WordStudyModern Idioms — B2 level
27 expressions of level B2 (Upper-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 |
|---|---|
| move the needle | to make a clear, noticeable change in progress |
| bandwidth | the time and energy a person has to do things |
| pivot | to change your plan and try a new approach |
| double down | to try even harder at something you are already doing |
| lean in | to get more involved and take action with energy |
| pain point | a problem that keeps causing trouble for people |
| low-hanging fruit | a result that is easy to get without much work |
| push the envelope | to go further than what is usually expected |
| table it | to stop talking about something and come back later |
| drill down | to look more closely at the details of something |
| put a pin in it | to mark a topic to talk about at another time |
| hit different | to feel especially meaningful right now |
| that tracks | that makes sense, that seems right and logical |
| take up space | to be confident and not hide who you are |
| normalize | to make something normal or standard |
| move fast and break things | act quickly and do not fear making mistakes |
| fail fast | to fail quickly so you can learn and try again soon |
| growth hacking | using smart and cheap ways to grow a business fast |
| hot take | an opinion that is bold and may make people disagree |
| same energy | two things that feel or look very much alike |
| on brand | something typical of a person or company, in their style |
| gatekeeper | someone who keeps information to themselves and won't share it |
| sleep on | to not give enough attention to something that is good |
| mic drop | a strong ending that leaves everyone with nothing to say |
| cliff notes | a very short version of something long and detailed |
| boots on the ground | real people doing work at the place where it happens |
| walk the talk | to do what you say you will do, not just talk |
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