Vocabulary
- safe flight: A phrase used to wish someone a journey without any problems or accidents in the air.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- go away: To go on vacation
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- person: Man, woman or child
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- left: To go away from; depart
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- talk: Style of speaking
- bad: Not good; wrong
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- mad: Very angry
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
- sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- sigh: Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
- safe: Highly likely
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- scoff: To laugh at with contempt and derision
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
- sew: To make something using a needle and thread
- turd: Obscene terms for feces
- waitress: Woman who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
- gay: Happy and bright
- kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
- cello: Second largest member of the violin family
- waiter: Man who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
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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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Kristi Yang posted on 2016/08/03Get ready for some hilarious misunderstandings in this "Love Literally" short film! You'll love the witty banter and awkward reunion, perfect for practicing everyday situational dialogue and picking up useful phrases for restaurants and travel.
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