Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• check out
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• gross out: To cause someone to feel disgusted.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• out of luck: To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in small doses: Acceptable or enjoyable only when limited in quantity.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• on a string: To be under someone's control or influence.
• cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• hanging upside down: Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• wear out
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• the plot thickens: The story or situation is becoming more complicated or mysterious.
• at least: As a minimum
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
• shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
• from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
• see through: To realize the truth about
• piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
• off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• at sea
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
• like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• roll by: To pass, especially of time.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• tough it out: To endure a period of hardship or difficulty with determination.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
• take down: To capture physically
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in diapers: Wearing diapers; in early infancy or very immature.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• going on: To continue doing something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• chase after: To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
• off the face of the earth: To vanish completely and become impossible to find.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• pressed for time: Having very little time; in a hurry.
• get the better of: To defeat or overcome someone or something, especially emotions.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• awkward: Lacking smooth movement
• material: Cloth; fabric
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
• silly: Careless
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
• plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• leave: To go away from; depart
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• act: To behave in a certain way
• horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
• sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
• legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
• cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
• humor: Quality that makes something funny
• choreography: Art of designing and arranging dances
• fog: Cloudy air that makes seeing things difficult
• mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
• remake: To arrange or prepare something again
• dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire