Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at least: As a minimum
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in terms of
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• check out
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• work out
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• sit down: To take a seat
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• turn off
• at the moment: At this time; now
• push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• walking the dog: To take a dog for a walk.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• for the fun of it: Doing something simply for enjoyment or amusement.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
• of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• tee off: To hit a golf ball off tee
• got to: To arrive at some place
• near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• call up: To require someone to join the army
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
• natural talent: An innate or inborn aptitude or skill.
• suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• taper off: To diminish or reduce gradually.
• regardless of
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• ass out: To eject someone forcibly from a place.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• cash in: To sell asset to get money back
• hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• put across: To communicate (ideas) effectively
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• fully operational: Completely functioning and ready for use.
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
• featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• business: A company formed for making profit
• method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
• level: Specific height of something
• schedule: A list of events and their times
• skill: Ability to do something well
• acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
• rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
• guitar: Stringed instrument played with the fingers
• golf: Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick