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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

stand a chance

Learn how to use the idiom 'stand a chance' to talk about the likelihood of success or survival in competitive situations.
business B2

stand your ground

Learn how to use the idiom 'stand your ground' in business negotiations and discussions to confidently defend your position.
travel B2

standby list

Discover what a standby list is and how to use this essential airline travel term. Master examples, common errors, and practical exercises.
academic B2

statistical analysis

Master the academic term 'statistical analysis'. Learn its definition, see natural example sentences, avoid common errors, and improve your research writing skills.
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entertainment B2

stay ahead of the game

Learn the idiom 'stay ahead of the game' to describe keeping a competitive edge by planning ahead.
slang B2

stay delulu

Want to know what 'stay delulu' means? Learn how this popular Gen Z slang encourages playful, highly delusional optimism to help you achieve your biggest dreams.
entertainment B2

steal a scene

Learn the entertainment term 'steal a scene' to describe actors who outshine everyone else in a performance.
travel B2

stopover city

Learn what a stopover city is and how to use this travel term in English conversations. Discover examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
entertainment B2

stream gameplay

Learn how to use the phrase 'stream gameplay' to describe broadcasting video games live to an online audience.
travel B2

street busking

Learn the meaning and correct usage of "street busking" in English. Discover how to describe street performers and musicians on your travels with ease.
business B2

strike a deal

Understand how to use 'strike a deal' in business English. See natural examples, correct common mistakes, and test your knowledge.
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relationships B2

strike up

Master the phrasal verb 'strike up'. Learn how to use it to describe starting a conversation, relationship, or friendship naturally with someone new.
relationships B2

string someone along

Learn the meaning of 'string someone along' to describe keeping someone in suspense or giving them false hope in a relationship.
academic B2

submit an assignment

Learn how to use the collocation 'submit an assignment' correctly in formal academic contexts. View natural examples, pronunciation, and common errors.
business B2

suck it up

Learn the meaning and usage of the casual business expression 'suck it up'. Find real examples, common errors, and practice questions.
food-cooking B2

sun dried tomatoes

Learn how to use the term 'sun dried tomatoes' in English conversations about food, recipes, and Mediterranean cooking.
academic B2

syllabus outline

Learn how to use the term syllabus outline in academic contexts, with natural examples and essential usage tips for college students.
travel B2

take a detour

Discover the meaning of 'take a detour' and how to use it when traveling or driving. Includes examples, common mistakes, and practice.
travel B2

take in the sights

Discover how to use the expression 'take in the sights' to describe looking at and appreciating famous landmarks and beautiful scenic views while traveling.
business B2

take into account

Learn how to use 'take into account' in business English to describe considering important facts or details when making decisions.