Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• deal with
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• going on: To continue doing something
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• above the law: Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• in terms of
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at random
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• break up
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• out of pocket: Having spent more money than one has received.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• turn off
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• nail down: To define, decide, or confirm the details of something definitively.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• pure and simple: Used to emphasize that something is exactly as stated, nothing more.
• make up to: To compensate or atone to someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• name names: To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
• single out
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• pay gap: The difference between the average earnings of different groups of people (e.g., men and women) in a workforce.
• past time: An activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
• pay out: To finish paying a debt
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• regardless of
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
• to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• liable for: Legally responsible for something.
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• coming over: To change sides in a discussion
• stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• against the clock: Rushed and under pressure to meet a deadline.
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• take it away: To remove something.
• up top: In or at the highest position or location.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• next to: Being located along side another
• at school: Present and attending school.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• buy back: To purchase something again after selling it.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• sign into: To enter a system or service by providing credentials.
• put forth: To bring into existence
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
• without incident: Happening without any unexpected trouble or accident.
• jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• sneak in: To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• on time
• humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• never in a million years: To express that something is extremely unlikely or impossible.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
• stand out
• catch fire: To start burning; to ignite.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
• stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• tick down: To count down or progressively decrease over time.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• stake out: To watch a building or area continuously, usually by the police, in order to gather information or prevent crime
• do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• behind the curve: Not keeping up with current trends or developments.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• at least: As a minimum
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
• in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• take down: To capture physically
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• reproductive: Concerning the process of making children
• abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• presidential: Concerning the president
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
• warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows