Step forward
Example: The team takes a step forward in the project
Definition
"Step forward" is an adverbial phrase used to describe a movement or action toward progress or improvement, often indicating advancement in a project, task, or personal development. For example, a team taking a "step forward" means they have made noticeable progress.
Etymology
The phrase "step forward" combines the noun "step," derived from Old English 'steppan,' meaning to move by lifting the foot, with the adverb "forward," from Old English 'forweard,' meaning toward the front. Together, it figuratively represents moving ahead in a physical or metaphorical sense.
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"Step forward" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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