Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• back then: At that time in the past.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• on to: Toward something; forward
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• work out
• piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• flip over: To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
• in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• pan out: (Of events) to happen as you expected them to
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• right this second: Immediately; at this very moment
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• on a silver platter: Given something easily without effort.
• give away
• from a mile away: Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
• play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
• look back: To think about past events
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• fly by: To pass quickly
• smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
• power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• night and day: Continuously; all the time.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
• chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• both times: On two occasions.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in a flash: Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
• play through: Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• film studio: A facility where motion pictures are produced, including sound stages, editing rooms, and other production resources.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• side project: A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• in service: Available for use; operational
• teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
• go on: To continue doing something
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
• throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• board member: A person who serves on the board of directors of a company or organization.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
• hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
• hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
• tee up: To place a golf ball on a tee.
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• blaze a trail: To be the first to do something good
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• followed through: To fulfill a promise
• persevere through: To continue or persist in something despite difficulties or obstacles.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• next to: Being located along side another
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• mindset: Way someone things about something
• entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• tiny: Very, very small
• venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• vision: Ability to see; eyesight
• ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• fortune: What might happen to you in the future
• blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• own: To have something as your property
• founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• quit: To leave a job
• entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
• blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
• startup: A company just starting its operations
• global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
• gamble: To play games to win money
• entrepreneurship: Starting up of new businesses
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• reed: Person's name
• gaga: Mentally incapable, through age
• yahoo: Person who is not very intelligent or cultured