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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

pull someone's leg

Discover the meaning of the common English idiom "pull someone's leg" and learn how to use it naturally when teasing someone or playing a harmless, friendly joke.
entertainment B2

put on a show

Master the phrase 'put on a show' to describe both performing on stage and pretending to feel a certain way.
daily-life B2

put up with

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'put up with' to talk about tolerating difficult people or situations in daily English.
daily-life B2

ring a bell

Learn the idiom 'ring a bell' to express that something sounds familiar but you cannot quite remember the details.
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daily-life B2

rule out

Learn how to use the versatile phrasal verb "rule out" to systematically eliminate possibilities, options, or potential causes in neutral and professional English.
daily-life B2

run into

Master the casual English phrasal verb 'run into' to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or encountering problems.
academic B2

school of thought

Master the academic idiom 'school of thought' to describe a specific set of common opinions, theories, or beliefs held by a group of scholars or experts.
daily-life B2

see eye to eye

Learn how to use 'see eye to eye' to talk about agreement and disagreement in both personal and professional English.
relationships B2

settle down

Learn the meaning of 'settle down' in English. Discover how to use this common relationship phrasal verb with natural examples and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

spill the beans

Learn how to use the common English idiom "spill the beans" to describe accidentally or intentionally revealing a big secret or surprise before the right time.
entertainment B2

spoiler alert

Learn how and when to use the popular casual phrase 'spoiler alert' in English conversations to avoid accidentally ruining movie or book endings for others.
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entertainment B2

star-studded cast

Learn how to describe movies with famous actors using the English expression 'star-studded cast'. Perfect your vocabulary with natural conversation examples.
entertainment B2

steal the spotlight

Discover the meaning of 'steal the spotlight' and how to use it when someone captures all the attention in a situation.
travel B2

suffer from jet lag

Learn how to use the phrase "suffer from jet lag" to describe feeling tired after crossing multiple time zones. Perfect for travel English and daily conversations.
daily-life B2

take after

Learn how to use 'take after' to describe inheriting characteristics, behavior, or appearance from family members.
business B2

take over

Understand how to use the phrasal verb 'take over' in business contexts when assuming control, responsibility, or leadership.
relationships B2

take someone for granted

Learn the meaning of 'take someone for granted' to describe when someone's efforts or presence are not appreciated.
daily-life B2

take something for granted

Learn the meaning of 'take something for granted,' see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this common English idiom.
business B2

think outside the box

Master the business idiom 'think outside the box'. Learn how to use this phrase to describe creative, unconventional thinking and problem-solving in English.
relationships B2

tie the knot

Learn the casual idiom 'tie the knot' and how to use it when talking about getting married.