Vocabulary

• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• plug in
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in the sticks: In a remote or rural area, far from towns or cities.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• go on: To continue doing something
• blow out: (Of tire) to explode
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• set up
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• think outside the box: To think creatively and differently from usual ideas.
• outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
• go: To attend or be at a place
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• bread: Money or earnings
• bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
• transfer: To move to a different place, job or school
• beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
• card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
• clothing: Things you wear on your body, e.g. shirt or dress
• subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
• cash: Physical money (not credit card or digital)