Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
- hide away: To go to a quiet place where nobody will find you, in order to avoid something.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- get a cut: To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
- have to: Must do
- other places: Different locations or areas
- peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- call: A order or request for action
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- movie: Motion picture; film
- woman: Adult female human being
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
- sex: State of being male or female
- red: Being the color of blood
- tug: To pull (something) hard or suddenly
- whore: To work as a prostitute
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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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Jing-Yi Chan posted on 2015/12/02Ever wondered about the slang used in movies like 'Pretty Woman' or 'American Gigolo'? Ronnie's here to break down some edgy vocabulary and cultural insights related to 'paying for it,' giving you a deeper understanding and some advanced terms you won't find in textbooks!
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