Vocabulary

• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• have to: Must do
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at least: As a minimum
• on to: Toward something; forward
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• go on: To continue doing something
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• crunch time: A critical period when extra effort is needed.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• facing off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• go public: To offer shares of a company to the public on the stock market for the first time.
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• back pay: Money that an employer owes to an employee for work that was performed in the past but not properly compensated at the time.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• make over: To transfer the ownership of something to someone
• look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• neither side: Not either of two sides or parties.
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• final stretch: The last part of something; the concluding phase.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• stay afloat: To have enough money to pay what you owe; to survive financially.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
• keep up with the Joneses : To try to own all the same expensive objects and do all the same things as your friends or neighbours, in order to seem as successful as them
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• off script: Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• for a laugh: Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
• going on: To continue doing something
• stay over: To stay at someone's house for a night.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• concern about: To worry about something.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• scare away: To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• ballot: Piece of paper used for the purpose of voting
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• person: Man, woman or child
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• truth: Real facts about something
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• voter: Person who can vote in an election