Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• have to: Must do
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• for instance: As an example.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• bargain for: To expect or anticipate something, especially unexpectedly.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• good luck charm: An object that is believed to bring good luck.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• check out
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• give and take
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
• bear with me: Be patient with me.
• sleight of hand: Skillful deception or trickery using the hands.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• up till: Until a particular time or point.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• got to: To arrive at some place
• dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• take a hike: A rude way of telling someone to go away.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in cahoots: Secretly working together, often for dishonest purposes.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• shopping area: A place where there are many shops.
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• sit down: To take a seat
• sniff out: To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• make up: To invent or create a story
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• at least: As a minimum
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• instance: An example of something; case
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• destination: The place you are traveling to
• random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
• prevalent: Being common; occurring frequently
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
• mentality: Attitude toward, or a belief about something
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
• outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
• couple: To join something to something else
• curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• leave: To go away from; depart
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
• shut: To stop being open for business
• charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• theft: Act of stealing
• part: Division of a book
• area: Amount of measured space
• cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
• gist: Main points of something
• subscriber: Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
• billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
• wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
• worthless: Being of no value; without positive aspects
• jade: Green stone used to make jewelry/art objects
• authorize: To officially or legally allow or give permission