Vocabulary

• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• 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.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in store: About to happen in the future
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• pass down: To give something to someone younger than you in your family, often after you die.
• keep it up: To continue doing something well
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• in style: Fashionable; popular
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• for the win: Used to express enthusiasm or determination to achieve victory or success.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• at the worst: Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• take down: To capture physically
• break out
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• sum up
• kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• pull away: To drive (vehicle) away;
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• at the elbow: Being physically very close to someone, often providing assistance.
• roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• count on: To depend on someone
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• post up: In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• pass over: To cross or bypass
• look back: To think about past events
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• dominant: The strongest; most powerful
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• bounce: A person's energy or confidence
• leave: To go away from; depart
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• point: An item to be discussed
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• squad: A sports team
• lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
• rookie: New to doing something; beginner
• coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
• spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
• history: Established pattern or record
• title: Book produced by a publisher
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• roller: Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
• duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
• roster: List of people's names who have some duty to do
• championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
• cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
• comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
• stint: Short period of time
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• peat: Acid black material used as soil for some plants