Vocabulary

• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• have to: Must do
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• pass down: To give something to someone younger than you in your family, often after you die.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• link up: To connect or join together physically.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• tie up: To be occupied or engaged in something
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• run out of steam: To lose energy or momentum during an activity.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• at least: As a minimum
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
• to a T: Exactly, perfectly fitting or accurate.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• kick off: To start a football match.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
• down to the wire: Until the last possible moment before a deadline or decision.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• go on: To continue doing something
• finish with: To end a relationship
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• pass over: To cross or bypass
• clear out: To empty things out of a place
• roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
• in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
• deal with
• in stock: Available to buy in a store
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• get it together: To organize your life and become more responsible.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• ride off: To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• such as: For example; like
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• couple: To join something to something else
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• bounce: A person's energy or confidence
• leave: To go away from; depart
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• defense: Argument in support of something
• important: Having power or authority
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• point: An item to be discussed
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• sidekick: Person often with another more important person
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• squad: A sports team
• shadow: To cover something with shade
• notably: In a way that deserves notice; particularly
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• rookie: New to doing something; beginner
• duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
• championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
• curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
• comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
• smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
• teammate: Fellow member of a team
• derrick: Framework erected over an oil well to allow drill