# Conversation Idioms Upper Intermediate

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- CEFR: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- Theme: Idioms & Expressions
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Conversation idioms for softening bad news and reading between the lines, with phrases like beat around the bush, at the end of the day and walking on…

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## Word list

* **read between the lines**: To understand a hidden meaning that is not stated directly. — “He said he was fine, but I could **read between the lines**.”
* **beat around the bush**: To avoid saying something directly, delaying the real point. — “Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.”
* **for what it's worth**: A phrase used to offer an opinion while admitting it may not matter much. — “**For what it's worth**, I thought your speech was excellent.”
* **the bottom line**: The most important fact or conclusion, after everything else is considered. — “**The bottom line** is that we need more volunteers by Friday.”
* **at the end of the day**: Used to introduce the final, most important point after considering everything. — “**At the end of the day**, it's your decision to make.”
* **as far as I know**: Used to state something the speaker believes is true, while admitting they might be wrong. — “**As far as I know**, the shop closes at six.”
* **put it this way**: Said before explaining or rephrasing something in a simpler or clearer way. — “**Put it this way** — we're not going on holiday this year.”
* **have a word with someone**: To speak to someone privately, often to correct or address a problem. — “The teacher wants to **have a word with you** after class.”
* **get the wrong end of the stick**: To completely misunderstand a situation or what someone meant. — “I think you've **got the wrong end of the stick** — I never said that.”
* **a slip of the tongue**: Something said by accident that you did not mean to say. — “Calling her by the wrong name was just **a slip of the tongue**.”
* **at your wit's end**: So worried or frustrated that you no longer know what to do next. — “After months of sleepless nights, the new parents were **at their wit's end**.”
* **walking on eggshells**: Behaving very carefully to avoid upsetting someone who is easily annoyed. — “Ever since the argument, we've been **walking on eggshells** around him.”
* **have mixed feelings**: Experiencing both good and bad emotions about the same thing at the same time. — “I **have mixed feelings** about moving to a new city.”
* **on edge**: Nervous, tense, and easily startled. — “I've been **on edge** all day before the exam.”
* **a heavy heart**: A deep feeling of sadness, especially before doing something difficult or saying goodbye. — “She said goodbye to her hometown with **a heavy heart**.”
* **in a state**: Very upset, anxious, or unable to calm down. — “She was **in a state** after hearing the bad news.”
* **lose your cool**: To suddenly become angry and unable to control your emotions. — “He finally **lost his cool** after the third delay.”
* **hit the roof**: To become extremely angry very suddenly. — “Mom **hit the roof** when she saw the broken window.”
* **fly off the handle**: To suddenly become very angry, often over something small. — “He **flew off the handle** over a tiny mistake in the report.”
* **cry your eyes out**: To weep very hard for a long time. — “She **cried her eyes out** after watching the sad film.”

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