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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

hit the nail on the head

Learn how to use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in daily English. Find clear explanations, natural examples, and practice exercises here.
entertainment B2

household name

Understand the meaning of "household name" in English. Learn how to describe highly famous people and brands with natural examples and useful practice.
business B2

in the black

Learn the business idiom 'in the black'. Discover how to talk about profitability and positive financial status in English.
business B2

in the red

Understand what 'in the red' means in business. Learn how to describe financial losses and negative balances in English.
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entertainment B2

in the spotlight

Learn how to use "in the spotlight" to describe being the center of attention. Get natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
daily-life B2

in the zone

Discover the meaning of the casual idiom 'in the zone'. Find out how to describe peak focus, productivity, and mental flow in English.
business B2

keep a straight face

Learn the meaning of 'keep a straight face' and how it is used in casual business situations when trying to avoid laughing or showing amusement.
daily-life B2

keep from

Learn how to use 'keep from' to describe preventing actions, controlling impulses, or holding back in daily English.
business B2

keep to

Master the formal phrasal verb 'keep to' to talk about adhering to schedules, budgets, and agendas in professional English.
daily-life B2

keep your chin up

Learn how to use 'keep your chin up' to encourage someone facing a difficult situation. See natural examples and common mistakes.
entertainment B2

keep your eye on the ball

Master the idiom 'keep your eye on the ball' to talk about staying focused and avoiding distractions.
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relationships B2

level with you

Learn the idiom 'level with someone'. Understand how to use it when you want to speak completely honestly, openly, and directly.
travel B2

local delicacies

Learn how to talk about regional food specialties and local delicacies when traveling.
relationships B2

look back

Understand how to use 'look back' to talk about reflecting on past relationships, memories, and personal history.
relationships B2

look up to

Discover how to use the common English phrasal verb 'look up to' to express deep respect, admiration, and appreciation for role models, mentors, and family members.
business B2

lose ground

Master the business idiom 'lose ground'. Learn how to describe falling behind competitors or losing market share.
slang B2

low key

Learn how to use 'low key' (or 'low-key') in English to express quiet, subtle, or secret feelings and events.
daily-life B2

make do

Learn how to use 'make do' to talk about managing or getting by with limited resources or less-than-ideal situations.
daily-life B2

make of

Discover how to use 'make of' to ask for or express opinions and interpretations about situations, people, or news.
food-cooking B2

melt in your mouth

Learn how to use the expressive English idiom 'melt in your mouth' to describe incredibly tender, delicious, and high-quality food in everyday conversation.