as you like
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
A1Morebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorecool off
US /kul ɔf/
UK /ku:l ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler.
- To become calm after being angry or excited.
A2Morecoral
US /ˈkɑrəl/
UK /'kɒrəl/
- Adjective
- Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- Noun
- Marine substance made from bones of sea creatures
B2Moredown under
US /daʊn ˈʌndɚ/
UK /daun ˈʌndə/
- Proper Noun
- A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- Adverb
- Below or underneath something.
A1Moreferry
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'ferɪ/
- Noun
- Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- Transitive Verb
- To take from one place to another, as by boat
B1TOEICMorehigh and dry
US /haɪ ənd draɪ/
UK /hai ænd drai/
- Adjective
- In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
- Out of the water; beached.
- Adverb
- Without help or resources; in a difficult situation.
A2Morehop off
US /hɑp ɔf/
UK /hɔp ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
- To leave or depart quickly or informally.
A2Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morejump on
US /dʒʌmp ɑn/
UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
A1Morelaid back
US /led bæk/
UK /leɪd bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
A2Morenearby
US /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/
UK /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/
- Adjective
- Close to where you are
- Adverb
- Not far away; close
A2TOEICMoretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- laid back
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- cool off: To become cooler.
- hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- million: 1,000,000
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- nearby: Close to where you are
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
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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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