catch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorelandmark
US /ˈlændmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈlændmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Event that marks a change or turning point
- Easily recognizable structure that is easy to see
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMoretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moreturn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
A1Moreup till
US /ʌp tɪl/
UK /ʌp tɪl/
- other
- Until a particular time or point.
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- leave: To go away from; depart
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- til: Until
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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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Emily Cheng posted on 2019/12/24Ever feel like you're drifting apart from someone special? This emotional ballad from Frozen 2, "Lost in the Woods," explores that heartache and uses simple sentence structures perfect for A2 learners. You'll pick up on common conversational phrases while diving into this relatable theme!
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