Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• at least: As a minimum
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• think back: To recapture the past
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• by any stretch of the imagination: Not true or possible under any circumstances.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
• keep at: To continuously try to do something
• lead to: To result in some action
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• blow out: (Of tire) to explode
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
• go away: To go on vacation
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• count on: To depend on someone
• roll over: To make a payment later than planned
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
• sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• going on: To continue doing something
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• financial: Involving money
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
• premium: Having a higher than normal quality
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• dividend: Money given to the owners of stock in a company
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• datum: Item of factual information
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.