Vocabulary
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- going on: To continue doing something
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get after: To talk to in order to get someone to do something
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- deal with
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- go away: To go on vacation
- play up to: To try to please someone in authority in order to gain an advantage.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- due to: Because of; owing to
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- slip up: To make a mistake
- for instance: As an example.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- aside from
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- interact with
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- bad: Not good; wrong
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
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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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7 YEARS IN JAPAN // MY REGRETS AND WEIRD EXPERIENCES
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Voice posted on 2016/10/03Ever wondered what life in Japan is *really* like after seven years? This vlogger shares their honest regrets and hilarious culture shock moments, giving you a real look at Tokyo life and the expat experience. You'll pick up practical daily phrases and gain deep cultural insights that go way beyond the usual tourist guide!
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