Vocabulary

• on to: Toward something; forward
• at bat: A player's turn to bat.
• go on: To continue doing something
• due to: Because of; owing to
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• at least: As a minimum
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in the know: Having secret or special information about something.
• work out
• contract in: To formally engage someone by contract.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• come up to: To meet expectations
• under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
• on a tear: Engaged in a lively or energetic activity spree.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• on base: Having reached a base safely in baseball.
• hit home: To have a strong emotional impact; to affect deeply.
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• have to: Must do
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• playing second fiddle: Having a subordinate or less important role than another.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
• tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• leave: To go away from; depart
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• altogether: All things considered
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• injury: Physical or emotional harm or damage
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• rookie: New to doing something; beginner
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
• rib: One of the curved bones protecting the chest/heart
• lineup: People arranged by police for identification
• sprain: To cause an injury to a joint in the body
• teammate: Fellow member of a team
• playoff: Contest to determine which team goes to the final
• freeman: Someone who is not a slave