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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

academic C1

aid and abet

Master the formal academic and legal expression 'aid and abet.' Learn its meaning, proper usage, and how to avoid common mistakes in formal writing and essays.
food-cooking C1

al dente

Master the culinary term "al dente," used by chefs and home cooks to describe pasta or vegetables cooked to be firm to the bite rather than soft or mushy.
daily-life C1

at the end of my tether

Discover the meaning of the British idiom 'at the end of my tether'. Learn how to express extreme frustration and exhaustion with natural, real-life examples.
travel C1

at your earliest convenience

Learn how to professionally ask for a prompt response using 'at your earliest convenience'. Master this formal English phrase with examples.
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daily-life C1

bark up the wrong tree

Learn how to use the idiom 'bark up the wrong tree' in conversational English. Understand its meaning, find natural examples, and avoid common learner mistakes.
relationships C1

be the big spoon

Find out what 'be the big spoon' means in relationships and how to use this warm, casual English expression to talk about cuddling and physical closeness with partners.
daily-life C1

bite off more than you can chew

Learn how to use the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' to describe taking on too much responsibility or overcommitting.
entertainment C1

blow your own trumpet

Learn how to use the idiom 'blow your own trumpet' to describe boasting, with practical examples and common mistakes.
relationships C1

bury the hatchet

Learn the meaning of "bury the hatchet" and how to use it to describe making peace and ending a conflict or argument.
daily-life C1

by word of mouth

Master the phrase 'by word of mouth' to describe how information or recommendations spread naturally through conversations.
academic C1

cast doubt on

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'cast doubt on' to challenge theories, question evidence, and express skepticism in academic writing.
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business C1

caveat emptor

Learn the meaning of 'caveat emptor', a Latin legal term used in business to warn buyers that they purchase goods at their own risk.
business C1

contingent upon

Learn how to use the formal business English phrase 'contingent upon' to describe conditions, dependencies, and requirements in contracts and agreements.
food-cooking C1

cook up a storm

Discover the meaning of "cook up a storm," a lively English idiom used to describe preparing a massive, delicious feast with great energy and enthusiasm.
relationships C1

cross paths

Understand how to use "cross paths" to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or having your lives intersect.
food-cooking C1

culinary masterpiece

Learn how to use "culinary masterpiece" to describe an exceptionally prepared, visually stunning, and delicious dish that showcases a chef's ultimate skill.
daily-life C1

cut to the chase

Learn how to use 'cut to the chase' to ask someone to get straight to the point in casual conversations.
travel C1

declare goods

Learn the formal meaning of 'declare goods' at customs. Discover correct usage, examples, and common mistakes for international travelers.
academic C1

delve into

Discover the meaning of 'delve into' in academic English. Learn how to use this formal phrasal verb to describe researching or examining topics in great detail.
technology C1

digital detox

Understand the concept of a 'digital detox', discover how to use it in everyday conversation, and learn why taking a break from screens is highly beneficial.