Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• have to: Must do
• in the hot seat: In a stressful or difficult position requiring accountability.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in stride: To deal with problems or difficulties calmly and without allowing them to influence what you are doing
• tv show: A television program.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• below the belt: An unfair or unethical attack, remark, or action.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• single step: A solitary action or measure.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• look the part: To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
• in the can: Completed; successfully finished.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• deal with
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
• of a certain age: Refers politely to someone who is middle-aged or older.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• all in the family: Involving or belonging to the same family or close relatives.
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• musical accompaniment: Music played to support a main melody or performance.
• slob about: To be lazy and inactive, doing nothing productive.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• song and dance: A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
• saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look on the bright side: Try to find the positive aspect in a bad situation.
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• due to: Because of; owing to
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
• off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
• knock it off: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
• check out
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• respect: To follow the established rules
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• persona: Personality that you project in public
• public: Owned by the government
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
• host: Mass; a great number
• great: Very good; better than before
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• central: Being in the middle
• icon: Small image on a computer screen
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• rob: Person's name
• humor: Quality that makes something funny
• guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
• largely: In large part; mainly or chiefly
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• history: Established pattern or record
• sheen: Soft, smooth, shiny quality, as of glossy hair