Daily B2 Phrases - English Lessons for Intermediate Learners
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a collection of B2-level English expressions to enhance communication skills. It covers phrases like 'spice up,' 'have a lot on one's plate,' and 'come rain or shine,' explaining their meanings and usage in various contexts. The script also includes interactive activities to test comprehension, making it an engaging resource for learners looking to enrich their English vocabulary.
Takeaways
- 🌶️ 'Spice up' is used to add excitement or interest to something.
- 📅 'A lot on one's plate' indicates being busy with many tasks or feeling overwhelmed.
- 🤔 'Wrap your head around something' means to understand a complex concept.
- ☔️ 'Come rain or shine' signifies doing something regardless of circumstances.
- 🤝 'I can relate' expresses understanding or shared experience with someone's situation.
- 🎶 'I can't help doing something' shows an inability to stop oneself from doing an action, often used in a lighthearted or romantic context.
- 🌞 'Under the sun' encompasses everything that exists or is possible.
- 👍 'So far so good' suggests that things are going well up to the current point.
- 🗣️ 'Speak your mind' means to express one's true thoughts, which can be both positive and negative.
- 🙅 'Take someone or something for granted' means not appreciating someone or something enough, which can lead to loss.
- 🧠 'Off the top of my head' is used when giving an answer without much thought or checking of facts.
- 😲 'Out of nowhere' describes something happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- 🤒 'Feeling under the weather' is a gentle way to say that someone is feeling a bit sick.
Q & A
What does the phrase 'spice up' mean in the context of the script?
-In the script, 'spice up' refers to adding excitement or interest to something, such as a speech, story, or performance.
What does it mean to have 'a lot on one's plate'?
-To have 'a lot on one's plate' means that someone has many tasks or projects going on in their life, often indicating they are overwhelmed or stressed.
How can the phrase 'I have enough on my plate' be used?
-The phrase 'I have enough on my plate' is used to indicate that one already has many things to deal with and does not need or want any additional responsibilities.
What does 'wrap your head around something' imply about the difficulty of understanding that thing?
-'Wrap your head around something' suggests that the thing in question is complicated and difficult to understand, requiring extra effort to comprehend.
What is the meaning of 'come rain or shine'?
-'Come rain or shine' means no matter what happens or what the circumstances are, indicating a commitment to do something regardless of conditions.
What does 'I can relate' express about the speaker's personal experience?
-'I can relate' means the speaker understands someone's situation because they have also experienced it, showing empathy and shared experience.
What does 'I can't help doing something' convey about the speaker's inability to control their actions?
-'I can't help doing something' conveys that the speaker is unable to stop themselves from doing that thing, often due to strong emotions or instincts.
What does 'under the sun' encompass in terms of existence or possibility?
-'Under the sun' means everything that exists or is possible, often used to express the wide range of something, like experiences or items.
What does 'so far so good' indicate about the current state of affairs?
-'So far so good' indicates that things are going well up to the present point in time, often used to express satisfaction with the current situation.
What does 'speak your mind' imply about a person's communication style?
-'speak your mind' implies that a person is expressing their true thoughts or opinions openly, without hesitation or concern for the consequences.
What is the implication of 'taking someone or something for granted'?
-Taking someone or something for granted means not appreciating them enough, which can lead to negative consequences if the lack of appreciation is not addressed.
What does 'off the top of my head' suggest about the speaker's preparation or certainty?
-'say something off the top of my head' suggests that the speaker is providing an answer without much thought or preparation, and it may not be fully researched or certain.
What does 'out of nowhere' describe in terms of suddenness or unexpectedness?
-'Out of nowhere' describes something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, often catching people off guard.
What does 'feel under the weather' mean in terms of health?
-'Feel under the weather' means to feel a little bit sick, typically referring to a minor illness like a cold or flu, where one feels low on energy and tired.
Outlines
😀 Mastering B2-Level English Expressions
This paragraph introduces a variety of B2-level English expressions aimed at enhancing one's language skills. It covers idioms such as 'spice up', used to add excitement or interest, and 'have a lot on one's plate', indicating being overwhelmed with tasks. The paragraph also explains the nuances of 'wrap your head around something', which involves understanding complex concepts, and 'come rain or shine', signifying unwavering commitment regardless of circumstances. Additionally, it touches on the empathetic 'I can relate', the struggle of 'I can't help doing something', and the comprehensive 'under the sun'. The importance of honest communication through 'speak your mind' and the potential pitfalls of 'taking someone for granted' are also discussed.
