Vocabulary

• on the go: Very busy and active.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at least: As a minimum
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have to: Must do
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• next to: Being located along side another
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in a pinch: In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• go on: To continue doing something
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• up to snuff: Meeting the required standard; satisfactory.
• teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
• to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
• in lieu of: Instead of.
• lieu of: Instead of
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• load up on: To acquire a large quantity of something, often in preparation for an event or shortage.
• drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the can: Completed; successfully finished.
• come clean: To confess fully; to admit wrongdoing.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
• in stock: Available to buy in a store
• par for the course: A typical or expected result, often something unpleasant.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• check out
• fix on: To choose or decide on something or someone.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
• instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• viral: Of or caused by a virus
• syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• section: A part of a whole
• flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• feast: Religious celebration
• cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
• haul: To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• smoothie: Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
• corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
• dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
• collagen: Type of protein that is often used in skin cream and in plastic surgery because it makes skin look younger
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
• store: To put things in a place for later use
• flake: Thin and very small piece of something
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• famous: Excellent
• corny: Silly or sentimental, e.g. because old-fashioned
• convenience: Quality of being easy to do or saving time
• prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
• selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
• fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
• lamb: Young sheep
• nest: Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc.
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
• soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
• scallop: Type of shellfish with two flat, round shells
• corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
• spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
• pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
• saucy: Disrespectful in a light and playful way
• butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
• noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
• enchilada: Tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce