Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• deal with
• have to: Must do
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• at least: As a minimum
• cry uncle: To admit defeat or ask for mercy; to surrender.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in charge: To be responsible for
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
• dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• turn things around: To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• bring back: To cause to remember
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• check out
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
• shit on: To criticize or treat someone unfairly.
• say uncle: To admit defeat or give up under pressure.
• play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
• to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• bring together: To cause people to be friendly or to work well with each other.
• in God's name: Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
• fill up
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• been there, done that: To have already experienced something and be tired of it.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• hop up: To jump or climb onto something.
• shortly afterward: A short time after something else.
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• knuckle down: To start working or studying hard.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• losing streak: A series of consecutive losses or failures.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• buckle down: To apply oneself seriously to a task or problem; to begin to work hard and earnestly.
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• set up
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• hang around: To spend time with someone
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• going on: To continue doing something
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• fall out
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• master: To gain control over something
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• peace: Calm and quiet state
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• crafty: Being cunning to get others to do what you want
• pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• negotiator: Person holding a discussion to reach agreement
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• uncle: Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt