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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

relationships C1

be in someone's good books

Master the idiom 'be in someone's good books' to describe being in favor with someone, featuring natural examples and practice exercises.
entertainment C1

be panned by critics

Learn how to use the advanced English idiom 'be panned by critics' to describe movies or books that received terrible reviews.
relationships C1

become infatuated

Learn the definition of 'become infatuated' and how to describe intense, short-lived passions or crushes.
daily-life C1

behold the beauty

Discover the meaning of 'behold the beauty'. Learn how to use this literary phrase to express deep admiration for stunning sights in everyday English.
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daily-life C1

belie the truth

Learn how to use 'belie the truth' to describe situations where someone's appearance, behavior, or statements contradict reality.
daily-life C1

belittle someone's achievements

Discover the meaning of 'belittle someone's achievements.' Learn how to describe situations where someone downplays another person's success with natural examples.
daily-life C1

bend to someone's will

Master the advanced English idiom 'bend to someone's will.' Learn how to describe giving in to pressure or control in relationships and daily life.
daily-life C1

bequeath a fortune

Learn how to use the formal legal and literary English phrase 'bequeath a fortune' to describe passing down wealth to heirs in daily life contexts.
daily-life C1

berate someone for mistakes

Discover how to use 'berate someone for mistakes' to describe scolding or criticizing someone angrily. Learn with clear explanations and examples.
daily-life C1

beseech someone for help

Learn how to use the formal expression 'beseech someone for help' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, and see natural examples.
daily-life C1

bestow an honor

Learn how to use the formal expression 'bestow an honor' to describe presenting a prestigious award or recognition in official and celebratory settings.
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daily-life C1

betray a trust

Find out what 'betray a trust' means and how to use this expression to describe broken confidence or loyalty in personal and professional relationships.
daily-life C1

bewilder the audience

Learn how to use the phrase 'bewilder the audience' to describe confusing, puzzling, or deeply perplexing a group of listeners or spectators.
daily-life C1

bias the results

Discover how to use 'bias the results' to describe influencing an outcome, survey, or study in an unfair, subjective, or systematic way.
daily-life C1

bid farewell

Discover how to use the formal English expression 'bid farewell' correctly. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice with realistic examples.
daily-life C1

bind by a contract

Learn how to use the formal expression 'bind by a contract' to describe legal obligations and agreements in daily life and professional settings.
travel C1

biometric scan

Understand 'biometric scan', a modern travel technology used for identity verification at borders and airports.
daily-life C1

blend into the background

Discover how to use the idiom 'blend into the background' to describe people, objects, or ideas that escape notice by matching their environment.
technology C1

bleeding edge

Discover the meaning of 'bleeding edge', how it differs from cutting edge, and how to use this casual idiom in tech contexts with natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

block the path

Learn how to use 'block the path' in both physical and metaphorical contexts to describe obstacles, challenges, and barriers in daily life.