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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

daily-life C1

feather your nest

Learn the idiom 'feather your nest,' meaning to make yourself rich, often in a selfish or dishonest way, with examples and tips.
daily-life C1

financial cushion

Discover how a 'financial cushion' helps protect you from unexpected expenses and learn how to use this C1 English term correctly.
daily-life C1

foot the bill

Discover what 'foot the bill' means, how to use it in everyday English, and see real-life conversational examples.
business C1

gain traction

Learn how to use the business idiom "gain traction" to describe ideas, products, or campaigns that are starting to become popular and successful in the market.
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daily-life C1

glass ceiling

Discover the meaning of 'glass ceiling,' an invisible barrier preventing career advancement, with natural C1 examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
technology C1

glued to the screen

Learn the casual idiom 'glued to the screen.' Discover how to describe someone who is completely obsessed with or distracted by their phone, computer, or TV.
daily-life C1

golden handshake

Understand 'golden handshake' and how it refers to large severance packages for executives. Learn how to use this C1 English idiom correctly.
daily-life C1

grasp the nettle

Master the British English C1 idiom 'grasp the nettle' and discover how to use it to describe tackling unpleasant or difficult tasks with courage and prompt action.
entertainment C1

ham it up

Learn the casual English idiom 'ham it up' and how to use it to describe theatrical, exaggerated, or over-the-top acting.
daily-life C1

harbor resentment

Learn the formal expression 'harbor resentment' to describe keeping feelings of anger or bitterness inside over a long period.
food-cooking C1

have a craving for

Learn how to express intense food desires using the C1 English phrase 'have a craving for' in daily conversations.
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daily-life C1

hedging your bets

Understand the idiom 'hedging your bets' and learn how to use it when discussing risk management and decision making.
travel C1

hit the town

Discover how to use the casual idiom 'hit the town' to talk about going out to enjoy the nightlife, bars, and clubs in a new city.
food-cooking C1

infuse with

Understand how to use the phrase 'infuse with' in cooking to describe blending deep flavors into liquids and dishes.
entertainment C1

jump the shark

Learn what 'jump the shark' means, how to use it to describe declining TV shows, and see real-life examples of this casual English idiom.
daily-life C1

keep the wolf from the door

Learn the casual idiom 'keep the wolf from the door,' which means to earn just enough money to buy food and survive.
daily-life C1

keep your options open

Discover how to use the phrase 'keep your options open' to describe avoiding making a final decision too early.
daily-life C1

leave in the lurch

Learn the casual English idiom 'leave in the lurch' to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation when they need your help the most.
daily-life C1

leave to chance

Master the English idiom 'leave to chance' to talk about letting things happen by luck or coincidence rather than planning them carefully.
daily-life C1

let bygones be bygones

Understand how to use the idiom 'let bygones be bygones' to suggest forgiving past grievances and moving forward.