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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

run down

Learn how to use 'run down' to describe feeling exhausted, tired, or slightly unwell from overwork in daily English conversation.
relationships B2

run hot and cold

What does it mean when someone runs hot and cold? Learn how to describe mixed signals and emotional inconsistency in English.
entertainment B2

run the risk of

Master the expression 'run the risk of' to talk about potential negative consequences in creative projects and daily life.
travel B2

rush hour

Learn the meaning of 'rush hour' and how to talk about heavy commuter traffic. See examples, common mistakes, and practice.
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daily-life B2

rush in

Master the phrasal verb 'rush in' to describe entering quickly or making hasty decisions in everyday English.
food-cooking B2

rustle up

Discover how to use 'rustle up' to describe quickly making a meal out of whatever ingredients you have available.
daily-life B2

safe bet

Discover the meaning of 'safe bet' and how to use this casual idiom to describe a secure option or highly likely outcome.
daily-life B2

save face

Learn the meaning of 'save face' and how to use this idiom to describe actions taken to avoid embarrassment, humiliation, or losing respect in public.
travel B2

scenic overlook

Master the travel expression 'scenic overlook'. Discover its meaning, natural conversational examples, and common learner mistakes in this guide.
academic B2

scholarly article

Learn the definition of a scholarly article, how to distinguish it from popular media, and see natural example sentences designed for university students.
food-cooking B2

season to taste

Learn what 'season to taste' means in English recipes. Discover how to use this common culinary phrase naturally.
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academic B2

secondary source

Learn how to use the academic term 'secondary source' to describe texts, articles, or books that analyze, interpret, or synthesize primary source materials.
travel B2

security screening

Learn the formal travel term 'security screening'. Understand how to navigate airport security and talk about it confidently in English.
business B2

see the big picture

Learn how to use 'see the big picture' in English. Understand the meaning, see real-life examples, and practice using this common business idiom.
travel B2

self-guided tour

Discover what a 'self-guided tour' is, how it differs from guided tours, and how to use it in English.
food-cooking B2

sell like hotcakes

Master the popular English idiom 'sell like hotcakes' to describe products, tickets, or items that are bought very quickly and in large quantities by customers.
academic B2

seminar room

Understand the term seminar room. Learn how it differs from a lecture hall and how to use it correctly in academic conversations, writing, and daily life.
relationships B2

send mixed signals

Learn what 'send mixed signals' means and how to use it in English conversations about dating and relationships.
relationships B2

set a good example

Discover the meaning of 'set a good example' and how to use it in daily life. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises for this B2 phrase.
business B2

set a precedent

Discover the meaning of 'set a precedent' in formal business contexts. Learn from natural examples and practice with interactive exercises.