Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• for my sins: Humorously expressing regret for a misdeed or burden accepted.
• on the cross: Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
• sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• get a hold: To make contact with someone
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
• leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• brush off: To ignore or dismiss something or someone.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• on time
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• all hell broke loose: A situation becomes suddenly chaotic or out of control.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• going on: To continue doing something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go on: To continue doing something
• have to: Must do
• to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
• objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
• bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• click: To work well with someone or something
• assign: To give someone a particular job to do
• guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• leave: To go away from; depart
• log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
• pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• qualified: To earn a qualification through exam, studying
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• person: Man, woman or child
• faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• luggage: Suitcases and bags
• elevate: To make something higher
• erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
• trunk: Long nose of an elephant
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• understatement: Description undervaluing how important a thing is
• autopilot: (For ships, planes) automatic navigational device
• providence: Force believed to control or protect our lives
• airplane: A machine that flies through the air
• timeframe: Expected beginning and end of a period