between jobs
US
UK
- Adjective
- Temporarily unemployed but seeking work.
- Phrase
- In the period of time separating one job from another.
A1Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorebun in the oven
US /bʌn ɪn ðə ˈʌvən/
UK /bʌn in ðə ˈʌvən/
- other
- To be pregnant.
B2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morehave a bun in the oven
US /hæv ə bʌn ɪn ði ˈʌvən/
UK /hæv ə bʌn ɪn ðə ˈʌvn/
- other
- To be pregnant.
B2Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Morephysically challenged
US
UK
- Adjective
- A euphemism for having a physical disability.
B1Morepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorepregnant
US /ˈprɛɡnənt/
UK /ˈpregnənt/
- Adjective
- Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
B1Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- between jobs: Temporarily unemployed but seeking work.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- physically challenged: A euphemism for having a physical disability.
- bun in the oven: To be pregnant.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- have a bun in the oven: To be pregnant.
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- big: Popular
- fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
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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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Learn POLITE expressions in English – Don't be RUDE!
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Sam posted on 2015/05/01Ever accidentally sounded rude when you didn't mean to? This video is your secret weapon for mastering polite English expressions and avoiding awkward moments, packed with practical phrases you can use right away! You'll pick up essential euphemisms and conversational tips that add cultural depth to your language skills.
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