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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

travel B2

walk-through metal detector

Master the formal travel term 'walk-through metal detector' with natural examples and clear explanations.
entertainment B2

wardrobe malfunction

What is a 'wardrobe malfunction'? Learn the meaning, origin, and how to use this common expression for clothing mishaps.
entertainment B2

watch in one sitting

Learn the casual phrase 'watch in one sitting'. Discover how to use it when talking about binge-watching TV shows or movies.
food-cooking B2

water down

Learn the meaning of 'water down' in cooking and daily English, with examples of how to use this phrase naturally.
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business B2

wear out the equipment

Understand the phrase 'wear out the equipment' to describe machinery or tools degrading due to heavy use.
business B2

weigh up the risks

Master the business phrase 'weigh up the risks' to describe evaluating potential dangers or downsides before making a decision.
slang B2

weird flex

Learn the meaning of 'weird flex', a popular internet slang term used to call out someone boasting about something odd or unimpressive.
academic B2

well-rounded education

Understand how to use 'well-rounded education' to describe a balanced and diverse academic background.
travel B2

westbound traffic

Learn what 'westbound traffic' means, how to use it in travel contexts, and avoid common mistakes when navigating roads heading west.
travel B2

wheelchair accessible

Learn how to use the term 'wheelchair accessible' in English to talk about travel accommodations, public transport, and step-free building access worldwide.
food-cooking B2

whisk vigorously

Learn how to use the cooking term 'whisk vigorously' to describe beating ingredients rapidly to introduce air or combine them smoothly.
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slang B2

wig snatched

Discover how to use the popular internet slang term 'wig snatched' to express extreme excitement, shock, or admiration for something absolutely amazing.
business B2

wind up the meeting

Learn how to use 'wind up the meeting' to professionally bring a business discussion to a close.
academic B2

with regard to

Master the formal phrase 'with regard to' to introduce topics, write professional emails, and structure your academic arguments clearly.
business B2

work out a compromise

Discover how to use 'work out a compromise' to describe finding a middle ground in business negotiations.
business B2

work out a solution

Learn how to use 'work out a solution' to describe resolving a business problem or finding an agreement.
business B2

working capital

Discover what working capital means in business. Learn how to discuss a company's short-term financial health and liquidity with natural English examples.
relationships B2

yield to pressure

Learn how to use 'yield to pressure' to describe giving in to social, professional, or emotional demands.
travel B2

youth hostel association

Discover what a Youth Hostel Association is, how it helps budget travelers, and practice using the term.
business B2

zero tolerance

Learn the meaning of zero tolerance in professional settings. See how to express strict rules and policy enforcement in business English.