Vocabulary

• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• call up: To require someone to join the army
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• on to: Toward something; forward
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
• finish with: To end a relationship
• warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
• on the spin: Happening consecutively or in succession.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• dunk on: To score by forcibly putting the ball into the basket.
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• go on: To continue doing something
• on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• wait on: To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
• at least: As a minimum
• knock down: To hit something so it falls down
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
• drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
• game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
• on the deck: Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• toe the line: To conform to a rule or standard; to obey orders without question.
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• help out: To assist someone
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• on the block: Available for sale; up for auction.
• stretch out: To extend your body, especially by lying down and reaching with your arms and legs.
• play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• next to: Being located along side another
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• on threes: Performing actions by counting to three for timing or rhythm.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• pass for: To be accepted as being another person
• got it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• off the mark: Inaccurate; not correct.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• on cue: At exactly the moment expected or required.
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• swear at: To use offensive language to or about (someone).
• get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
• deal with
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• in store: About to happen in the future
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• cook off: A contest where participants compete in cooking.
• being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• finish out: To complete the remainder of a period before stopping.
• offer up: To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• get it up: To find energy or motivation
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• aside from
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• set up
• bring back: To cause to remember
• by foot: Walking, instead of using transport
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• cook out: To prepare and eat food outdoors, often on a grill.
• third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
• spin out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• drive down: To cause something to decrease or become lower.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• stay up: To not go to bed until late
• speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
• out of sorts: Slightly unwell or unhappy.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• pass by: To go past someone or something.
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• sub out: To remove someone temporarily from a game or position.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• set by: To separate and save for another use or time
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• good luck charm: An object that is believed to bring good luck.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• have against: Hold a grudge or dislike towards someone.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• lead to: To result in some action
• time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on the record: Officially documented or registered.
• in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
• fight out: Engage in a fight until it fully ends or a conclusion is reached.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• slam: To criticize sharply
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• defense: Argument in support of something
• loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
• annual: Happening once a year, or every year
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• point: An item to be discussed
• foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
• great: Very good; better than before
• coach: Large, comfortable bus
• arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
• alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• come: To arrive at a place
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• left: To go away from; depart
• line: Border that divides two places or regions
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• rim: Outer edge of something circular
• call: A order or request for action
• dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
• stoke: To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
• tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
• basket: Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
• weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
• hunter: Someone who hunts animals to kill them
• coliseum: Large round sports stadium with tiered seats
• halftime: Rest time between two periods of a game