.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- hesitation: Indecision or unwillingness to do something
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- deep: Complex and important
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
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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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yt posted on 2026/08/20Feeling down or like you're up against the wall? This powerful song, "Giant" by (G)I-DLE's Yuqi, is a fantastic way to practice English resilience phrases like "can't let them break me down" and "hold my head a little higher." Get ready to feel inspired and boost your vocabulary with this uplifting anthem!
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