Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• safe flight: A phrase used to wish someone a journey without any problems or accidents in the air.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• going on: To continue doing something
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• on parade: In a state of formal display or ceremony.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• slip up: To make a mistake
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• float around: To circulate or spread, especially rumors or gossip.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• out of date: Expired; too old to be used
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• fuss over: To show excessive attention or care for someone.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• tumble down: To fall quickly and in a chaotic way.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
• buy up: To buy all of something for sale
• drug cartels: Criminal organizations that control drug trafficking operations.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
• in poor taste: Showing bad manners or being offensive; inappropriate.
• sit down: To take a seat
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• huge deal: Something very important or significant.
• move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• buckle down: To apply oneself seriously to a task or problem; to begin to work hard and earnestly.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• due to: Because of; owing to
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• carry out
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• matter of opinion: Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
• check out
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• rock the boat: To do or say something that causes problems or upsets people.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• rage: Strong or violent anger
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• respond: To answer something or someone
• monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• host: Mass; a great number
• sketch: Brief account of something without many details
• accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• part: Division of a book
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• presidential: Concerning the president
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• lingerie: Women's underwear and nightclothes
• twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• online: Connected to the internet
• latte: Espresso coffee filled up with hot milk
• skit: Brief dramatic performance, often amusing