B1 English Shadowing Practice (Intermediate)

“Pie in the Sky” means a hope or plan that is very unlikely to happen. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Strike a Chord” means to remind you of something or cause a strong emotional reaction. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Break the News” means to tell someone about something important, often bad. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“The Bottom Line” means the most important point or the final result. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Up for Grabs” means available for anyone to take or win. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Split the Difference” means to compromise by meeting halfway. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Clear the Decks” means to prepare by finishing or removing other tasks first. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Dead Giveaway” means something that makes a hidden truth obvious. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Read Into Something” means to find a meaning that may not really be there. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Stand the Test of Time” means to stay good or popular for a very long time. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Make Waves” means to cause trouble or draw attention by challenging things. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Dropping Like Flies” means people getting sick, quitting, or failing in large numbers. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Under the Hood” means the inner workings of something that you don't normally see. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Pull (Any or No) Punches” means to speak or act without holding back criticism. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Under Your Belt” means gained as experience or achievement. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Catch Some Zs” means to get some sleep. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Beyond the Pale” means completely unacceptable behavior. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread” means inexperienced people act rashly where wiser people are careful.

“A Chip on Your Shoulder” means a resentful or defensive attitude from a past grievance. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Nickel and Dimed” means charged many small fees that add up to a lot. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Bury the Hatchet” means to make peace and end a conflict. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Two Peas in a Pod” means two people who are very similar and always together. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Two-Faced” means insincere; friendly to your face but not behind your back. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Bite the Hand That Feeds You” means to harm someone who helps or supports you. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.