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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

on the mend

Learn the meaning of 'on the mend' with practical examples, common mistakes, and pronunciation. Perfect your casual English.
entertainment B2

one-hit wonder

Discover what 'one-hit wonder' means in English and how to use it to describe artists with only one famous success.
daily-life B2

order takeout

Learn how to use the phrase 'order takeout' in everyday English. Read natural examples and avoid common mistakes.
daily-life B2

out of shape

What does 'out of shape' mean? Find out how to use this common English idiom to describe physical fitness, with examples and exercises.
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daily-life B2

over the moon

Learn how to use the idiom 'over the moon' to express extreme happiness. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises here.
travel B2

overbooked flight

Learn what an overbooked flight is, how to handle getting bumped by an airline, and how to use this common travel expression in natural English.
daily-life B2

pay through the nose

Learn the meaning and origin of 'pay through the nose' to describe paying way too much money for something.
daily-life B2

peace of mind

Learn how to use 'peace of mind' to describe a state of mental tranquility, security, and freedom from worry.
business B2

pencil in

Learn how to use the business English phrasal verb "pencil in" to schedule tentative meetings. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, and natural examples.
business B2

phase out

Learn how to use 'phase out' in business English to describe gradually stopping, replacing, or removing a product, service, or process over a period of time.
food-cooking B2

piping hot

Discover the meaning of 'piping hot' and how to use this common English idiom to describe hot food and drinks.
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technology B2

pop up

Learn what 'pop up' means in technology. Discover how to use this common phrasal verb to describe sudden screen alerts, unwanted ads, and notifications.
relationships B2

pour one's heart out

Master the English idiom 'pour one's heart out'. Discover how to use it to describe sharing your deepest, most personal feelings and secrets with someone.
academic B2

pull an all-nighter

Learn the meaning of 'pull an all-nighter', see natural examples, and find out how to use this common academic expression correctly.
business B2

pull through

Discover the meaning of 'pull through' in business, a casual phrasal verb used when surviving a difficult financial situation, tight deadline, or project crisis.
daily-life B2

pull your weight

Find out what 'pull your weight' means in English. Learn how to use this common idiom in teamwork and daily life.
daily-life B2

quench your thirst

Learn how to use the phrase 'quench your thirst' to describe satisfying your need for water or drinks, and discover its metaphorical uses in daily English conversations.
daily-life B2

reach a consensus

Master the formal expression 'reach a consensus' to describe arriving at a mutual agreement in group discussions.
academic B2

read up on

Learn the phrasal verb 'read up on' to boost your academic English. Get definitions, 5 natural examples, and practice.
daily-life B2

recharge your batteries

Learn how to use the idiom 'recharge your batteries' to describe taking a break and restoring your energy. See natural examples and common mistakes.