Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in terms of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• next to: Being located along side another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• stress out: To become anxious, worried, or tense.
• snap at: To speak to someone in a sharp or angry way.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
• deal with
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
• hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• skirt around: To avoid dealing with a topic or issue directly.
• lay it on: To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
• coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
• like a charm: Working perfectly well or successfully.
• works like a charm: To be very effective or successful with little effort.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• on the same wavelength: Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• join in
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• such an idiot: Expressing strong disapproval or frustration at someone's foolish action.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
• strike up: To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
• scratch the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
• going on: To continue doing something
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• regardless of
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• communicate: To give and exchange information
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• respond: To answer something or someone
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
• kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful