as a matter of fact
US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/
- Phrase
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
C2Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecomparison
US /kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /kəmˈpærɪsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of comparing things
- The quality or state of being similar or alike.
A2Morecuddle up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To curl up or snuggle close to someone or something for warmth, comfort, or affection.
A1Moreevery kind of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
- A wide assortment or range of something.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Moreget down on
US /ɡɛt daʊn ɑn/
UK /ɡet daʊn ɒn/
- other
- To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
B2Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morejealous
US /ˈdʒɛləs/
UK /ˈdʒeləs/
- Adjective
- Wishing you were like someone or had their things
A2Moreon the beach
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreroll with the punches
US /roʊl wɪð ðə ˈpʌntʃɪz/
UK /rəul wɪð ðə ˈpʌntʃɪz/
- other
- To cope well with difficulties and adjust gracefully.
B2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethis day and age
US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
- other
- The present period or modern times.
B1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- cuddle up: To curl up or snuggle close to someone or something for warmth, comfort, or affection.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- get down on: To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- roll with the punches: To cope well with difficulties and adjust gracefully.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- daily: Happening every day
- beautiful: Having dome something well
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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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