Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in terms of
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• tie up: To be occupied or engaged in something
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• at least: As a minimum
• sit down: To take a seat
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• follow on: To happen as a result of something.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• after hours: After the usual closing time.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• beat on: To strike something repeatedly and with force.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• on short notice: With very little advance warning or time to prepare.
• written in stone: Impossible to change or alter; fixed and permanent.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• drive up: To cause something to increase.
• cash in: To sell asset to get money back
• against time: Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
• lock on: To establish a tracking signal on a target, typically used in the context of missile guidance systems.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• for instance: As an example.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
• on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• pay package: The total compensation an employee receives, including salary, benefits, and bonuses.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• check out
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• work out
• on a dime: Very quickly or within a very small space.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• cash flow
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• has over: To invite someone to your house.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• set up
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• in the flesh: In person; physically present.
• set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
• ask around: To ask several people for information or advice.
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• huge: Very very large
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• role: Character played by an actor
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• quarter: 25 cents
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• enterprise: A business or organization
• important: Having power or authority
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• sector: Part that a place is divided into
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• fiscal: Concerning government spending and taxing
• datum: Item of factual information
• counsel: To listen and give expert advice to someone
• inference: Conclusion reached after considering the evidence
• interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• breadth: Width; distance from one side to the another
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer