Vocabulary
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- let the dust settle: To wait until a situation calms down before acting or judging.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- keep out of: To avoid entering a place; to stay away from a place.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the moment: At this time; now
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- respond: To answer something or someone
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- point: An item to be discussed
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- dusty: (Of a color) having a slightly grayish hue
- restructure: To change or organize something in a different way
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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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Evangeline posted on 2021/02/27Ever wondered what to do when things get a bit messy at work? This "English We Speak" episode breaks down the super useful idiom 'let the dust settle' with a fun, real-life office dialogue. You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for casual conversations and workplace situations!
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