Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at least: As a minimum
• equity markets: A place where stocks and shares are bought and sold.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• in terms of
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• going on: To continue doing something
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• have to: Must do
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
• down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
• such as: For example; like
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in reaction to: As a response to something.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• down to the wire: Until the last possible moment before a deadline or decision.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• cash flow
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• concern about: To worry about something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• up the wall: Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• set up
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
• turn things around: To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• at minimum: At the lowest or smallest amount or degree.
• stay up: To not go to bed until late
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
• quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
• crucial: Extremely important or necessary
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• huge: Very very large
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• couple: To join something to something else
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• quarter: 25 cents
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• margin: Edge of an area
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• point: An item to be discussed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• datum: Item of factual information
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• democrat: An advocate of democratic principles