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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

relationships C1

have a bone to pick

Learn how to use the idiom 'have a bone to pick' to express a grievance or bring up a complaint with someone in natural, casual English conversations.
relationships C1

have a chip on your shoulder

Master the idiom 'have a chip on your shoulder' to describe someone carrying a grudge or feeling resentful in personal and professional relationships.
relationships C1

have a spat

Learn the meaning of 'have a spat' in English. Discover how to use this expression to describe minor, petty arguments in relationships.
academic C1

hermeneutic approach

Master the advanced academic term 'hermeneutic approach'. Learn its definition, see how to use it in humanities research, and study real examples.
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academic C1

heuristic device

Learn how to use 'heuristic device' in academic contexts to describe models or rules of thumb that aid in discovery or problem-solving.
travel C1

home away from home

Master the idiom 'home away from home' to describe a comfortable place you visit often.
travel C1

hop, skip, and a jump

Discover how to use the casual, lighthearted idiom 'hop, skip, and a jump' to describe a very short distance or a quick, easy trip in everyday English.
entertainment C1

humblebrag

Learn how to spot and use the term 'humblebrag' to describe a self-deprecating boast.
travel C1

hustle and flow

Learn the casual expression 'hustle and flow' and how to use it to describe navigating the busy yet rhythmic energy of vibrant cities.
travel C1

immerse yourself in the culture

Learn how to use 'immerse yourself in the culture' to describe deep, authentic travel experiences where you live like a local.
food-cooking C1

impart flavor

Learn how to use the formal culinary term 'impart flavor' to describe how ingredients transfer their taste to a dish.
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business C1

in accordance with

Learn how to use 'in accordance with' to indicate compliance with rules, regulations, agreements, or standards in professional English.
business C1

in lieu of

Learn how to use the formal business English expression 'in lieu of' to mean 'instead of' or 'in place of' in professional contexts.
academic C1

in the final analysis

Learn how to use the formal academic transition 'in the final analysis' to summarize arguments and draw ultimate conclusions in essays and research.
business C1

incur expenses

Understand the formal business collocation 'incur expenses' to describe when a business or individual becomes liable for costs.
business C1

indemnity clause

Understand what an 'indemnity clause' is in business contracts, see how it is used in professional real-world examples, and master its correct usage.
travel C1

indigenous culture

Learn how to use the formal term 'indigenous culture' to respectfully describe the heritage and traditions of a region's original inhabitants.
technology C1

information overload

Discover the meaning of 'information overload' and learn how to use this common term to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by too much digital data, news, and media.
business C1

insulate against risk

Learn how to use the formal business phrase 'insulate against risk' to protect an organization from financial or strategic danger.
business C1

intangible assets

Discover what 'intangible assets' are in business, how to use this C1 formal term, and common collocations in corporate finance.