C1 — Advanced — Flitin

daily-life C1

feel the pinch

Understand the idiom 'feel the pinch' and learn how to use it to describe financial hardship in everyday English.

business C1

fiduciary duty

Master the term 'fiduciary duty' to describe the legal and ethical obligation of absolute trust and care between a corporate professional and their client.

entertainment C1

fifteen minutes of fame

Learn the origin and usage of 'fifteen minutes of fame' to describe short-lived media attention.

slang C1

filter bubble

Learn about the term 'filter bubble' and how online search personalization and social media algorithms can limit the diversity of information you see.

business C1

flog a dead horse

Learn how to use the idiom 'flog a dead horse' in professional settings to describe wasting time and energy on a failed business project or lost cause.

entertainment C1

garner critical acclaim

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'garner critical acclaim' to describe highly praised artistic works in the entertainment industry.

business C1

garner support

Learn how to use the formal business phrase 'garner support' to describe the process of gathering or collecting backing for a project or idea.

travel C1

gastronomic delight

Understand the elegant travel term 'gastronomic delight'. Learn how to describe exquisite food experiences in formal writing and reviews.

food-cooking C1

gastronomic experience

Learn the meaning of 'gastronomic experience' and how to use this formal English expression to describe high-quality culinary adventures.

entertainment C1

generate substantial buzz

Learn how to use 'generate substantial buzz' to describe movies, shows, or events that get everyone talking.

relationships C1

get a word in edgewise

Find out what 'get a word in edgewise' means and how to use it in casual English. Improve your speaking skills with real examples and practice.

travel C1

get your bearings

Find out how to use 'get your bearings' to describe orienting yourself, finding your way around a new city, or adjusting to a new travel destination.

relationships C1

give someone the cold shoulder

Learn how to use 'give someone the cold shoulder' to describe intentionally ignoring or being unfriendly to someone in social situations.

travel C1

globetrotting lifestyle

Understand the C1 expression 'globetrotting lifestyle,' its connotations, and how to use it in natural English.

relationships C1

go behind someone's back

Learn how to use 'go behind someone's back' to describe acting secretly without someone's permission or knowledge, especially in personal or professional relationships.

daily-life C1

go by the book

Master the English idiom 'go by the book' to describe following rules strictly. Find examples, pronunciation, and practice to sound like a native speaker.

daily-life C1

go cold turkey

Discover how to use the common casual expression 'go cold turkey' to describe completely and suddenly stopping a bad habit or addiction with real examples.

relationships C1

go through thick and thin

Master the idiom 'go through thick and thin' to describe supporting someone through all of life's good times and difficult periods.

entertainment C1

hail Mary

Discover how the term 'hail Mary' is used in sports and general life to describe a desperate, last-minute attempt.

business C1

harbor reservations

Understand how to use 'harbor reservations' in formal business contexts to express unspoken doubts or hesitation about a plan or decision.