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Formal expressions for professional contexts

entertainment C1

silver screen era

Explore the meaning of the 'silver screen era,' a term used to describe the classic, glamorous age of Hollywood cinema and its iconic historical stars.
entertainment C1

social critique

Discover the meaning of 'social critique' in literature and film. Learn how creators use this formal concept to analyze society, with natural examples.
food-cooking C1

sommelier's recommendation

Understand the term 'sommelier's recommendation' and how to use it when ordering wine in fine dining settings.
business C1

spearhead the initiative

Discover the meaning of 'spearhead the initiative' in business English. Learn how to use this formal C1 phrase to describe leading a new project or corporate campaign.
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entertainment B2

stage directions

Understand the term 'stage directions' in theater and scriptwriting. Learn how these written instructions guide actors and crew.
travel C1

standby priority

Learn what standby priority means in air travel and how airlines rank passengers waiting for unconfirmed seats.
academic C1

substantiate a claim

Learn the formal academic phrase 'substantiate a claim' to describe proving or backing up arguments with solid evidence.
relationships C1

succumb to monotony

Understand how the formal phrase 'succumb to monotony' describes giving in to a boring, repetitive routine in life or relationships.
relationships C1

suppress emotions

Learn the meaning of 'suppress emotions,' how to use it in formal contexts, and view natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

take precedence over

Understand the formal phrase 'take precedence over'. Learn how to prioritize tasks and ideas in English with natural examples and exercises.
technology C1

tech giant

Discover the meaning of 'tech giant' and how to use it in business and technology contexts. Learn with natural example sentences and practice exercises.
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business C1

terminate employment

Learn how to use the formal business phrase 'terminate employment' to describe ending a worker's contract professionally.
business C1

terminate the contract

Learn how to use 'terminate the contract' in formal business and legal English. Master C1 vocabulary for ending agreements legally.
entertainment B2

theatrical release

Learn the formal meaning of 'theatrical release' in the film industry and find out how to discuss movie distribution, box office windows, and cinema debuts.
academic C1

theoretical underpinnings

Understand 'theoretical underpinnings' and learn how to describe the foundational theories behind any research or study.
business C1

transfer pricing

Learn how multinational corporations use transfer pricing to value transactions between subsidiaries and comply with tax laws.
travel B2

transit visa

Understand what a transit visa is, when you need one for layovers, and how to use the term correctly.
travel B2

travel arrangements

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'travel arrangements' when planning business trips or vacations.
travel C1

tray charge

Learn what a tray charge is, how it applies to hotel room service, and how to use this formal travel term correctly.
relationships C1

unarranged introduction

Understand the formal concept of an 'unarranged introduction' and how to use it in discussions about social relationships.