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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

relationships C1

speak on behalf of

Learn how to use 'speak on behalf of' in formal and professional contexts to represent someone else or a group.
business C1

state of the art

Learn how to use the business term 'state of the art' to describe cutting-edge technology, modern facilities, and top-tier equipment in professional English.
daily-life C1

steal someone's thunder

Learn how to use 'steal someone's thunder' to describe when someone takes attention or praise away from another person. Essential C1 English.
entertainment C1

steal the show

Learn the meaning of 'steal the show' in English. Discover how to use this common idiom with examples, practice exercises, and pronunciation tips.
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relationships C1

strike up a conversation

Learn how to use the collocated phrase 'strike up a conversation' to describe starting a chat with someone naturally.
entertainment C1

swan song

Discover the meaning of 'swan song,' an idiom used to describe a person's final performance, work, or activity before retirement or death.
travel C1

take the scenic route

Discover the meaning of 'take the scenic route,' how to use it literally and figuratively in English, and see real-life example sentences.
daily-life C1

take with a grain of salt

Master the C1 idiom 'take with a grain of salt'. Learn how to express skepticism about information or claims in everyday English conversations.
travel C1

thumb a ride

Learn what 'thumb a ride' means, how to use this casual travel idiom in English conversations, and see natural examples of hitchhiking expressions.
business C1

touch and go

Discover the meaning of 'touch and go' in business English. Learn how to use this phrase to describe risky, uncertain, or precarious situations.
travel C1

travel far and wide

Master the neutral idiom 'travel far and wide' to describe traveling extensively across a vast geographic area or many different countries.
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entertainment C1

under the radar

Learn how 'under the radar' describes things that go unnoticed, undetected, or receive little public attention.
travel C1

unspoilt beauty

Discover the meaning of 'unspoilt beauty' and how to use this formal travel expression to describe untouched natural landscapes.
business C1

uphill battle

Discover how to use the English idiom 'uphill battle' to describe highly challenging tasks and difficult business situations that require immense effort to win.
business C1

vicious circle

Learn how to use the professional English phrase 'vicious circle' to describe a recurring problem where one bad situation continuously causes another worse one.
entertainment C1

waiting in the wings

Learn how to use 'waiting in the wings' to describe someone who is ready to step in and take over a role or opportunity.
travel C1

watch the world go by

Master the English phrase "watch the world go by." Learn how to describe the relaxing activity of observing people and life around you.
travel C1

watch your back

Understand the idiom 'watch your back' to warn someone to be careful, alert, and aware of potential dangers while traveling.
daily-life C1

whole nine yards

Learn the meaning of 'the whole nine yards' in C1 English. Find out how to use this casual idiom to mean 'everything' or 'all the way'.
business C1

win-win situation

Understand the meaning and usage of 'win-win situation' in professional negotiations and daily conversations.