Vocabulary

• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• at least: As a minimum
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• around town: In the local area or vicinity.
• push the envelope: To go beyond the limits of what is normally done; to innovate.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• take offense: To feel resentful or upset as a result of something.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
• pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
• sum up
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
• got to: To arrive at some place
• out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• set after: To chase or pursue someone or something.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at the tail: At the end or last position in a line or group.
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• toe the line: To conform to a rule or standard; to obey orders without question.
• dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• 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 hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
• fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
• next to: Being located along side another
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
• feel out: To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• deal with
• check out
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• due: When something is required or expected
• wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
• dire: (E.g. of consequences) very serious
• wild: In a manner which lacks control
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
• smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• provocative: Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
• pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
• metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
• puff: To breath in and out quickly
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• cop: Slang for police officer
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
• live: To be alive
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• close: Almost; near
• video: Recording capturing action with sound
• title: Book produced by a publisher
• message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• bitch: To aggressively complain about something
• ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
• sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
• dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
• lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
• famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
• angel: Supernatural human figure from heaven with wings
• bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
• songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs