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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

slang C1

parasocial interaction

Discover what 'parasocial interaction' means and how it describes our modern online relationships with creators and celebrities.
relationships C1

part on good terms

Learn how to use 'part on good terms' to describe ending a relationship or association without hostility or anger.
daily-life C1

pass the buck

Learn what 'pass the buck' means, how to use this common English idiom in daily conversations, and avoid common mistakes.
daily-life C1

pay tribute to

Master the formal expression 'pay tribute to' to honor, praise, or show public respect to someone in English.
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academic C1

pedagogical approach

Discover the meaning of 'pedagogical approach' and how to use this advanced academic term to describe teaching methods and educational philosophies.
academic C1

peer-reviewed journal

Learn how to use 'peer-reviewed journal' to refer to highly credible, expert-vetted academic publications in your research and writing.
slang C1

performative activism

Learn the meaning of 'performative activism' and how to use it to describe surface-level support for social causes.
relationships C1

play second fiddle

Learn the meaning of the casual idiom "play second fiddle" and how to use it when talking about taking a subordinate or less important role.
food-cooking C1

poach an egg

Learn how to poach an egg perfectly. Master this classic culinary technique, understand common mistakes, and explore natural examples.
travel C1

port of call

Learn how to use "port of call" to describe stops on a journey or places you visit, both in travel contexts and everyday conversation.
relationships C1

pour cold water on

Discover the meaning of 'pour cold water on' and how to describe someone discouraging an idea or relationship.
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relationships C1

pour oil on troubled waters

Discover how to use the formal idiom 'pour oil on troubled waters' to describe calming a tense conflict.
entertainment C1

present a character study

Discover how films and plays 'present a character study' by focusing deeply on a single individual's psychology.
entertainment C1

prove to be a commercial flop

Learn how to use 'prove to be a commercial flop' to describe creative works that fail financially despite high expectations.
entertainment C1

push the envelope

Understand the idiom 'push the envelope' and how to use it when describing artists or creators who test limits and innovate in their field.
relationships C1

put a strain on

Understand how to use the phrase 'put a strain on' to describe situations, financial issues, or conflicts that damage or test a relationship.
daily-life C1

put on a brave face

Learn how to use the idiom 'put on a brave face' to describe hiding your worries or pain. Includes natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive exercises.
relationships C1

put your foot down

Learn how to use the idiom 'put your foot down' to describe asserting authority and stopping unwanted behavior.
relationships C1

put yourself in someone's shoes

Learn how to use 'put yourself in someone's shoes' to express empathy and perspective-taking.
academic C1

qualitative analysis

Learn how to use 'qualitative analysis' in academic writing to describe research focused on non-numerical, subjective data.