Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• have to: Must do
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• read off: To recite or announce something from a list.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• around the corner: Very near; close by.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• post up: In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
• at least: As a minimum
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• knock down: To hit something so it falls down
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• over the hump: Past the most difficult part of a task or situation.
• cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• write off: To cancel a debt; to recognize as a loss.
• climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• in a pinch: In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• work out
• pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
• do over: To repeat an action; do something again
• on to: Toward something; forward
• from nowhere: Suddenly appearing without warning or expectation.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
• in contention: Competing and having a chance to win or succeed.
• on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• when push comes to shove: When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• rise to the occasion: To successfully deal with a difficult situation or challenge.
• play off: An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• right up there: Among the best or most successful.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
• sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
• opt in: To choose to participate in something; to give explicit consent.
• at ease
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• go on: To continue doing something
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
• respect: To follow the established rules
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• piece: A counter in a board game
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• great: Very good; better than before
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• coach: Large, comfortable bus
• level: Specific height of something
• shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
• bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
• unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
• super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
• maverick: Person who does not like to follow the rules
• snake: An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
• defensively: So as to protect something, yourself from attack
• ant: Insect with six legs that lives in large groups