Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- have to: Must do
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- set up
- on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
- set you free: To release something that wasn't free to leave
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
- regardless of
- bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
- at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- failure rate: The percentage or proportion of something that fails.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- feed on: To eat a particular food.
- clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- tee up: To place a golf ball on a tee.
- on the hour: Exactly at the stated hour; when the minutes are zero.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- plow through: To read or deal with something quickly, often when it is boring or difficult.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- talking heads: A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- way up here: At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
- break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- turn off
- go on: To continue doing something
- in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- no questions asked: Without asking for explanations or reasons.
- strike it rich: To suddenly acquire great wealth or success.
- blindly follow: To follow someone or something without questioning or understanding.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- in the pipeline: Currently being developed or planned.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- check out
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- trend: Current style or fashion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- truth: Real facts about something
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- dollar: A basic unit of money equal to 100 cent
- news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
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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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