Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• red herring: Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question.
• put forth: To bring into existence
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• in solidarity: With unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; showing support or sympathy.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• side against: To support one party in opposition to another.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• stick up for: To defend (yourself, someone else)
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• black and white
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
• sum up
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• work out
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• deal with
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• concern about: To worry about something.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• bust in: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully, often with the intention of confronting or apprehending someone.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• turn on
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• huge: Very very large
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• important: Having power or authority
• 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
• carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• point: An item to be discussed
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• conjecture: Forming an opinion/conclusion with little evidence
• birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth