beat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Morehead up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
A1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMoreinto the bargain
US /ˈɪntu ðə ˈbɑrgən/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ðə ˈbɑ:gɪn/
- other
- Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
B2Morelike a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
- other
- To act bravely or responsibly.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreride along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone in a vehicle.
switch up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change or alternate something.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morewinner
US / ˈwɪnɚ/
UK /'wɪnə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person or thing that wins a contest or race
A2More
Vocabulary
- switch up: To change or alternate something.
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- ride along: To accompany someone in a vehicle.
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- into the bargain: Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- account: An advantage
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- host: Mass; a great number
- small: Little in size; not big
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- joke: To say or do things that are meant to be funny
- chris: A short form of the male given name Christopher or the female given name Christina.
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
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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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