😇 Navigating Life's Challenges with English Idioms
The second paragraph presents a narrative that weaves in the previously introduced English idioms to depict a day in the life of an individual juggling multiple responsibilities. It starts with the person feeling overwhelmed by their workload and trying to understand a new project, likened to the complexity of quantum physics. Despite the challenges, they remain committed to their tasks, showing empathy towards their son's exam stress and the pressures of modern education. The paragraph also explores the speaker's relationship dynamics, including the candid remarks from their mother and the perceived neglect from their husband. It concludes with a humorous anecdote about the husband's unexpected declaration of love, which the speaker attributes to him feeling 'under the weather'.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Spice up
💡A lot on my plate
💡Wrap your head around
💡Come rain or shine
💡I can relate
💡Can't help doing something
💡Under the sun
💡So far so good
💡Speak your mind
💡Take for granted
💡Off the top of my head
💡Out of nowhere
💡Under the weather
Highlights
Spice up your English with B2-level expressions to add excitement and interest.
Understanding the phrase 'a lot on my plate' indicates being busy with multiple tasks and potentially overwhelmed.
Learn to express understanding of complex subjects with 'wrap your head around something'.
Use 'come rain or shine' to convey commitment regardless of circumstances.
Relate to others' experiences with 'I can relate', showing empathy and shared experience.
The expression 'I can't help doing something' shows inability to resist an action.
'Under the sun' encompasses everything that exists or is possible.
Assess the phrase 'so far so good' to indicate that things are going well up to the current point.
Speak your mind to openly express your thoughts, which can be both positive and negative.
Avoid taking people for granted to show appreciation for their presence and efforts.
Use 'off the top of my head' for spontaneous, unresearched thoughts or guesses.
'Out of nowhere' describes sudden and unexpected occurrences.
Feeling 'under the weather' is a polite way to express feeling slightly ill.
Spotting and understanding these 13 phrases in a story can enhance English language comprehension.
The story illustrates the application of these phrases in a relatable, everyday context.
Transcripts
Do you want to spice up your English with some fabulous B2-level expressions?
Oh, spice up something that means to add excitement or interest to
a speech, a story, or performance.
"Spice up the story a little bit, Jesus Christ!"
Hey, let's keep moving.
I've got a lot on my plate today, so I have to keep this lesson tight.
To have a lot on one's plate.
This means that you have a lot going on in your life or you're very busy
with multiple tasks and projects.
It normally means that you are a little or a lot overwhelmed
and perhaps a bit stressed.
"I can't go out tonight.
I have a lot on my plate with work and studying."
We can also change it slightly by saying, "I have enough on my
plate," which means don't give me anything else to deal with because
I already have enough things to do.
"I'm sure she has a lot on her plate with the way things are in the world."
"Oh, well, I do have a lot on my plate right now."
Wrap your head around something.
This means to understand something that is complicated.
So it's not a direct synonym of the verb to understand because there's
that extra deeper meaning to this expression that suggests that the
thing is quite difficult to understand.
"Oh, it's hard to wrap my head around quantum physics!"
"And this obsession to end your own life...
I can't wrap my head around it."
Come rain or shine.
This means no matter what happens or no matter what the circumstances are.
For example,
"I'll be at your picnic come rain or shine."
You don't have to be referring to the weather to use this expression.
It can be used in a more figurative way.
For example,
"I'll support you come rain or shine."
"Rain or shine, I'm gonna be on the midnight train to Philadelphia."
I can relate.
I can relate means you understand someone's situation because
you have also experienced it.
For example,
"You're stressed about your exams.
I can totally relate."
"As someone who just bought a house, I can relate to the problems
first-time buyers are facing."
"As an investigative writer that has yet to be officially published...
I can relate to Mario's desire."
I can't help doing something.
"For I can't help falling in love with you."
If you've ever heard the Elvis Presley song, 'Can't Help Falling in Love', then
you might already know this expression.
If you can't help doing something, then you can't stop
yourself from doing that thing.
