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  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
  • in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • under maintenance: Being repaired or undergoing necessary maintenance work.
  • fly at: To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • like a dream: Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • persevere through: To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • hurdle: Small fence a person or horse jumps over in a race
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
  • whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
  • collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • aviation: Science or practice of flying aircraft
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
  • patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • official: Real, exact, truely felt
  • bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
  • angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
  • volcano: Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
  • unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
  • upload: To transfer a file or data to the internet
  • shorthand: Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
  • throttle: Device controlling the supply of fuel to an engine
  • solo: Being performed or done alone
  • airplane: A machine that flies through the air
  • anchorage: Condition of (boat) being secured to a base
  • shoo: Said to make people or animals go away
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • absolutely amazing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
      • Remarkably talented or skillful; inspiring awe and admiration.
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    • airplane

      US /ˈɛrˌplen/

      UK /ˈeəpleɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A machine that flies through the air
      B1
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
      A2
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    • anchorage

      US /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/

      UK /'æŋkərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition of (boat) being secured to a base
      • A place where ships may anchor.
      B2
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    • angle

      US /ˈæŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈæŋgl/

      • Noun
      • Place where two lines or surfaces meet
      B1TOEIC
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    • announcement

      US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of informing people about something publicly
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
      A1
      More
    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • aviation

      US /ˌeviˈeʃən,ˌævi-/

      UK /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Science or practice of flying aircraft
      B2
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    • bummer

      US /ˈbʌmɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌmə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Irritating or disappointing experience
      C2
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
      B1
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    • collision

      US /kəˈlɪʒən/

      UK /kəˈlɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Act of crashing into someone or something else
      • A clash of opposing ideas or interests.
      B2
      More
    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
      B1
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    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
      B1TOEIC
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    • dude

      US /dud, djud/

      UK /du:d/

      • Noun
      • Form of address for a man
      • (informal) A man; a fellow.
      • Interjection
      • (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
      B2
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
      A1
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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • flock

      US /flɑ:k/

      UK /flɒk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of animals or birds that live together
      • Group of people who gather or travel together
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gather together or move as a group
      B2
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    • fly at

      US /flaɪ æt/

      UK /flai æt/

      • other
      • To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
      B2
      More
    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
      More
    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
      A2TOEIC
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • hurdle

      US /ˈhɚdl/

      UK /'hɜ:dl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small fence a person or horse jumps over in a race
      • Problem that makes it hard to achieve something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run and jump over something
      • To overcome a problem to achieve something
      B2
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    • in command

      US /ɪn kəˈmænd/

      UK /in kəˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adjective
      • Having control or authority over something or someone.
      • Having the highest authority in a military unit.
      B2
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    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
      A1
      More
    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the making

      US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/

      UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
      • Idiom
      • Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
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    • incident

      US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/

      UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Event, usually unusual or important; accident
      • A political event that causes difficulties.
      A2
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
      A2TOEIC
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
      B1TOEIC
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    • like a dream

      US /laɪk ə ˈdrim/

      UK /laɪk ə ˈdri:m/

      • other
      • Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
      B1
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
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    • official

      US /əˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /əˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Real, exact, truely felt
      • Of or done by someone in authority; formal
      • Noun
      • A person authorized to perform a specific duty
      • A referee or umpire
      A2TOEIC
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    • original

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/

      UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
      • Being unique or thinking differently from others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
      • A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
      A2TOEIC
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • patience

      US /ˈpeʃəns/

      UK /ˈpeɪʃns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to wait without being annoyed
      • Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
      B2TOEIC
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    • persevere through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
      A2
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    • pilot

      US /ˈpaɪlət/

      UK /'paɪlət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To conduct a small practice experiment
      • To fly a plane; to direct a ship
      • Noun
      • Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
      A2
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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    • shoo

      US /ʃu/

      UK /ʃu:/

      • Interjection
      • Said to make people or animals go away
      C1
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    • shorthand

      US /ˈʃɔrtˌhænd/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:thænd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
      B2
      More
    • solo

      US /ˈsoʊloʊ/

      UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Being performed or done alone
      • Noun
      • Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
      B1
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
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    • strict

      US /strɪkt/

      UK /strɪkt/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to enforce rules; severe
      • (Of orders) that must be obeyed
      A2
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • throttle

      US /ˈθrɑtl:/

      UK /'θrɒtl/

      • Noun
      • Device controlling the supply of fuel to an engine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put your hands round someone's neck and squeeze
      • To stop or hinder the development or growth of
      B2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • traffic

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
      A2TOEIC
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    • under maintenance

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being repaired or undergoing necessary maintenance work.
      • Phrase
      • Temporarily out of service for repairs or upkeep.
      A1
      More
    • unicorn

      US /ˈjunɪˌkɔrn/

      UK /ˈju:nɪkɔ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
      B2
      More
    • up in the air

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
      • Idiom
      • In an uncertain state; unresolved.
      More
    • upload

      US /ˌʌpˈloʊd/

      UK /ˌʌpˈləʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transfer a file or data to the internet
      • Noun
      • The transfer of a file or data to the internet
      B1
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    • volcano

      US /vɑ:lˈkeɪnoʊ/

      UK /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
      B1
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    • whip

      US /hwɪp, wɪp/

      UK /wɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat thoroughly or easily
      • To beat with a type of long rope
      • Countable Noun
      • A long rope used to hit people or animals
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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