action hero

collocation in English

meaningsofactionandhero

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action
noun
uk
/ˈæk.ʃən/us
/ˈæk.ʃən/
the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem ...
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hero
noun[C]
uk
/ˈhɪə.rəʊ/us
/ˈhɪr.oʊ/
a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved ...
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(Definition ofactionandherofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, they also wanted him to grow more flexible near the end of the film, transforming into anactionhero.
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The article about him revealed that he hoped to someday play anactionhero.
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The ultimate kidactionheroshow comes back!
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What differentiates the hotshot from anactionherois that a hotshot works within the context of a group or team.
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His makeover asactionherocan't go unnoticed, but his demolition man act is unconvincing for action larger than his boyish shoulders.
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He's just a loving father, never failing to be there for his kids, who has been thrust into the role of quasiactionhero.
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His colourful attire and unique base voice also helped him capture the imagination of the average viewer as the manlyactionhero.
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He is a classical type ofactionhero.
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Though initially he mainly played romantic characters, he soon expanded his acting skills and successfully transformed into anactionhero.
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This is the first time he is undergoing image makeover for a film in order not to be stereotyped as anactionhero.
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Sumant, is able to achieve his idea, of changing his image from a soft and family hero to anactionhero.
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Through this movie he's launched as a full fledgedactionhero.
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Film journalists stated that he was the fastest risingactionheroof the time.
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Picard's character was changed from the angst-ridden character viewers have seen before, to anactionherotype.
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Ian in particular served the role of theactionhero.
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Sheen, who portrays a spoof of action heroes, went through a tough weight lifting/training program to gain the physique needed to play the role of anactionhero.
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The character's unexpected popularity with a multitude of audiences, would later shape his appearances both as a traditionalactionheroand as a positive role model for younger viewers.
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Often their usage is dramatic and wildly exaggerated, showing action heroes tripping or disarming an adversary, breaking furniture, or other dramatic activities.
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