Vocabulary
- over my dead body: Strongly refuses or forbids something from happening.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- in jest: Said as a joke, not seriously.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- dude: Form of address for a man
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- annoying: To make someone angry
- love: Person's name
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- confusing: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- title: Book produced by a publisher
- lazy: Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
- recover: To return to a prior normal condition
- gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
- strawberry: Sweet fleshy red fruit
- sponsoring: To support the passage of a new law
- dammit: A mild swear word used to express annoyance
- jest: To mock or make fun of; joke
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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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trans posted on 2016/08/03Ever wondered where the dramatic phrase "Over my dead body" comes from? This video dives into its hilarious origins with some 1800s humor and observational comedy, perfect for understanding daily practical English and cultural depth. You'll pick up useful idioms and enjoy a fun, relatable rant!
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