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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

daily-life C1

assimilate into a culture

Learn how to use the formal C1 phrase 'assimilate into a culture' correctly in English, with natural examples and useful practice.
business C1

asymmetric information

Understand the economic concept of 'asymmetric information'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in professional business presentations.
academic C1

at first glance

Learn how to use 'at first glance' to introduce an initial impression that may later be proven wrong or incomplete.
academic C1

at the expense of

Learn how to use 'at the expense of' in academic writing. Understand its meaning, explore natural examples, and practice using it correctly.
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daily-life C1

attain a high level

Master the formal expression 'attain a high level' to describe reaching an advanced standard in skills, education, or professional fields.
daily-life C1

attribute success to

Learn how to use the C1 formal phrase 'attribute success to' to explain the reasons behind someone's achievements.
daily-life C1

augment your income

Discover the formal expression 'augment your income' and how to use it to describe earning extra money or supplementing your salary.
daily-life C1

authorise a payment

Learn the formal financial expression 'authorise a payment' to describe giving official permission for a money transaction.
entertainment C1

avant-garde cinema

Discover 'avant-garde cinema', a term describing experimental, non-traditional filmmaking that challenges standard narratives.
daily-life C1

avert a crisis

Learn how to use the formal English collocation 'avert a crisis' to describe preventing a major disaster or problem before it happens.
daily-life C1

awaken your senses

Discover the meaning of 'awaken your senses' and how to use this sensory expression to describe stimulating experiences.
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daily-life C1

back up your claims

Learn how to use the phrase 'back up your claims' to describe supporting assertions with evidence or proof.
daily-life C1

baffle the experts

Understand how to use 'baffle the experts' to describe a mystery or phenomenon that completely confuses specialists.
travel C1

baggage handling issue

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'baggage handling issue' to professionally describe lost, delayed, or damaged luggage.
daily-life C1

balance the budget

Learn how to use 'balance the budget' to describe managing finances so that expenses do not exceed income.
daily-life C1

banish from your mind

Learn how to use 'banish from your mind' to describe deliberately stopping yourself from thinking about something negative or unhelpful.
relationships C1

bare one's soul

Learn the meaning of 'bare one's soul'. Discover how to use this deep expression to describe revealing your innermost thoughts and feelings in relationships.
daily-life C1

bargain for a better deal

Master the phrase 'bargain for a better deal' to talk about negotiating lower prices, better terms, or superior conditions in daily life.
daily-life C1

barrage of criticism

Learn how to use 'barrage of criticism' to describe a large volume of negative feedback or attacks directed at someone all at once.
business C1

barriers to entry

Master the C1 business term 'barriers to entry'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to analyze market competition using this formal English concept.