Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• going on: To continue doing something
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• calling a spade a spade: To speak honestly and directly about something.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• black and white
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• set up
• clear as mud: Very unclear or confusing; not easy to understand.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• sit on it: To delay making a decision or taking action.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in terms of
• chip away: To gradually make something weaker or smaller.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
• drag down: To cause something to fall to a lower level or standard.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• sign me up: To enlist; enroll; register
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• triple down: To reinforce one's effort or position, especially under pressure.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• crush: Strong attraction to someone
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• military: Army or armed forces
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• leave: To go away from; depart
• affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• act: To behave in a certain way
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
• establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• veto: To not allow while in a position of authority
• socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
• voter: Person who can vote in an election
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want