Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in terms of
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• going on: To continue doing something
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• hedge in: To surround or restrict movement or freedom.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• regardless of
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• compared with: In relation to
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• into thin air: To vanish completely and mysteriously.
• out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• check out
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
• have to: Must do
• strip away: To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
• cash flow
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• go on: To continue doing something
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• lead to: To result in some action
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• pay down: To reduce the amount of money needing to be paid
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• material: Cloth; fabric
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
• rational: Able to think clearly
• compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
• consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• regulate: To control something with rules or laws
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• retail: Business of selling products to the public
• household: Being in everyday use; common
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• favor: Support or approval from people
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• likelihood: Chance that something might happen
• speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• downside: Negative aspect of something
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• act: To behave in a certain way
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
• datum: Item of factual information
• gambling: Act of betting money on events
• lineup: People arranged by police for identification
• online: Connected to the internet
• brokerage: Stock broker's business