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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

travel B2

point the way

Master the expression 'point the way' to describe giving directions or showing future trends in travel and daily English.
food-cooking B2

polish off

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'polish off' to describe quickly and completely finishing up food, drinks, or tasks in everyday English conversations.
entertainment B2

portray the hero

Learn how to use 'portray the hero' in English to describe playing the protagonist or good guy in a film, play, or story.
entertainment B2

portray the villain

Discover the meaning of 'portray the villain' and how to use this English phrase to describe acting roles in movies and plays.
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academic B2

prerequisite course

Master the term prerequisite course, understand how it applies to university degree paths, and see real-world academic examples.
academic B2

primary source

Master the academic term 'primary source' to refer to original, firsthand documents, artifacts, or evidence created during the specific period under study.
travel B2

prohibited goods

Learn the formal travel term 'prohibited goods'. Understand what items are completely banned at borders and how to discuss customs regulations accurately.
business B2

profitable venture

Discover how to use 'profitable venture' to describe a business project, startup, or commercial activity that successfully generates a financial gain.
business B2

pros and cons

Learn how to use 'pros and cons' in English business conversations to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a decision.
business B2

provide an update

Understand how to use 'provide an update' to share the latest progress on a project or task in professional environments.
entertainment B2

publicity stunt

Learn the meaning of 'publicity stunt'. Discover how businesses and celebrities use planned events to attract media attention and public interest.
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business B2

pull it off

Learn how to use the casual business expression 'pull it off' to describe succeeding against the odds in professional and everyday situations.
business B2

pull strings

Learn how the casual business idiom 'pull strings' is used to describe using secret influence or connections.
business B2

pursue a lead

Learn how to use 'pursue a lead' in business, sales, and marketing contexts to describe following up on potential opportunities.
business B2

put a plan into action

Learn how to use 'put a plan into action' to describe starting or executing a project in business English.
food-cooking B2

put all your eggs in one basket

Discover the meaning of 'put all your eggs in one basket' and learn how to use this common English idiom about risk management in your daily conversations.
business B2

put on the table

Discover how to use the business expression 'put on the table' to present ideas, offers, or proposals in meetings. Learn with examples and common mistakes.
relationships B2

put someone down

Discover the meaning of 'put someone down,' a common phrasal verb used when someone criticizes or insults another person to make them feel small.
slang B2

quiet quitting

Learn the meaning of 'quiet quitting', a modern workplace trend where employees do only their required tasks without working extra unpaid hours.
slang B2

rage bait

Discover what 'rage bait' means. Learn how to recognize online content designed specifically to make you angry for views and engagement.