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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

black sheep

Understand how to use the casual idiom 'black sheep' to describe someone who is different or disapproved of by their family.
relationships B2

blind date

Learn the meaning and usage of 'blind date' to describe a romantic meeting set up by friends.
daily-life B2

bored to tears

Learn the common idiom 'bored to tears' to express extreme boredom in casual English conversations.
daily-life B2

bottle up emotions

Learn how to use the phrase 'bottle up emotions' in English to describe someone who hides their feelings inside instead of expressing them openly to others.
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relationships B2

bottle up feelings

Learn the meaning of 'bottle up feelings' and how to use this common English expression to describe hiding your emotions instead of talking about them.
daily-life B2

breadwinner

Learn the meaning of 'breadwinner', how to use it in daily English conversations, and see natural examples of this common term.
business B2

break even

Learn how to use the business term 'break even' to describe reaching a point where costs and revenues are equal.
business B2

bridge the gap

Learn how to use 'bridge the gap' to describe connecting two different groups, ideas, or situations.
food-cooking B2

bring to a simmer

Learn how to use the cooking term 'bring to a simmer' in recipes and kitchen conversations.
daily-life B2

bring up children

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'bring up children' in everyday English to talk about raising kids and parenting.
business B2

burn out

Master the phrasal verb "burn out" in business English. Understand how to describe extreme exhaustion and stress in professional and everyday contexts.
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daily-life B2

burn the candle at both ends

Understand the idiom 'burn the candle at both ends'. Learn how to express being exhausted from working too hard with examples.
daily-life B2

burst into tears

Discover the meaning of 'burst into tears' and learn how to use this common English phrase to describe someone suddenly and intensely starting to cry out loud.
daily-life B2

catch someone's eye

Learn how to use 'catch someone's eye' to describe attracting someone's attention. Discover natural examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.
travel B2

checked baggage

What is 'checked baggage'? Learn how to use this air travel term correctly with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
slang B2

clap back

Master the popular slang term 'clap back'. Discover how to use this casual phrase to describe a quick, sharp, and witty comeback in conversation or online.
daily-life B2

come down with

Learn how to use the common phrasal verb 'come down with' to talk about catching a minor illness like a cold, flu, or sore throat in everyday English conversations.
daily-life B2

cope with stress

Learn the common phrase 'cope with stress' to talk about managing difficult emotions and pressure in everyday life.
daily-life B2

cost a fortune

Discover the meaning of 'cost a fortune' in English. Learn how to describe very expensive items using this common, casual, and highly expressive idiom.
daily-life B2

cost a bomb

Discover the meaning of the British/Australian idiom 'cost a bomb'. Learn how to describe very expensive items naturally.