Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• at least: As a minimum
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in terms of
• lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
• in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
• to the max: To the greatest possible extent or degree.
• magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• turn things around: To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• count on: To depend on someone
• put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• time for a change: A moment when it is appropriate or necessary to make a change.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
• window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• balls up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• deal with
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• spread all over: To become known or distributed widely throughout an area or group of people.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• 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
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• important: Having power or authority
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• coalition: Union of separate political parties
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fully: Completely or entirely
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
• envelope: Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
• turnout: Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
• bloc: People or nations with similar political aims