after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morechill out
US /tʃɪl aʊt/
UK /tʃil aut/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
B2Moreclear out
US /klɪr aʊt/
UK /kliə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty things out of a place
A1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Morefight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /fait bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make your point more strongly against opponent
A1Morehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein store
US /ɪn stɔr/
UK /in stɔ:/
- Idiom
- About to happen in the future
A2Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Moremake a promise
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give someone your word that you will do something.
A1Moremanner
US /ˈmænɚ/
UK /ˈmænə(r)/
- Noun
- The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- Polite and respectful behavior to others
A2TOEICMoremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Morephase
US /fez/
UK /feɪz/
- Noun
- Different stages of the moon from new to full
- Distinct part or step in a process
- Transitive Verb
- To make happen in a gradual ordered way
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresit out
US /sit aʊt/
UK /sit aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To refrain from participating in something.
- To wait until something ends.
A1Moresitting pretty
US /ˈsɪtɪŋ ˈprɪti/
UK /ˈsitɪŋ ˈpriti/
- other
- In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethrough the roof
US
UK
- Phrase
- Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- Adjective
- Extremely angry; furious.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretoxin
US /ˈtɑ:ksɪn/
UK /ˈtɒksɪn/
- Noun
- Any poisonous substance
B1Moreunder control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Moreunder the sun
US
UK
- Phrase
- Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- In the world; on the earth.
A1Moreunveil
US /ʌnˈvel/
UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove something's outer covering
B1TOEICMorewith a bang
US /wɪð e bæŋ/
UK /wið ə bæŋ/
- Phrase
- In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
- Accompanied by a loud, explosive noise.
B2More
Vocabulary
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- in store: About to happen in the future
- sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- at least: As a minimum
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- sitting pretty: In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- clear out: To empty things out of a place
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- master: To gain control over something
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- toxin: Any poisonous substance
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- clean: Completely; entirely
- unveil: To remove something's outer covering
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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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