Vocabulary

• school of hard knocks: Learning from difficult experiences rather than formal education.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• going on: To continue doing something
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• pass along: To give something to someone.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• see through: To realize the truth about
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• look back: To think about past events
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• weight down: To make something heavier or more difficult to move.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on to: Toward something; forward
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• page out: Send a message via pager to someone.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
• in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
• in terms of
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of late: Recently; lately.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• into time: Over a period, involving a gradual process or change.
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• push away: To move someone or something away from you by pushing.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• go on: To continue doing something
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• check out
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• poverty: State of being poor
• habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
• subconscious: Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
• job: Something that must be done
• gossip: To talk about others' private lives
• improvement: Addition or change that makes something better