decide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
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US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
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US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- A card or written form used to invite someone.
A2TOEICMoresleep on it
US /slip ɑn ɪt/
UK /sli:p ɔn it/
- Verb Phrase
- To delay making a decision about something until the next day so that you have time to think about it carefully
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US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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Vocabulary
- sleep on it: To delay making a decision about something until the next day so that you have time to think about it carefully
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- job: Something that must be done
- evening: To make something level; to flatten
- tomorrow: The time that is to come; the future
- umm: Sound people make when they are confused
- erm: Sound people make when thinking
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2015/08/05Ever need more time to make a big decision? This video breaks down the super useful idiom 'sleep on it' and shows you exactly how to use it in everyday conversations. You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for making decisions like a native speaker!
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