Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- on your toes: Being alert and ready for action.
- point up: To emphasize or draw attention to something.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- square up: To stand facing someone in a fighting position; to prepare to fight.
- going on: To continue doing something
- clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- finish with: To end a relationship
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- power off: To turn off a device or machine.
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- on this side of: Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on the hop: Being surprised or unprepared for something.
- fire up: To motivate or encourage someone
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- light on: To illuminate something.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- button up: To fasten the buttons of a garment.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- go: To attend or be at a place
- point: An item to be discussed
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
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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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