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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

business C1

hit the ground running

Learn the advanced idiom 'hit the ground running' to describe starting a new job, project, or task with immediate energy and success.
entertainment C1

hit the right note

Master the idiom 'hit the right note' to describe saying or doing something that is perfectly suited to a particular audience or situation.
travel C1

hustle and bustle

Learn how to use the idiom 'hustle and bustle' to describe busy, noisy, and active environments like cities or markets.
entertainment C1

in the limelight

Learn the meaning of 'in the limelight', how to use it in daily English, and see natural examples of this C1 entertainment idiom.
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travel C1

in the middle of nowhere

Learn the common English idiom 'in the middle of nowhere' to describe a remote, isolated place far from any towns, cities, or major roads.
academic C1

intellectual curiosity

Learn the meaning of 'intellectual curiosity'. Understand how to use this formal term to describe a strong, lifelong desire to learn and acquire knowledge.
daily-life C1

it takes two to tango

Master the idiom 'it takes two to tango' to describe shared responsibility in conflicts. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
travel C1

itchy feet

Discover the meaning of the casual English idiom "itchy feet." Learn how to use it to describe a strong desire to travel or move around.
academic C1

ivory tower

Learn what 'ivory tower' means, how to use it in casual academic contexts, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

jump on the bandwagon

Learn the meaning of "jump on the bandwagon," see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this popular English idiom.
relationships C1

keep someone at arm's length

Learn how to use the idiom 'keep someone at arm's length' to describe maintaining a healthy distance in personal and professional relationships.
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daily-life C1

keep something at bay

Discover how to use "keep something at bay" to describe preventing problems or unwanted things from getting too close or causing harm.
daily-life C1

kill two birds with one stone

Master the casual English idiom "kill two birds with one stone" to describe accomplishing two tasks with a single action.
business C1

learning curve

Understand the business term 'learning curve' to describe the rate of progress in gaining new skills or adapting to difficult new systems.
daily-life C1

leave no stone unturned

Learn how to use "leave no stone unturned" to describe a thorough, exhaustive search or investigation in professional and formal contexts.
relationships C1

leave someone in the lurch

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'leave someone in the lurch' and how to use it to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation.
academic C1

literature review

Learn how to write about a 'literature review' in academic papers, its meaning, and see natural examples.
daily-life C1

make a long story short

Master the casual transition phrase "make a long story short" to skip unnecessary details and get straight to the point in conversations.
travel C1

make a pit stop

Learn how to use the casual travel idiom 'make a pit stop' to describe taking a quick break during a road trip or journey.
daily-life C1

method to my madness

Discover the meaning of 'method to my madness' with natural examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises to boost your conversational English.