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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

relationships C1

seek parental blessing

Understand the formal expression 'seek parental blessing' and how it's used in traditional relationship contexts.
business C1

shadow economy

Learn what the shadow economy is, how it impacts global markets, and how to use this C1 business term correctly in professional contexts.
relationships C1

share a telepathic connection

Discover how to use 'share a telepathic connection' casually to describe knowing what someone is thinking without speaking.
relationships C1

show leniency

Learn how to use the phrase 'show leniency' to describe being merciful, forgiving, or understanding in relationships and daily life.
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slang C1

sigma grindset

Learn the meaning of 'sigma grindset', a popular internet slang term used to describe an extreme, hyper-focused, and fiercely independent approach to success.
technology C1

silicon valley

Understand the meaning and cultural significance of 'Silicon Valley' with natural examples, pronunciation guides, and interactive practice exercises.
entertainment C1

silver screen era

Explore the meaning of the 'silver screen era,' a term used to describe the classic, glamorous age of Hollywood cinema and its iconic historical stars.
business C1

siphon off funds

Master the business and financial expression 'siphon off funds' to describe the dishonest or gradual diversion of money.
travel C1

slip road

Learn the definition of 'slip road', a common British English term for highway ramps, with practical travel examples.
academic C1

slippery slope

Learn the meaning of 'slippery slope' and how it is used in academic debates to describe a chain of negative events.
entertainment C1

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

Discover how to use the dramatic sports idiom 'snatch victory from the jaws of defeat' to describe winning a contest at the very last second.
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entertainment C1

social critique

Discover the meaning of 'social critique' in literature and film. Learn how creators use this formal concept to analyze society, with natural examples.
food-cooking C1

sommelier's recommendation

Understand the term 'sommelier's recommendation' and how to use it when ordering wine in fine dining settings.
food-cooking C1

sous-vide cooking

Learn about the precision of sous-vide cooking, a modern culinary method of slow-cooking vacuum-sealed food in a perfectly temperature-controlled water bath.
business C1

spearhead the initiative

Discover the meaning of 'spearhead the initiative' in business English. Learn how to use this formal C1 phrase to describe leading a new project or corporate campaign.
relationships C1

spill your guts

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'spill your guts' to describe confessing secrets or expressing raw emotions, with examples and exercises.
entertainment C1

spin doctor

Learn the meaning of 'spin doctor,' a term used for PR experts who manipulate public opinion, with examples and exercises.
travel C1

standby priority

Learn what standby priority means in air travel and how airlines rank passengers waiting for unconfirmed seats.
food-cooking C1

stave off hunger

Learn how to use "stave off hunger" to describe delaying appetite or keeping hunger away temporarily with a light snack.
slang C1

stealth wealth

Discover the meaning of 'stealth wealth', a slang term used to describe extremely wealthy people who choose to hide their riches behind a modest lifestyle.