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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

hard to swallow

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'hard to swallow' to describe difficult truths, bad news, or unbelievable stories.
relationships B2

have a change of heart

Learn the meaning of 'have a change of heart' and how to use it when someone changes their mind, especially regarding personal decisions and relationships.
daily-life B2

have a point

Learn how to use the English phrase 'have a point' to acknowledge that someone's argument or opinion is valid, reasonable, and worth considering in a conversation.
business B2

have a say

Learn the casual business idiom 'have a say' to describe having influence or the right to express an opinion in decision-making.
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food-cooking B2

have bigger fish to fry

Find out how to use the idiom 'have bigger fish to fry' to explain that you have much more important or urgent matters to attend to than the current minor issue.
relationships B2

have chemistry

Understand the expression 'have chemistry' and how to use it to describe a strong, natural connection between two people in dating or friendship.
relationships B2

have my way

Learn the meaning of the common English expression 'have my way,' how to use it naturally in relationships, and study realistic everyday conversational examples.
entertainment B2

headline act

Learn what 'headline act' means in the music and entertainment industry, how to use it correctly in sentences, and discover natural English examples.
travel B2

heritage site

Discover the exact meaning of 'heritage site' with natural English examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises. Improve your travel vocabulary today!
travel B2

hidden gem

Find out how to use the phrase 'hidden gem' to describe wonderful, lesser-known travel spots, local restaurants, and secret attractions that tourists often miss.
entertainment B2

highly anticipated

Master the collocation 'highly anticipated' to describe movies, albums, or games that people are eagerly waiting for.
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travel B2

highway overpass

Understand what a 'highway overpass' is and how to use this common road feature in directions and navigation.
travel B2

historical landmark

Learn how to use the term 'historical landmark' to describe famous, culturally significant places in English.
entertainment B2

hit a home run

Master the casual idiom 'hit a home run' and learn how to use this baseball metaphor to describe a massive success.
business B2

hit a snag

Learn how to use the idiom 'hit a snag' to describe running into an unexpected problem or obstacle in your business projects.
business B2

hit the jackpot

Learn the meaning of the casual business expression 'hit the jackpot' and how to use it to describe sudden, massive success.
food-cooking B2

hit the spot

Learn the casual English idiom 'hit the spot'. Find out how to use this phrase to describe food or drink that is absolutely perfect and exactly what you needed.
business B2

hold a press conference

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'hold a press conference' to describe official media announcements.
entertainment B2

hold an audition

Master the phrase 'hold an audition' to describe the process of testing performers for roles in the entertainment industry.
daily-life B2

hold back

Learn how to use 'hold back' to describe restraining emotions, delaying progress, or keeping secrets in daily English conversation.