Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- person: Man, woman or child
- slightly: Only a little
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- talk: Style of speaking
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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
A2 Elementary
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How to correct someone politely? Polite English Phrases (Free English Lessons)
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Ruby Lu posted on 2016/07/01Ever accidentally offended someone when trying to help them improve their English? This video is packed with super useful, polite phrases and golden rules to help you correct others gently and effectively. You'll pick up practical, situational dialogues perfect for everyday conversations and classroom settings!
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