Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• have to: Must do
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• dial up
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
• sit on the fence: To remain neutral and not take sides in a disagreement.
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
• finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
• walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• across from: Being on the other side
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• go away: To go on vacation
• jack up: To lift something to a higher position
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
• such as: For example; like
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• firm: Company that sells goods or services
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• happen: To take place or occur
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
• Internet: Worldwide computer network system
• book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
• big: Popular