Vocabulary
- used up: To use all of; consume
- take the biscuit: To be the most surprising or annoying of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- silly: Careless
- annoying: To make someone angry
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- biscuit: A cookie
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- annoy: To make someone angry
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- rob: Person's name
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
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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 2021/03/26Ever heard someone say something 'takes the biscuit' and wondered what it means? This fun episode of 'The English We Speak' breaks down this classic British idiom with a relatable dialogue, perfect for boosting your everyday English!
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