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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

relationships B2

meet halfway

Discover the meaning of 'meet halfway' and learn how to use this idiom to describe compromise in relationships.
business B2

meet the requirements

Learn how to use 'meet the requirements' in professional English. Discover its meaning, business examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
travel B2

Michelin star

Learn about the prestigious 'Michelin star' rating system and how to talk about world-class dining experiences.
academic B2

midterm exam

Learn how to use the term 'midterm exam' in English conversation and writing. Discover natural examples, common learner mistakes, and helpful practice exercises.
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business B2

minimize the risk

Learn how to use the formal business expression 'minimize the risk' to discuss reducing danger, loss, or failure in professional settings with examples.
travel B2

multi-trip ticket

Discover what a multi-trip ticket is and how it can save you time and money on public transit during your travels.
travel B2

nature reserve

Learn how to use 'nature reserve' in English. Explore natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive exercises to boost your travel vocabulary.
slang B2

nepo baby

Discover the meaning of 'nepo baby', a popular, casual term used to describe celebrities who succeeded in their careers because of their famous or powerful parents.
relationships B2

nod in agreement

Learn how to use the phrase 'nod in agreement' to describe non-verbal communication and physical cues in English.
food-cooking B2

not my cup of tea

Discover how to politely decline invitations or express that you do not enjoy a specific activity using the common and casual idiom 'not my cup of tea'.
slang B2

npc energy

What does 'NPC energy' mean? Learn how this gaming-inspired internet slang describes someone who behaves in a highly predictable, passive, or unoriginal way.
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business B2

obtain approval

Master the formal business collocation 'obtain approval' to professionally describe getting permission for projects or budgets.
business B2

off the top of your head

Learn how to use 'off the top of your head' in business and casual conversations to give quick estimates without checking facts.
business B2

on a shoestring budget

Learn how to use the business phrase "on a shoestring budget" to describe running a project or startup with very little money. See natural examples.
relationships B2

on speaking terms

Discover the meaning of 'on speaking terms', how it describes relationship dynamics, and how to use it correctly.
academic B2

on the contrary

Master the academic phrase 'on the contrary'. Learn how to contrast statements, read formal examples, and practice using this transition correctly.
travel B2

on the house

Learn the meaning of the common phrase 'on the house' and how restaurants, bars, and hotels use it to offer free items.
relationships B2

on the same wavelength

Understand what it means to be 'on the same wavelength' with someone in casual and relationship contexts.
business B2

on the verge of

Learn how to use 'on the verge of' in business contexts to describe something that is about to happen very soon.
business B2

open to negotiation

Understand how to use 'open to negotiation' to signal flexibility in business deals, salaries, and contracts.