back down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorehip
US /hɪp/
UK /hɪp/
- Noun
- The upper part of Leg
- Adjective
- Being stylish and popular
B1Morein the club
US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Being a member of a group or organization.
A2Moreleft and right
US
UK
- Adverb
- In both the left and right directions.
- Everywhere; in all directions.
- Noun
- Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
- Two opposing options or directions.
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pose
US /poʊz/
UK /pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- To suggest an idea, question or solution
- Noun
- False behavior to gain respect or liking
B1TOEICMoresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Morestep to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
A1Moreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
twist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moretwist up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wind or braid hair into a particular style.
- To roll or contort something into a tight or distorted shape.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- from the top: From the beginning.
- twist up: To wind or braid hair into a particular style.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in the club: Being a member of a group or organization.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- left: To go away from; depart
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
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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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