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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

daily-life C1

blunder into a mistake

Master the advanced English expression 'blunder into a mistake' to describe making careless, clumsy, or accidental errors in daily conversations and work.
daily-life C1

blur the lines

Learn how to use 'blur the lines' to describe situations where distinctions, boundaries, or rules become unclear in daily life and work.
daily-life C1

bode well for the future

Learn the meaning of 'bode well for the future', how to use it in formal English, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

bolster your confidence

Discover how to use 'bolster your confidence' in daily conversations to describe building up self-esteem and reassurance.
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daily-life C1

bombard with questions

Learn the meaning of 'bombard with questions' and how to use it to describe being overwhelmed by inquiries.
business C1

bona fide offer

Understand 'bona fide offer' in business and legal contexts. Learn how to identify genuine, legally binding business proposals.
daily-life C1

boost the economy

Learn the collocation 'boost the economy' to talk about financial growth, public spending, and economic policies.
daily-life C1

bottle up your feelings

Discover the meaning of 'bottle up your feelings' with natural examples. Learn how to talk about emotional suppression and avoid common mistakes in English.
entertainment C1

bounce rate

Understand what 'bounce rate' means in digital media and how it measures user engagement on entertainment websites and streaming platforms.
daily-life C1

bound by duty

Learn the formal expression 'bound by duty' to describe moral, ethical, or professional obligations.
travel C1

boutique lodging

Discover what boutique lodging means. Learn how these small, stylish, and unique accommodations differ from chain hotels.
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daily-life C1

bow to pressure

Learn the meaning of 'bow to pressure', how to use it in daily conversations, and see real-world examples.
daily-life C1

boycott a product

Understand how to use the phrase 'boycott a product' to describe consumer protests and ethical buying choices.
daily-life C1

brace yourself for impact

Learn the meaning of 'brace yourself for impact' and how to use it metaphorically in daily life.
daily-life C1

brand someone a liar

Discover how to use 'brand someone a liar' to describe publicly accusing or labeling someone as untruthful.
daily-life C1

breach a contract

Learn the formal expression 'breach a contract' to describe breaking a legal agreement, with examples and common mistakes.
daily-life C1

break the deadlock

Learn how to use the phrase 'break the deadlock' to describe resolving a stubborn disagreement, overcoming an impasse, or reaching a compromise in difficult situations.
entertainment C1

break the fourth wall

Learn the theatrical and cinematic term 'break the fourth wall' and how to use it when characters address the audience directly.
travel C1

break the journey

Discover the British English expression 'break the journey', meaning to stop for a short time during a long trip. Improve your travel vocabulary.
entertainment C1

breathtaking cinematography

Master the formal term 'breathtaking cinematography' to describe stunning camera work and visual design in films. Includes natural examples and practice.