Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- got to: To arrive at some place
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- next to: Being located along side another
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- come up to: To meet expectations
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- too much work: An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- tighten up: To make stricter or more secure.
- turn on
- like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- As luck would have it: By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
- as fate would have it: By destiny or chance, usually unexpectedly.
- window down: To lower a car window to let air in.
- check out
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- drift towards: To gradually move or develop in a particular direction or state, often without conscious intention.
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- shrink back: To recoil or pull back due to fear or hesitation.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- hold court: To receive visitors and give attention to them, often in a way that suggests one is important or authoritative.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
- left out: To forget; omit
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- fizzle out: To gradually fail or end, often after a promising start.
- in terms of
- give and take
- the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- a few moments: A short period of time
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- look back: To think about past events
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- roll around: For a date or time to arrive.
- kind of lost: Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
- seal up: To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- aside from
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- at least: As a minimum
- on to: Toward something; forward
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- dead wood: People or things that are useless or no longer needed.
- drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
- time flies: Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
- walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- lead to: To result in some action
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
- hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
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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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Zhuang Vincent posted on 2015/05/30Ever wondered what it takes to command attention in a conversation? Nick Sparks shares a personal story and practical insights on how to take a masculine role and hold engaging discussions, especially with women. You'll learn how to navigate social situations and boost your confidence, with plenty of actionable advice to help you connect better.
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