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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

food-cooking B2

drain the water

Discover the correct way to use the phrase 'drain the water' in culinary and everyday household contexts.
academic B2

draw a line

Discover how to use the English expression 'draw a line' in academic and casual contexts to set clear boundaries, establish limits, and separate different tasks effectively.
business B2

draw on experience

Discover how to use the business English expression 'draw on experience' to describe utilizing your past knowledge and professional skills to handle new challenges.
business B2

draw up a proposal

Learn how to use the business English phrase 'draw up a proposal' to describe drafting formal agreements, contracts, and project pitches in professional environments.
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daily-life B2

dread the thought

Discover the meaning of 'dread the thought', see natural examples, and learn how to use this common English expression to describe feeling anxious about the future.
entertainment B2

dress rehearsal

Understand the English term 'dress rehearsal'. Learn how to use it in theatrical and everyday contexts with natural examples and helpful exercises.
relationships B2

drift out of contact

Understand what 'drift out of contact' means in English. Find everyday examples, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and test your knowledge with practice.
slang B2

drip too hard

Discover the hip-hop slang 'drip too hard,' used to describe someone whose style, outfit, or overall vibe is incredibly fashionable and cool.
daily-life B2

drive a hard bargain

Learn how to use the idiom 'drive a hard bargain' to describe someone who is a tough negotiator.
academic B2

drop a class

Understand the academic phrase 'drop a class' in English. Learn when and how to use it, read natural examples, and practice with exercises.
relationships B2

drop by unannounced

Master the casual expression 'drop by unannounced' to talk about visiting friends or family without giving them a heads-up.
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daily-life B2

drop the subject

Find out how to use 'drop the subject' to stop talking about a sensitive or annoying topic.
food-cooking B2

dry wine

What does 'dry wine' actually mean? Learn how to use this essential wine term correctly in English with real-life conversational examples.
entertainment B2

dubbing studio

Learn the term 'dubbing studio' and how to describe the place where foreign language voice tracks are recorded for films.
food-cooking B2

dust with sugar

Understand how to use 'dust with sugar' to describe lightly sprinkling powdered sugar over desserts.
entertainment B2

dystopian future

Understand the meaning of "dystopian future" in literature and film, with examples, pronunciation, and common errors.
travel B2

early departure

Learn the formal travel term 'early departure'. Understand how hotels handle guests leaving before their scheduled check-out date with clear examples.
daily-life B2

earn a reputation

Learn how to use 'earn a reputation' to talk about how someone becomes known for a specific quality.
daily-life B2

ease the pain

Discover how to use 'ease the pain' to describe making physical or emotional suffering more bearable.
travel B2

eastbound traffic

Master the travel phrase 'eastbound traffic' in English. Learn how to describe vehicle flow and navigate highway reports.