Figurative language
Idioms & Expressions
Browse idioms and expressions by CEFR level. Every entry comes with a learner-friendly meaning and a natural example sentence so you can see how the idiom is used in context.
A2
A2
High-frequency formulaic expressions and the most accessible figurative chunks.
Open level
B1
B1
Common everyday idioms with more obvious imagery and easier figurative jumps.
Open level
B2
B2
Broader idiomatic range for discussion, opinion, and more natural fluent expression.
Open level
C1
C1
More opaque, culturally loaded, or stylistically marked idioms for advanced learners.
Open level