Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• got to: To arrive at some place
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• have to: Must do
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• out of practice: Having declined in skill or ability due to lack of recent practice.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• dog days: The hottest and most oppressive period of summer.
• going on: To continue doing something
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
• play ball: Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• theme music: A recurring piece of music associated with a particular film, television program, or event.
• off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
• go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
• contract in: To formally engage someone by contract.
• ride along: To accompany someone in a vehicle.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• bounce around: To move in an energetic and lively manner; to jump or spring about.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• team building: The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• coach up: Train or improve someone's skills through teaching or practice.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• get after: To talk to in order to get someone to do something
• go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
• coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
• in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• go nowhere: To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• next to: Being located along side another
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• talk back
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• veteran: Person experienced through long service
• spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• staff: Employees of a company
• motion: Suggestion at a meeting
• point: An item to be discussed
• draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• great: Very good; better than before
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
• wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
• bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• coach: Large, comfortable bus
• beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
• warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
• spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
• quarterback: Payer who directs play in American football
• lynch: (Of a mob) to illegally put to death by hanging
• madden: Person's name