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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

travel B2

valet service

Understand what valet service means in hotels and restaurants, how it works, and how to use this travel vocabulary correctly.
food-cooking B2

variety is the spice of life

Learn how to use 'variety is the spice of life' to express that new and different experiences make life exciting. Perfect for intermediate English learners.
slang B2

virtue signaling

Learn what 'virtue signaling' means, how to spot it in modern conversations, and how to use it correctly in English.
business B2

voice an opinion

Learn how to use 'voice an opinion' in professional settings to describe expressing your thoughts, concerns, or ideas clearly and confidently.
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daily-life B2

walk out

Discover how to use 'walk out' to describe leaving in anger, quitting a job, or protesting in daily English.
relationships B2

walking on air

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'walking on air' and how to use it to describe extreme happiness, excitement, and elation in relationships and daily life.
food-cooking B2

wash it down

Learn how to use the phrase 'wash it down' to describe drinking something to help swallow or enjoy food.
relationships B2

water under the bridge

Discover how to use the common idiom 'water under the bridge' to describe past problems, arguments, or conflicts that have been forgiven and no longer matter.
daily-life B2

wear away

Learn how to use 'wear away' to describe gradual erosion, physical deterioration, or the fading of materials.
relationships B2

wear your heart on your sleeve

Learn the meaning of 'wear your heart on your sleeve' and discover how to use this common English idiom to describe showing your emotions openly and honestly.
business B2

weigh in on

Learn how to use 'weigh in on' in business meetings and discussions to professionally give your opinion, advice, or expert input on a specific topic.
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food-cooking B2

well done steak

Learn how to order a well done steak in English, understand what it means for the meat's preparation, and see common mistakes to avoid.
food-cooking B2

whisk the eggs

Learn how to use the cooking term 'whisk the eggs' in English. Perfect your kitchen vocabulary with examples, mistakes, and practice.
relationships B2

whisper sweet nothings

Discover the romantic English idiom 'whisper sweet nothings' and learn how to use it to describe affectionate, private conversations between partners.
business B2

wind up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'wind up' in business contexts to conclude meetings or describe unexpected outcomes. Master this casual B2 expression today.
daily-life B2

wiped out

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'wiped out' to describe extreme physical exhaustion after a long day, complete with natural examples and practice.
academic B2

with the exception of

Master the formal academic phrase 'with the exception of'. Learn how to exclude specific items from a general statement, study examples, and practice.
travel B2

within walking distance

Learn how to use 'within walking distance' to describe places close enough to walk to. See examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
food-cooking B2

wolf down

Learn the meaning of 'wolf down' and how to use it to describe eating food very quickly and greedily.
business B2

work out the kinks

Learn how to use the casual business idiom 'work out the kinks' to describe fixing minor problems or flaws in a plan, system, product, or process.