Vocabulary

  • ask for permission: To request authorization or consent to do something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • have to: Must do
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • go right ahead: An expression of permission or encouragement to proceed with an action.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • up to the mark: Meeting the required standard or expectation.
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • work out
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
  • hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
  • rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • ask for permission

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request authorization or consent to do something.
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • come up to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to allow or accept something
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    • for example

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      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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.
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    • go right ahead

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      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression of permission or encouragement to proceed with an action.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hypothetical

      US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

      UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
      • Of the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
      • Noun
      • A hypothetical example or case.
      • A hypothetical situation or scenario.
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    • 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.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • laptop

      US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/

      UK /ˈlæptɒp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
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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
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • permission

      US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

      UK /pəˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Right to do something as allowed by another
      • Formal authorization from an authority.
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • polite

      US /pəˈlaɪt/

      UK /pəˈlaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing good manners or respect for other people
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    • rude

      US /rud/

      UK /ru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
      • Offensive; ill-mannered
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • third one

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      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
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    • up to the mark

      US /ʌp tə ðə ˈmɑrk/

      UK /ʌp tə ðə ˈmɑ:k/

      • other
      • Meeting the required standard or expectation.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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    English lesson - How to ask for a permission or approval in English ( Useful English Expressions)

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    Ever feel unsure how to ask for something politely or grant/deny permission like a pro? This super practical English lesson breaks down all the useful phrases you need for everyday situations and even the workplace! You'll pick up key expressions for asking, approving, and saying 'no' gracefully, making your English sound more natural and confident.

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