Upper-Intermediate Idioms & Phrasal Verbs (B2 · 36 lessons)
Upper-Intermediate idioms & phrasal verbs covers precise grammar and wider vocabulary for work, study and detailed writing. Open any lesson below for the explanation, examples and practice points.
Phrasal Verb: Come Up With
to think of an idea
Phrasal Verb: Put Up With
to tolerate
Phrasal Verb: Bring About
to cause
Phrasal Verb: Back Up
to support or save a copy
Phrasal Verb: Turn Down
to reject
Phrasal Verb: Take Over
to gain control
Idiom: Bite the Bullet
face something unpleasant bravely
Idiom: Burn the Midnight Oil
work late into the night
Idiom: Cut Corners
do something cheaply, skipping steps
Idiom: Get Out of Hand
become uncontrollable
Idiom: On the Fence
undecided
Idiom: Hit the Nail on the Head
be exactly right
Idiom: Back to Square One
start again
Idiom: Throw in the Towel
give up
Phrasal Verb: Back Out
to withdraw from an agreement
Phrasal Verb: Come Down With
to start an illness
Phrasal Verb: Fall Through
to fail to happen
Phrasal Verb: Follow Up
to take further action
Phrasal Verb: Get Away With
to escape punishment
Phrasal Verb: Hold Back
to restrain
Phrasal Verb: Look Into
to investigate
Phrasal Verb: Phase Out
to gradually stop using
Phrasal Verb: Run Into
to meet by chance
Phrasal Verb: Stand Out
to be noticeable
Phrasal Verb: Take On
to accept responsibility
Phrasal Verb: Touch Upon
to briefly mention
Idiom: Bite Your Tongue
to stop yourself from speaking
Idiom: Cut to the Chase
to get to the point
Idiom: Go the Extra Mile
to make additional effort
Idiom: Jump on the Bandwagon
to join a popular trend
Idiom: Kill Two Birds with One Stone
to achieve two aims at once
Idiom: On Thin Ice
in a risky situation
Idiom: Pass the Buck
to shift blame
Idiom: Play It by Ear
to improvise
Idiom: Rain Check
a postponement of an offer
Idiom: Wrap Your Head Around
to understand something complex
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