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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

food-cooking C1

pair well with

Master the sophisticated food and beverage collocation 'pair well with' to describe matching flavors and ingredients.
travel C1

panoramic overlook

Discover how to use the term 'panoramic overlook' to describe scenic viewpoints and high-altitude travel spots.
business C1

paper over the cracks

Learn the business idiom 'paper over the cracks' to describe hiding deep-seated problems with temporary, superficial solutions.
travel C1

passenger manifest

Understand 'passenger manifest,' the official list of passengers on a ship, plane, or vehicle used by customs and flight crews.
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food-cooking C1

pasture-raised chicken

Learn what 'pasture-raised chicken' means, how it differs from other poultry labels, and how to use this food-cooking term in English.
entertainment C1

patron of the arts

Discover what it means to be a 'patron of the arts' and how this formal term describes wealthy or influential supporters of creative culture throughout history.
slang C1

phantom vibration syndrome

What is phantom vibration syndrome? Understand this modern psychological phenomenon where you think your phone is vibrating, and learn how to use it.
travel C1

pillow menu

Learn the term 'pillow menu', a luxury hotel amenity offering guests a choice of different pillow types.
travel C1

pilot in command

Learn the meaning of 'pilot in command,' the formal aviation term for the pilot holding ultimate legal responsibility for an aircraft's flight safety.
entertainment C1

poetic license

Understand 'poetic license' and how writers and artists bend the rules of reality or grammar for artistic effect. Explore its formal usage and examples.
academic C1

point of contention

Understand the academic phrase 'point of contention' to describe key areas of disagreement in debates and research.
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business C1

precipitate a crisis

Learn the formal business collocation 'precipitate a crisis' to describe actions that suddenly trigger severe problems.
business C1

precipitate a decline

Understand how to use 'precipitate a decline' in formal business contexts to describe a sudden drop in value or performance.
entertainment C1

press junket

Understand what a press junket is, how film promotions work, and how to use this industry term in context.
business C1

price elasticity

Master the concept of price elasticity in professional English. Learn how consumer demand responds to price changes with practical C1 business examples.
business C1

principal-agent problem

Understand the principal-agent problem in corporate governance. Learn how conflicting interests affect business decisions with professional C1 English examples.
relationships C1

provide an exemplary model

Learn how the formal phrase 'provide an exemplary model' is used to describe setting a perfect example for others to follow.
relationships C1

provoke irritation

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'provoke irritation' to describe causing annoyance or frustration in relationships.
daily-life C1

put a damper on

Learn how to use "put a damper on" in English. Understand how to describe things that ruin the mood, with natural examples and tips.
slang C1

quiet luxury

Discover the meaning of 'quiet luxury'—the fashion trend of wearing high-quality, logo-free clothing—with real-world examples and common mistakes.