break it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Moreham
US /hæm/
UK /hæm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smoked meat from leg of a pig, often eaten cold
- Intransitive Verb
- To act really badly (on stage)
B1Morehamburger
US /ˈhæmˌbɚɡɚ/
UK /'hæmbɜ:ɡə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bread roll with patty of minced beef inside
A2Morequit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1More
Vocabulary
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- buy: To believe something; accept
- stop: To block or close something
- hamburger: Bread roll with patty of minced beef inside
- ham: Smoked meat from leg of a pig, often eaten cold
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- quit: To leave a job
- lek: Basic unit of money in Albania
- de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/03/07Ever wanted to order a hamburger in English but felt a little unsure? This hilarious clip uses a super catchy, repetitive phrase to help you nail the polite 'I would like to buy a hamburger' sentence structure. It's a fun, daily practical way to boost your speaking confidence!
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