Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• at least: As a minimum
• on to: Toward something; forward
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• look back: To think about past events
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• positive side: The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• hot to trot: Very eager or enthusiastic to do something.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• eye popping: To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
• takes effect: To become operative; to come into force or begin to apply.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• have to: Must do
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• by the day: With each passing day; daily.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• deal with
• going on: To continue doing something
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• sub in: To replace someone temporarily, especially in sports.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
• weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
• duke in: To begin fighting or boxing each other.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• of late: Recently; lately.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
• crush: Strong attraction to someone
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
• steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
• favor: Support or approval from people
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• role: Character played by an actor
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• point: An item to be discussed
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• gracious: Characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, luxury
• prediction: A statement of what will happen next
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
• historical: Connected with the past
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
• commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• coin: A small, flat piece of metal used as money
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• congressional: Concerning the US congress
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
• disapproval: When you don't like or agree with something
• birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth