B2 English Shadowing Practice (Upper-Intermediate)

“On the Ball” means alert, efficient, and quick to understand or react. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“No Brainer” means a decision that is very easy and obvious. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Head and Shoulders Above” means much better than everyone or everything else. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“A Clean Slate” means a fresh start with no past mistakes counting against you. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Tickled Pink” means very pleased and happy. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Rolling in Their Grave” means used to say a dead person would be very upset by something. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb” means to be very noticeable in an awkward or unwanted way. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Chalk It Up to Something” means to explain something as being caused by a particular reason. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“I Can Feel It in My Bones” means to feel sure something is true without any proof. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“At Your Fingertips” means easily and immediately available. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Divide and Conquer” means to succeed by splitting a big task or group into smaller parts. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Five O'Clock Shadow” means the light beard that appears on a man's face late in the day. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Paying Someone Lip Service” means to support something in words but not in action. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Over the Top” means excessive or too extreme. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Par for the Course” means typical and expected, often something annoying. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“The More the Merrier” means the more people who join, the more fun it will be. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Gold Digger” means someone who dates others mainly for their money. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Bone to Pick” means a reason to be annoyed with someone and want to discuss it. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Pity Party” means self-indulgent wallowing in your own sadness. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Pet Peeve” means a small thing that particularly annoys you. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Like Oil and Water” means two people or things that don't mix or get along. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Mixed Feelings” means both positive and negative emotions at the same time. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Pick Up the Slack” means to do extra work to make up for others. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.

“Forgive and Forget” means to pardon someone and not hold a grudge. Hear an example and shadow the idiom to use it naturally in English.