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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

relationships B2

love-hate relationship

Understand what a 'love-hate relationship' is and how to use this common English expression for complex, mixed feelings.
travel B2

luggage reclaim

Learn how to use the term 'luggage reclaim' correctly when traveling through airports to find your bags after a flight.
entertainment B2

mainstream media

Learn how to use the term 'mainstream media' to discuss large-scale news, television, and entertainment outlets.
relationships B2

maintain a distance

Learn how to use 'maintain a distance' in English to describe keeping emotional or physical space in relationships, both at work and in your personal life.
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relationships B2

maintain good relations

Learn how to use 'maintain good relations' in English to describe keeping positive, friendly connections with others.
daily-life B2

make a complaint

Learn how to use the standard English collocation "make a complaint" to formally or informally express your dissatisfaction about a product or service.
academic B2

make a contribution

Master the formal academic expression 'make a contribution' to describe adding value to research, discussions, or projects with our detailed examples and guide.
business B2

make a deal

Learn how to use the common business English phrase 'make a deal' to describe reaching a mutual agreement or final transaction in professional and everyday settings.
entertainment B2

make a splash

Learn how to use the idiom 'make a splash' to describe someone or something making a big, successful impact in entertainment or public life.
business B2

make an offer

Master the business phrase 'make an offer' to confidently propose a price, bid, or terms of agreement in professional negotiations and real estate.
academic B2

make an outline

Learn how to use the phrase 'make an outline' to describe organizing your thoughts, essays, or presentations before writing.
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academic B2

make an assumption

Master the academic expression 'make an assumption' to describe logical premises in your writing. Learn correct collocations, common mistakes, and examples.
business B2

make up for lost time

Learn the common business phrase 'make up for lost time' to describe working faster or harder after a delay.
academic B2

make up for

Understand how to use 'make up for' in academic and professional English. Learn its exact meaning, explore natural examples, and avoid common learner errors.
food-cooking B2

marinate the chicken

Master the culinary phrase "marinate the chicken" to describe soaking meat in a seasoned liquid to add flavor and tenderness.
business B2

market forces

Understand how market forces shape prices and demand in an economy. Learn to use this essential business and economics term in everyday professional contexts.
relationships B2

match made in heaven

Master the idiom 'match made in heaven' to describe perfect combinations, couples, or partnerships in English.
business B2

maximize efficiency

Learn how to use 'maximize efficiency' to describe getting the absolute best results with the least amount of wasted time or resources.
business B2

maximize productivity

Discover how to use 'maximize productivity' in work environments to describe getting the most output out of your team or resources.
business B2

maximize shareholder value

Learn how to use 'maximize shareholder value' in professional contexts, with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes to avoid.