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The Bravest Word

Today's quote comes from Charlie Mackesy's book "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," highlighting the courage in asking for help.

What is the bravest thing you've ever said?

HELP.

Asking for help isn't giving up. É recusar-se a desistir.It's refusing to give up.

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foi a coisa mais que já disseste?. ajuda não é . É desistir.

What is the bravest thing you've ever said?HELP.Asking for help isn't giving up. It's refusing to give up.

Today's vocabulary

❓ Qual: What🛡️ Corajosa [femin. adjective]: Brave🆘 Socorro [masc. noun]: Help🗣️ Pedir: To ask❌ Desistir: To give up✋ Recusar-se a: To refuse to

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