by the by
US
UK
- Phrase
- Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
A2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
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Vocabulary
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- stop: To block or close something
- green: Color of young leaves
- big: Popular
- tree: Tall green plants in a forest
- umm: Sound people make when they are confused
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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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