Vocabulary

• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• have to: Must do
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• at least: As a minimum
• under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• laughing stock: Someone or something that is considered ridiculous and is ridiculed by many people.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• check out
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
• after hours: After the usual closing time.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• going on: To continue doing something
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• regardless of
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• in recent memory: Within the period people can still remember.
• in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• get away with murder: To do something wrong without being punished or stopped.
• in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• trash talk: Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• public outrage: A strong feeling of anger and shock felt by many people about something considered bad or unfair.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
• green light
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• fuss over: To show excessive attention or care for someone.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• all the rage: Being the current popular thing
• record label: A company that records and distributes music.
• talk into: To persuade someone to do something.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
• on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• 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 a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• got to: To arrive at some place
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• out of sync: Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
• under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• viral: Of or caused by a virus
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• performance: Act of doing something
• incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
• leave: To go away from; depart
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
• carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• public: Owned by the government
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• host: Mass; a great number
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• land: Region or country
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• widely: To a large degree; over a large range
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• live: To be alive
• happen: To take place or occur
• awkwardly: With a lack of smooth movement
• amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
• duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
• cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
• raven: Large black bird with shiny feathers
• lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product