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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

hard of hearing

Understand how to politely use the phrase 'hard of hearing' to describe mild hearing loss in a respectful, natural way during your daily English conversations.
relationships B2

have a crush on

What does 'have a crush on' mean? Learn how to express romantic attraction in casual English with real-life examples and common mistakes to avoid.
relationships B2

hit it off

What does 'hit it off' mean? Learn how to use this popular English idiom for relationships with examples and practice.
academic B2

hit the books

Discover the meaning of the popular idiom 'hit the books' and how to use it naturally in casual English conversations.
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daily-life B2

hit the sack

Discover the meaning of 'hit the sack', a popular casual English idiom used when you are extremely tired and ready to go to sleep.
academic B2

in a nutshell

Understand the idiom 'in a nutshell' to summarize information quickly. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and test your knowledge with exercises.
daily-life B2

in the long run

Learn how to use the essential phrase 'in the long run' to discuss future consequences, smart long-term investments, and ultimate results in natural English.
business B2

in the loop

Learn the meaning of the casual business idiom "in the loop". Find out how to use it to stay informed and well connected at work with examples.
daily-life B2

keep an eye on

Learn how to use 'keep an eye on' to mean watching or monitoring something closely. Includes examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
business B2

keep someone posted

Discover how to use the idiom 'keep someone posted' in casual business communications to promise regular updates on a project.
business B2

keep track of

Master the English idiom "keep track of" to talk about monitoring and staying organized. Find clear explanations, examples, and practice exercises here.
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daily-life B2

keep up with

Understand how to use the phrasal verb 'keep up with' in English. Find explanations, natural examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
entertainment B2

keep you on the edge of your seat

Discover the meaning of 'keep you on the edge of your seat' and learn how to use this common English expression to describe thrilling movies, books, and sports.
daily-life B2

keep your fingers crossed

Learn how to use the idiom 'keep your fingers crossed' to express hope for a positive outcome or wish someone good luck in English.
relationships B2

lead someone on

Learn the meaning of 'lead someone on' to describe giving false hope in romantic relationships.
daily-life B2

let someone down

Master the phrasal verb 'let someone down' to talk about disappointing others by failing to meet their expectations or promises.
travel B2

live out of a suitcase

Learn the meaning of 'live out of a suitcase' and how to use this common English idiom to describe constant travel.
entertainment B2

live up to the hype

Learn the meaning of 'live up to the hype.' Find out how to say whether a highly anticipated movie, game, or show was actually as good as promised.
travel B2

local hotspot

Learn how to use the phrase 'local hotspot' to describe popular, lively places that residents love to visit. Expand your travel and conversational vocabulary.
daily-life B2

look down on

Learn the meaning of 'look down on' in English. Discover how to use this phrasal verb correctly with realistic examples, tips, and exercises.