Vocabulary
- trash talk: Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- row: To move a boat using oars
- piece: A counter in a board game
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- great: Very good; better than before
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- part: Division of a book
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- cross: Angry and upset
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
- fashionable: Behaving and dressing as is currently popular
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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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John Cena Teaches Hugh Jackman Reverse Trash Talking
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Crystal Wu posted on 2017/12/20Ever wondered how to handle a playful insult with a smile? Dive into this hilarious clip where John Cena and Hugh Jackman show you the art of 'reverse trash talking' with some seriously sarcastic praise! You'll pick up some fun, everyday phrases perfect for witty banter and situational dialogue.
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