Vocabulary
- trash out: To discard or get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
- like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- going on: To continue doing something
- steer clear of: To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- in any event: Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- sit down: To take a seat
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
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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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Fighting Fair: How to Fight Fair & Deal With Anger in Relationships if "All We Do Is Fight"
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Pedroli Li posted on 2016/02/06Tired of arguments turning into full-blown fights? This video offers practical tips on how to de-escalate conflict and manage anger in relationships, using real-life examples and simple sentence structures you can use right away. You'll pick up essential communication skills to help you fight fair and strengthen your connection!
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