come up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morediversity
US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/
UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- A range of different things.
B1TOEICMorehustle
US /ˈhʌsəl/
UK /ˈhʌsl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- To obtain (something) by forceful action or persuasion; to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreoverwhelmed
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- Adjective
- Feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
- Feeling like you are unable to cope with something
B2Moreround to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
B2Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1More
Vocabulary
- round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- live: To be alive
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- tick: To function properly or normally
- hey: What you say when you want someone's attention
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
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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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Quỳnh Anh posted on 2016/07/08Ever wondered what it's like to chase your dreams in a new city? This video dives into the exciting, reflective journey of a young filmmaker and musician moving to London, sharing real-life experiences of student life and navigating the iconic Tube. You'll pick up practical phrases for daily life and get a feel for the city's vibrant culture!
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