So, in the case of poor Elvis, he just couldn't stop
himself from falling in love.
Which is very relatable if any of you have fallen in love.
Have you?
Let me know.
Another example.
"I can't help laughing at your jokes.
They're so funny."
"I can't help feeling a bit sorry for him."
"The thing is, I can't help wondering what he'd say."
Under the sun.
Under the sun means everything that exists or is possible.
"Oh, I think I've tried every diet under the sun."
"You can find every type of gadget under the sun in this shop."
"I can teach you everything under the sun, but...
I can't be a man for you."
So far so good.
So far so good means things are going well up to this point in time.
"How's everything going with your new job?"
"So far, so good.
But the workload is getting bigger every day!"
"How's it going with your new car?"
"So far, so good.
She hasn't given me any problems yet!"
"Twenty six, twenty seven, so far, so good."
Speak your mind.
Speak your mind means to say what you really think, which can be a good or
bad thing depending on the circumstance.
"Karen is not shy.
She always speaks her mind."
"House rules, speak your mind."
To take someone or something for granted.
This means to not appreciate them enough.
If you don't show appreciation for your loved ones, then you
may end up losing them forever.
"Don't take your friends for granted.
They're always there for you."
"Paul took Kate for granted for many years.
Then one day she left him for another guy."
"She understands.
Then don't take it for granted."
"I just want to be with a man who will ignore me and take me for granted.
Who is only pretending to be interested in who I am and what I
think, so he can get into my pants."
Off the top of my head.
Off the top of my head means that you're saying something without
thinking too much about it.
So you haven't checked the facts.
Usually because you don't have enough time to check the facts or to find the answer.
So it's kind of like taking an educated guess from what
you have stored in your head.
"There are some great restaurants around here, but I can't think of
their names off the top of my head.
I would need to look on the internet.
I just can't remember their names."
"I don't even know now because I'm just coming off the top of my head.
But a visual where if we had a billboard and the desert inn
handed us our nest egg back."
Out of nowhere.
Out of nowhere means suddenly and unexpectedly.
"Ah, the mouse appeared out of nowhere and scared me."
"The car came out of nowhere.
It nearly knocked me down."
"Number one, you're much too close to Hastings, and out of nowhere, this, this
Aarons jumps in the race and your old pal Buckley is calling the shots on that one."
To feel under the weather.
To feel under the weather means to feel a little bit sick.
It's normally referring to a cold or...
Achhu!!
Oh, bless me!
...a flu, where you feel low on energy and tired.
I'm feeling under the weather, so I'm going to stay home today.
"I'm really sorry to call last minute and cancel, but I'm just I'm
really feeling under the weather.
So if you just want to call me back."
See if you can spot these 13 phrases in the following story.
Then you may want to access the lesson notes and interactive
activities to test yourself on what you have learned here today.
Details are below.
So, yesterday was one of those days.
I have a lot on my plate anyway, and I also had to try to wrap my head
around this new project at work, which is basically like quantum physics to
me, and I have never project managed before, but the boss is insisting that
I take the lead on it because he wants to spice up the dynamics in the office.
But hey, come rain or shine, I am determined to get it done
and then focus on my son, who is really stressed about his exams.
I can totally relate!
Exams are stressful no matter how old you are.
Though, I can't help feeling that the school is putting too much
pressure on the kids these days.
Particularly that teacher.
Oh...
what's his name?
Mr...
Jenkins?
...no...
I can't remember off the top of my head.
We will all be happy once we are relaxing on holiday, which is only six weeks away.
I have tried every diet under the sun to get in shape for the summer.
So far, so good.
But I do keep switching diets like I'm changing TV channels.
My mum saw me and said she thought I looked skinny, a bit rude, but you know
my mum, she always speaks her mind!
It annoys me a bit but I always thank her for her honesty.
At least she notices me, unlike my husband who makes me feel invisible.
I could chop my arm off in front of him and he wouldn't say anything.
I do so much for him, but he's always taken me for granted.
Then again, he did tell me that I am the light of his life the other day.
He was trimming his toenails in the bathroom, I was pottering
around on the landing and he just said it, out of nowhere,
"You...
Mary...
are the light of my life."
I didn't respond.
I just got him a paracetamol and a glass of water as I assumed he
was feeling under the weather.
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