Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• have to: Must do
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• at least: As a minimum
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
• wrestle with: To struggle to understand or make a difficult decision.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
• in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• jack up: To lift something to a higher position
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• mountain biking: The sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• speed up: To move more quickly
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
• social bonding: The development of close interpersonal relationships.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
• in record time: Faster than has ever been done before.
• tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• lead to: To result in some action
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
• attrition rate: The rate at which employees leave a company over a certain period.
• shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• dial up
• on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
• feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
• check out
• knock out: To hit and make unconscious
• this day and age: The present period or modern times.
• in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• set up
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• on time
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• nod off: To fall asleep (usually without planning to)
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• hack it: To manage to deal with or succeed in something.
• human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• positive side: The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
• at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
• talk shit: To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• on command: Immediately when told to do something.
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• tricky question: A question that is difficult to answer, often because it is designed to be confusing or misleading.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• overwhelmingly positive: Extremely positive; having a very strong and favorable effect.
• on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• filter out: To remove or separate something unwanted from a liquid or gas using a filter; to remove or ignore something unwanted from a group or collection.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in service: Available for use; operational
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• performance: Act of doing something
• flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate