WordStudyExpressing Attitudes — B2 level
21 expressions of level B2 (Upper-intermediate) from the “Expressing Attitudes” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap one to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| you nailed it | something you say when someone did something perfectly |
| hats off | a phrase showing respect and admiration for what someone did |
| condemn | to say very strongly that something is wrong or bad |
| disapprove | to think or feel that something is wrong or bad |
| shortcoming | a fault or weakness in someone or something |
| unacceptable | not good enough, cannot be allowed |
| irresponsible | not thinking about what could go wrong |
| unreliable | not able to be trusted or depended on |
| incompetent | not able to do a job well |
| mediocre | not very good, just average |
| outrageous | very shocking and not acceptable |
| pathetic | causing feelings of sadness and pity |
| endorse | say publicly that you support or approve something |
| valid | acceptable, based on truth, or still able to be used |
| legitimate | allowed by law, or fair and reasonable |
| dispute | to argue that something is not correct |
| questionable | not sure if it is true, right, or honest |
| debatable | not certain; something people can argue about |
| I beg to differ | a polite way to say you disagree |
| with all due respect | a polite phrase used before saying you disagree |
| standpoint | the position a person argues from when judging something |
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