Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- deal with
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at least: As a minimum
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- in terms of
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- next to: Being located along side another
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- got to: To arrive at some place
- bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- sit down: To take a seat
- on to: Toward something; forward
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- latch onto: To understand something, often after a period of confusion.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- stay the course: To continue doing something until it is finished, even if it is difficult.
- see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- switch off
- sum up
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- hang around: To spend time with someone
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- look back: To think about past events
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- demand on: A strong need or requirement that places a burden or strain.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- shying away: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- size down: To reduce the size or scale of something.
- share out: To divide and distribute parts to each person.
- hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
- at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- on a shoestring: Doing something with very little money.
- team building: The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
- set up
- wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- very much so: To a great extent; indeed
- hit upon: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- even once: At least one time; even a single time.
- tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- cash out: To count the sales at the end of a business day
- going on: To continue doing something
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
- concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- little bit crazy: Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- name names: To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- prove out: To test something in a practical way to see if it works or is effective.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- cobble together: To make something that works but imperfectly
- off the cuff: Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
- in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- product: Item that can be bought
- excited: To make something or someone become more active
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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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