Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• got to: To arrive at some place
• hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• actions speak louder than words: What people do is more important than what they say.
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• take stock: To review or assess a situation.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• crack on: To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• on the wrong foot: Beginning something with a mistake or unfavorable impression.
• set off: To start a journey
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
• start up: A newly established business.
• think outside the box: To think creatively and differently from usual ideas.
• outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
• sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
• not miss a trick: To notice everything, especially details and opportunities.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• buy in bulk: To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• faff around: To spend time in a disorganized or ineffective way.
• sit down: To take a seat
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• on the market: Available for sale.
• backseat driver: A passenger in a car who gives unwanted advice to the driver.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• dog eat dog: A situation where people compete fiercely and ruthlessly.
• claw back: To recover something, especially money, that was previously lost or given away.
• stand out
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• keep your eyes peeled: Be watchful and alert for something specific.
• in the limelight: At the center of public attention.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• on time
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• left out: To forget; omit
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• pass the buck: Avoid responsibility by blaming someone else.
• in terms of
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
• split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
• on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
• at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• against you: In opposition to you.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• pull your weight: To do one’s fair share of work.
• going on: To continue doing something
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• business: A company formed for making profit
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• evolve: To develop certain features
• water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
• fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
• sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
• sell: To exchange something for money
• team: Group of people working on a task together
• manager: Person who controls and runs a business or group
• cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.