Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- deal with
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- in terms of
- screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- go on: To continue doing something
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- work out
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- drop the ball: To make a mistake or error, especially one that causes problems for others.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- look back: To think about past events
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- burning bridges: To damage relationships so they cannot be repaired.
- on the rocks: Served with ice cubes.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- pull apart: To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
- pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- bad word: An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- gross national product: The total value of goods produced and services provided by a country during one year, equal to the gross domestic product plus the net income from foreign investments.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- move mountains: To achieve something that seems impossible or very difficult.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
- start up: A newly established business.
- read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
- darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- get your feet wet: To try something new or gain initial experience.
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- cut across: To rudely go in front of someone
- cash flow
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- weather that storm: To come safely through (a storm or crisis).
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- turn on
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- throw good money after bad: To continue spending money on a failing situation.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- business: A company formed for making profit
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- poverty: State of being poor
- end: The point where a process or activity stops
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- product: Item that can be bought
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
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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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