Vocabulary
- bun in the oven: To be pregnant.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- go on: To continue doing something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- have a bun in the oven: To be pregnant.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- piece: A counter in a board game
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- pinch: A very small amount of something
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- heel: Back or end part of something
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- bread: Money or earnings
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- broken: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
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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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噹噹 posted on 2015/12/14Ever wondered what 'pinch a loaf' or 'toast meanings' have to do with bread? This fun ESL lesson dives into hilarious English slang straight from the bakery, perfect for boosting your vocabulary! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases and a taste of cultural depth, all with a playful pronunciation guide.
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