Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- got to: To arrive at some place
- backseat driver: A passenger in a car who gives unwanted advice to the driver.
- pick apart: To find faults/problems with by examining closely
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- start over: To begin again.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- man's best friend: A dog, considered faithful and loyal to humans.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on the side of the angels: Supporting the morally right or good side.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for the gods: Something broken or useless, ready to be discarded or destroyed.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- have words: To argue or quarrel with someone.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in a flash: Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
- ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
- take the cake: To be the most remarkable or extreme example, often negative.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- person: Man, woman or child
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- bad: Not good; wrong
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- lamb: Young sheep
- job: Something that must be done
- grass: To betray someone
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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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Speaking English – How to give criticism and compliments
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Flora Hu posted on 2015/09/16Ever struggled to give feedback or praise without sounding awkward? This video breaks down exactly how to offer criticism and compliments like a native speaker, packed with practical phrases for everyday conversations. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary and expressions to navigate any social situation with confidence!
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