Essential C2 Idioms: Speak Like a Native

Boost your English to C2 level with these key idioms used by native speakers.

Achieving C2 Native Speaker level in English requires mastering advanced idioms. Our video, "Essential C2 Idioms: Speak Like a Native", introduces 3 idioms that will enhance your language skills.

• To play by ear. This idiom means to improvise. Instead of planning everything in advance, you go with the flow. Example: "I didn't prepare a speech, so I'll just play it by ear".
• Being in a tight corner. This phrase describes being in a difficult situation. Example: "With deadlines approaching and little progress made, he found himself in a tight corner".
• To stab someone in the back. This idiom means to betray a close person. Example: "He trusted her completely, but she stabbed him in the back by revealing his secrets".

Using these idioms will make your English sound more natural and sophisticated. They are commonly used by native speakers in everyday conversations and can help you communicate more effectively and confidently.