This lesson trains 7 C2 idioms on Travel. Idioms signal fluency when used naturally — forcing them into every sentence hurts your score. Practise in the runner first, then revisit every expression in the glossary. Review mode after completion shows how each idiom fits its context.
Drive like a maniac
To drive extremely fast and dangerously.
The taxi driver sped through the city streets ignoring all traffic signals.
Live out of a suitcase
To travel a lot and not have a permanent home.
The sales representative spent most of the year on the road.
Bumper to bumper
Very close together with almost no space between vehicles.
The traffic jam stretched for miles with cars barely moving.
Here, there and everywhere
In many different places.
The children ran around the house playing and making noise.
Spirit of adventure
A willingness to take risks and explore new experiences.
The group decided to hike an unknown trail instead of following the usual tourist route.
Gas guzzler
A car that uses a lot of fuel.
The large SUV consumed a huge amount of petrol.
Gas-guzzler
A car that uses a lot of fuel.
The large SUV consumed a huge amount of petrol.