have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morerag
US /ræɡ/
UK /ræɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
- Transitive Verb
- To make fun of someone; joke about
B2Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1More
Vocabulary
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- have to: Must do
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- important: Having power or authority
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
- call: A order or request for action
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
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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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Ali Lrxer posted on 2026/10/27We all know how hard it can be to take a break when life gets overwhelming. This scene offers a relatable look at the difficulty of setting boundaries and helps you practice the idiom 'running yourself ragged' to describe burnout. It is a fantastic opportunity to see how to express concern for others in a natural, conversational way.
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