Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• got to: To arrive at some place
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• at least: As a minimum
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• deal with
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in terms of
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• knock out: To hit and make unconscious
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• regardless of
• by numbers: Doing something exactly according to instructions or method.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• write off: To cancel a debt; to recognize as a loss.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• check out
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• put forth: To bring into existence
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
• tic tacs: A brand of small, hard, mint-flavored candies.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• next to: Being located along side another
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the line of duty: While performing one's job or official responsibilities.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• fair and square: In an honest and straightforward manner; legitimately.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
• in charge: To be responsible for
• gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• such as: For example; like
• no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• start over: To begin again.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• rip it up: To tear something into pieces forcefully.
• break out
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
• on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• make up: To invent or create a story
• zero in: To focus on a target
• say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• fill up
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• concern about: To worry about something.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• move along: To make progress; advance.
• on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• tell it like it is: To speak very honestly and directly.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
• shed: Small building used for storage
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• consent: To agree or give approval to do something
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• respect: To follow the established rules
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• respond: To answer something or someone
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• client: Person paying for professional services
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• public: Owned by the government
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• the: Used to refer to something already mentioned
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• disgrace: Shame or dishonor
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
• expensive: Costing a lot of money
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• presidential: Concerning the president
• special: Being additional or extra
• stay: To keep trying without giving up
• runoff: A second election to find a winner
• moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
• ion: Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
• thee: An old-fashioned word for you
• fore: (In combination) before; in the front part
• subpoena: Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
• ting: Light clear metallic sound, as of a small bell
• hast: Old form of 'has'