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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

disappoint your parents

Learn how to use 'disappoint your parents' in English. Find clear definitions, natural conversational examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

discover a secret

Learn how to use the phrase 'discover a secret' in English. Explore natural examples, pronunciation, common mistakes, and interactive exercises.
relationships B2

discover someone's personality

Learn how to use 'discover someone's personality' in English. Explore natural conversation examples, common mistakes, and helpful practice exercises.
relationships B2

discuss in detail

Learn how to use 'discuss in detail' to talk about having deep, thorough conversations with loved ones or partners.
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daily-life B2

dislike the taste

Learn the common English expression 'dislike the taste'. Get natural examples, common learner mistakes, and helpful practice exercises.
daily-life B2

dismiss an idea

Understand how to use 'dismiss an idea' in English. Read natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice with exercises.
daily-life B2

display your work

Learn how to use the English phrase 'display your work'. Includes everyday examples, common mistakes, and practice activities.
daily-life B2

distinguish between the two

Learn how to use 'distinguish between the two' to describe telling the difference between two very similar things in daily life.
daily-life B2

disturb the peace

Understand the formal and legal expression 'disturb the peace,' used to describe causing a public disruption.
daily-life B2

divide the profits

Learn how to use 'divide the profits' to describe sharing business earnings or money made from a joint effort.
daily-life B2

distribute the flyers

Learn how to use 'distribute the flyers' to talk about handing out promotional papers or leaflets in daily life.
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daily-life B2

divorce your spouse

Learn how to use 'divorce your spouse' to describe the legal termination of a marriage.
daily-life B2

do a double take

Learn the meaning of 'do a double take,' see natural conversation examples, and master this common English idiom used when you see something surprising.
academic B2

do a survey

Learn how to use 'do a survey' in academic and research contexts, explore formal alternatives like 'conduct a survey', and practice with natural examples.
slang B2

doom spending

Learn about 'doom spending,' a modern term for purchasing luxury or non-essential items to cope with economic anxiety.
daily-life B2

double your income

Learn how to use the phrase "double your income" naturally in English. Discover its meaning, common mistakes, and practical everyday examples.
daily-life B2

doubt someone's sincerity

Learn how to use the English expression 'doubt someone's sincerity' naturally to express skepticism about someone's genuine intentions.
slang B2

down bad

Learn the meaning of 'down bad,' a popular slang term used to describe someone who is desperately infatuated, obsessed, or in a miserable state.
business B2

down the line

Learn how to use 'down the line' to talk about future events, consequences, or decisions in casual business conversations.
daily-life B2

drag your feet

Learn the meaning of 'drag your feet,' see natural everyday examples, avoid common learner mistakes, and practice using this common English idiom.