WordStudyModern Idioms — B1 level
25 expressions of level B1 (Intermediate) from the “Modern Idioms” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap one to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| circle back | to return to a topic later |
| deep dive | a very careful and detailed look at a topic |
| big picture thinking | looking at a plan as a whole, not small parts |
| get the ball rolling | to start something, to begin a process |
| level up | to move up to a new and higher stage |
| game changer | something new that changes the way things work |
| run with it | to take an idea and develop it on your own |
| stay in your lane | to focus on what you know and not other things |
| read the room | to notice how people around you are feeling |
| the vibe is off | the atmosphere in a place feels wrong somehow |
| do the work | to put in real effort to change or improve things |
| show up | to be there for someone and support them |
| call in | to gently correct someone in private, with care |
| disrupt | to change an industry with a completely new way of doing something |
| scale | to grow a business quickly to a much bigger size |
| ship it | to finish a product and send it to people who use it |
| hack | a clever and simple way to solve a problem |
| at the end of the day | when you think about what really matters most |
| it is what it is | you cannot change it, so just accept the way it is |
| live your best life | to enjoy life as much as you can every day |
| main character | acting as if everything is about you and your story |
| plot twist | something that happens that nobody expected at all |
| wake-up call | an event that suddenly shows you a serious problem you must deal with |
| reality check | a moment that shows you how things really are |
| keep it real | to be honest and true and not pretend to be different |
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