back down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morelake
US /lek/
UK /leɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area of water surrounded by land
A2Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
A2TOEICMorenumerous
US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:mərəs/
- Adjective
- Existing in large numbers
- Consisting of many things or people.
B1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreresilient
US /rɪˈzɪljənt/
UK /rɪ'zɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Recovering quickly from something bad
- Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
B2Moresovereignty
US /ˈsɑ:vrənti/
UK /ˈsɒvrənti/
- Uncountable Noun
- The power a country has to decide for itself
B2Morewhoo
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are surprised
C2More
Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- resilient: Recovering quickly from something bad
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- call: A order or request for action
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- lake: Large area of water surrounded by land
- whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
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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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Ontario premier unveils Lake Ontario sign amid naming dispute
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/30Ever wondered how to stand up to a bully? This video features a passionate defense of Lake Ontario's name, showcasing strong Canadian resilience and sovereignty. You'll pick up some powerful phrases for asserting your position and protecting what's yours!
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