at midnight
US
UK
- Phrase
- At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
- Used to indicate the time when something will happen or is expected to happen.
A1Morebow down
US /bo daʊn/
UK /bəu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
A2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein every way
US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/
UK /in ˈevri wei/
- Phrase
- In all manners or respects; completely.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Morestand up for
US /stænd ʌp fɔr/
UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
A1Moretake it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something.
- Idiom
- To begin playing or performing.
C1Moretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- go away: To go on vacation
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- take it away: To remove something.
- bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
- at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- live: To be alive
- love: Person's name
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
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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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If Disney Princesses Were Real
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Stanie Yu posted on 2016/07/13Ever wondered what Disney princesses would be like if they navigated modern dating and birthday parties? This hilarious parody gives you a feminist twist on fairy tales, packed with everyday conversations you can use! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights while laughing along with princess problems.
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