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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

daily-life C1

bring to fruition

Discover how to use 'bring to fruition' to describe successfully completing a complex project, plan, or long-term dream after a period of hard work.
relationships C1

bristle at a comment

Discover the meaning of 'bristle at a comment'—a C1-level English expression used when someone reacts defensively or with irritation to a remark.
daily-life C1

broaden your horizons

Learn how 'broaden your horizons' is used to describe expanding your knowledge, experiences, and perspective on life through new activities.
daily-life C1

browbeat someone into agreeing

Understand the phrase 'browbeat someone into agreeing' and how to use it to describe intimidating, bullying, or pressuring someone into a decision.
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daily-life C1

buffeted by the wind

Learn how to use the formal expression "buffeted by the wind" to describe being repeatedly struck or shaken by strong, violent gusts of air.
daily-life C1

build a consensus

Learn how to use the formal English phrase "build a consensus" to describe the process of bringing a group of people to a mutual agreement.
daily-life C1

burden with debt

Discover the meaning of "burden with debt" and how to describe being weighed down by heavy financial obligations in natural English.
academic C1

by virtue of

Master the academic transition 'by virtue of' to explain causes and reasons. Find clear definitions, natural examples, and common mistakes.
relationships C1

captivate someone entirely

Discover how to use the phrase 'captivate someone entirely' to describe holding someone's absolute attention or interest.
relationships C1

cause a public disturbance

Understand the formal legal and social phrase 'cause a public disturbance' and how to use it correctly in sentences.
travel C1

celiac friendly

Discover what 'celiac friendly' means, how to use it when traveling or dining out, and see real-life examples.
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food-cooking C1

charcuterie board

Learn how to use the term 'charcuterie board' to describe a popular, stylish appetizer platter featuring a curated selection of cured meats, cheeses, and fruits.
travel C1

check-in formalities

Learn what check-in formalities are in travel, hotels, and airports, and how to use this formal term in professional contexts.
food-cooking C1

chiffonade the basil

Learn how to chiffonade the basil like a professional chef. Discover the meaning and usage of this elegant slicing technique.
entertainment C1

cinematic masterpiece

Discover how to use the formal term 'cinematic masterpiece' to describe exceptional films. Learn its meaning, correct usage, and common mistakes with practice.
business C1

circumscribe the authority

Learn how to use 'circumscribe the authority' in professional English. Understand its precise meaning, pronunciation, and formal usage with real-world business examples.
business C1

circumscribe the power

Master the formal business phrase 'circumscribe the power'. Find precise definitions, native examples, and common learner mistakes for advanced C1 English.
food-cooking C1

clarify the butter

Learn what it means to clarify the butter, how it is done in cooking, and how to use this professional culinary term in English.
business C1

claw back bonuses

Discover the meaning of 'claw back bonuses' in business and financial English. Learn how to use this phrase naturally.
business C1

clinch a deal

Learn the advanced business English idiom 'clinch a deal' to describe successfully securing, finalizing, or winning a crucial contract or agreement.