argument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMorebitch
US /bɪtʃ/
UK /bɪtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To aggressively complain about something
- Countable Noun
- Female dog
- Offensive term for a female
B2Moreby all means
US
UK
- Adverb
- Certainly; of course
- Phrase
- In every possible way; using every method possible
- Certainly; of course
A2Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- call: A order or request for action
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- talk: Style of speaking
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- plane: An airplane
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- asshole: Insulting term for stupid or irritating people
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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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Andy posted on 2015/07/04Ever wondered how to navigate a heated argument in a confined space? This dramatic scene shows you exactly what NOT to do, with plenty of real-life, high-emotion phrases for expressing frustration and trying to de-escalate a tense situation. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary for handling conflict, even if it's just to avoid it!
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