Level Up Your English! 6 Common English Idioms with "Level"

English Makes No Sense · Jul 6, 2026 · 16m

Did you know that one simple tool can teach you some of the most useful English expressions?

In this episode of the English Makes No Sense Toolbox Series, we're talking about the level—the tool carpenters use to make sure everything is perfectly straight. Then we'll explore six common English idioms and expressions that use the word level, including:

🔨 On the level

🔨 Level with someone

🔨 Keep a level head

🔨 Level the playing field

🔨 Take it to the next level

🔨 Do your level best

You'll learn:

✅ What each expression means

✅ Where it came from

✅ Fun historical facts

✅ Example sentences

✅ When…