chop
US /tʃɑp/
UK /tʃɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- To hit someone with your hand
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
- Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
B1Moreconsonant
US /ˈkɑnsənənt/
UK /ˈkɒnsənənt/
- Adjective
- Music (of a note) in harmony
- Countable Noun
- A speech sound or letter that is not a vowel
B2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moreidiom
US /ˈɪdiəm/
UK /ˈɪdiəm/
- Noun
- Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorestressed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a state of mental tension due to problems
A2Morethumb
US /θʌm/
UK /θʌm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- Countable Noun
- Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
- The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
B1Moreunconscious
US /ʌnˈkɑnʃəs/
UK /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
- Adjective
- Not aware of what is going on around you
- Not being deliberate or on purpose
- Uncountable Noun
- The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that one is not aware of.
B1More
Vocabulary
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- deep: Complex and important
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- stressed: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- buy: To believe something; accept
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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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How to Pronounce the Idiom: 'Out Like a Light' -- American Accent
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VoiceTube posted on 2015/09/04Ever wondered what it means to be 'out like a light'? This super practical lesson breaks down this common idiom, showing you exactly how to say it with a clear American accent! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn how to use this phrase confidently in everyday conversations.
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