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  • go on: To continue doing something
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
  • out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
  • good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • regardless of
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • nice try: Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • up the wazoo: In large amounts or to excess.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • such as: For example; like
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
  • sign out: To leave an online service you are using
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
  • give away
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • interact with
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
  • organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • trust: To expect confidently
  • puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
      More
    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
      More
    • come onto

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone with romantic intentions
      A1
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
      A2
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    • dig into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start eating food enthusiastically.
      • To investigate or research something thoroughly.
      B1
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • do the right thing

      US /du ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      UK /duː ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      • other
      • To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
      A2
      More
    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
      A1
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
      B1
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
      A1
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    • for nothing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
      A1
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • give away

      US /ɡɪv əˈwe/

      UK /ɡiv əˈwei/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To let others have something you own
      • To tell (a secret)
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
      More
    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
      A1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • good person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A morally upright and kind individual.
      • A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
      B1
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
      A1
      More
    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
      A1
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
      A1
      More
    • in the works

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being planned or prepared; in progress.
      • Phrase
      • Under development or being actively planned.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lean

      US /lin/

      UK /li:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance against or on something for support
      • To have a tendency to do something; favor
      • Adjective
      • Having a low fat content
      • Efficient; well-designed with no waste
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
      More
    • nice try

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
      A1
      More
    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on a trip

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
      A1
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    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • organization

      US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people with a particular purpose
      • The way in which something is structured or arranged.
      A2
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    • out of a job

      US /aʊt əv ə dʒɑb/

      UK /aʊt əv ə dʒɒb/

      • other
      • Without employment; having lost one's job.
      A2
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
      More
    • puzzle

      US /ˈpʌzəl/

      UK /'pʌzl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be a challenge to understand; confuse
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something challenging to explain or understand
      • Game requiring the player to find an answer
      A2TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
      More
    • show up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
      A1
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    • sign out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave an online service you are using
      A1
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    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • sound right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or accurate.
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • suffer from

      US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/

      UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      A1
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    • thrive

      US /θraɪv/

      UK /θraɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become healthy or successful
      • To grow or develop well; to flourish.
      B2TOEIC
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • trust

      US /trʌst/

      UK /trʌst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expect confidently
      • To have confidence or faith
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wealth or property held by one person for another
      • The belief that someone is honest
      A2TOEIC
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    • up the wazoo

      US /ʌp ði wəˈzu/

      UK /ʌp ðə wəˈzu:/

      • other
      • In large amounts or to excess.
      C2
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
      More
    • without a doubt

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly; definitely.
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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