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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

food-cooking C1

whet your appetite

Learn how to use the C1 idiom "whet your appetite" in English. Understand its spelling, meaning, and figurative usage in daily life.
business C1

zero-sum game

Explore the meaning of 'zero-sum game' in business and economics. Learn how to use this neutral C1 expression with examples, common mistakes, and practice questions.
entertainment C1

a tough act to follow

Learn the meaning of 'a tough act to follow' and how to use this idiom to describe outstanding performances or achievements.
academic C1

academic performance

Learn how to use 'academic performance' in formal English. Master this essential collocation to discuss students' grades, exam results, and school achievements.
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entertainment C1

art-house cinema

Understand the term 'art-house cinema' and how to talk about independent, artistic, and non-mainstream films.
daily-life C1

at the drop of a hat

Master the C1 idiom 'at the drop of a hat' to describe actions done instantly, willingly, and without hesitation. See natural examples and practice here.
daily-life C1

back to the drawing board

Learn how to use 'back to the drawing board' in English when a plan or project fails completely and you must start over from the very beginning of the process.
business C1

ballpark figure

Discover how to use the C1 business idiom 'ballpark figure' to discuss rough estimates and approximate numbers in professional conversations.
relationships C1

be at loggerheads

Master the advanced English idiom 'be at loggerheads' to accurately describe strong, unresolved disagreements and conflicts between people or groups.
daily-life C1

beat around the bush

Understand the English idiom 'beat around the bush' and learn how to tell someone to stop avoiding the main topic and get straight to the point in conversation.
business C1

best practice

Master the business term 'best practice'. Discover how to use it in corporate communication with examples and practice.
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relationships C1

birds of a feather flock together

Understand the proverb 'birds of a feather flock together' and see how it describes people with similar interests staying together.
daily-life C1

blessing in disguise

Learn the meaning of 'blessing in disguise' to describe bad situations that ultimately lead to positive outcomes. Real examples and practice inside.
business C1

bottom line

Master the expression 'bottom line' to talk about financial results or the most crucial point in a business discussion.
entertainment C1

box-office poison

Learn the meaning of 'box-office poison' and how to describe actors or films that fail to attract audiences and lose money.
relationships C1

breathe down someone's neck

Learn the meaning of 'breathe down someone's neck' and how to use this common English idiom to describe close, annoying supervision or pressure in daily conversations.
travel C1

broaden one's horizons

Learn how to use the formal expression 'broaden one's horizons' to describe expanding your knowledge, experience, and cultural understanding through travel.
daily-life C1

burn bridges

Master the English idiom 'burn bridges' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural conversation examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using it correctly.
entertainment C1

chew the scenery

Discover the theatrical idiom 'chew the scenery' and learn how to describe overacting or dramatic behavior.
academic C1

corroborate findings

Learn the formal academic collocation 'corroborate findings' to describe supporting and confirming research results.