against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Moreat best
US /æt bɛst/
UK /æt best/
- Phrase
- Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
A1Morebroken leg
US /ˈbrokən lɛɡ/
UK /ˈbrəukən leɡ/
- Noun
- A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecoming of age
US /ˈkʌmɪŋ ʌv edʒ/
UK /ˈkʌmɪŋ ɔv eidʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- The process of reaching a stage of full development; the transition to prominence or importance.
A1Morecrush on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
C2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflesh out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make fuller by adding details to
A2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelive up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof age
US /əv eɪdʒ/
UK /əv eɪdʒ/
- other
- Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Morepat
US /pæt/
UK /pæt/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or touch lightly
B1Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morerushing down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going somewhere quickly, especially down a slope or stairs.
A1Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestrike against
US /straɪk əˈɡenst/
UK /straik əˈɡenst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
A2Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Morewax on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply wax to a surface.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in terms of
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- flesh out: To make fuller by adding details to
- going on: To continue doing something
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- wax on: To apply wax to a surface.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- broken leg: A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- rushing down: Going somewhere quickly, especially down a slope or stairs.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- point: An item to be discussed
- long: Person's name
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- kid: Child or young person
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- pat: Person's name
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- movie: Motion picture; film
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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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