Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• anyone's guess: Something that is unknown and cannot be predicted.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• have to: Must do
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
• keep it up: To continue doing something well
• through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
• 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 depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• like a million bucks: To look or feel extremely good or attractive.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• catch fire: To start burning; to ignite.
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
• at least: As a minimum
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• spin class: A fitness class that involves riding a stationary bicycle to music, typically in a group setting.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• bargain on: To rely on or depend on something happening.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the flesh: In person; physically present.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• light on: To illuminate something.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
• white: Person's name
• speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
• tonight: Night following this day