WordStudyClassic Idioms — B2 level
17 expressions of level B2 (Upper-intermediate) from the “Classic Idioms” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap one to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| take it with a grain of salt | to not fully believe what someone tells you |
| jump on the bandwagon | to start doing what is popular at the moment |
| the elephant in the room | a big problem that nobody wants to talk about |
| barking up the wrong tree | looking for the answer in the wrong place |
| sit on the fence | to avoid choosing a side in an argument |
| a double-edged sword | something that has both good and bad results |
| open a can of worms | to start talking about a problem that is complex |
| rock the boat | to do something that upsets a calm situation |
| between a rock and a hard place | having to choose between two bad options |
| a catch-22 | a problem where every choice leads to another problem |
| step up to the plate | to take on a big task when you are needed |
| put your money where your mouth is | to prove what you say by doing it |
| leave no stone unturned | to look everywhere and try every possible way |
| the whole nine yards | everything, all of it from start to finish |
| a penny for your thoughts | asking someone what they are thinking about |
| let sleeping dogs lie | do not bring up an old problem that is now calm |
| a leopard can't change its spots | people do not really change who they are inside |
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