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Formal expressions for professional contexts

academic B2

enrollment policy

Understand the meaning of enrollment policy in higher education with clear examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises for students.
business C1

envisage a scenario

Master the formal business phrase 'envisage a scenario'. Learn how to describe future possibilities in professional English.
food-cooking C1

epicurean delight

Learn the formal expression 'epicurean delight' to describe luxurious, high-quality food and drink meant for true culinary connoisseurs.
academic C1

epistemological stance

Learn what 'epistemological stance' means in academic research. Discover how to define your philosophical position with examples and writing tips.
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business C1

err on the side of caution

Learn the formal English idiom 'err on the side of caution'. Understand how to express being safe rather than sorry in business.
business B1

establish a connection

Understand how to use the formal business phrase 'establish a connection' to talk about networking, building relationships, or linking systems.
business B2

exceed expectations

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'exceed expectations' to describe outstanding performance in professional environments.
entertainment C1

exercise artistic license

Understand how writers and directors 'exercise artistic license' to alter facts for the sake of art and entertainment.
business C1

exercise due diligence

Learn the formal business term 'exercise due diligence' to describe taking necessary, careful steps before entering into a contract or agreement.
business B1

executive summary

Understand 'executive summary' in business English. Learn how to use this formal term with real-world examples and common mistakes.
business C1

exert influence

Master the formal collocation 'exert influence'. Learn how to use it in professional settings to describe leverage and power.
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business B1

express interest

Learn how to use 'express interest' in formal business situations. Find clear explanations, practical examples, and common mistakes.
entertainment C1

fade into complete obscurity

Learn how to use 'fade into complete obscurity' to describe someone or something being entirely forgotten over time.
daily-life C1

fall short of

Learn how to use the formal expression 'fall short of' to describe missing expectations or goals. Includes natural C1-level examples, tips, and practice exercises.
travel B2

fare evasion

Understand the formal term 'fare evasion', its consequences, and how it is used in official travel contexts.
business C1

feasibility assessment

Learn how to use 'feasibility assessment' in professional contexts to evaluate the practical viability, costs, and success rate of a proposed project or system.
business B2

feasibility study

Learn how to use 'feasibility study' in business planning to describe the analysis of a project's viability.
business C1

fiduciary duty

Master the term 'fiduciary duty' to describe the legal and ethical obligation of absolute trust and care between a corporate professional and their client.
business B1

financial report

Understand how to use the formal term "financial report" in professional settings to discuss company accounts, balance sheets, and overall fiscal performance.
business B1

further to our conversation

Discover how to use the formal business English phrase 'further to our conversation' to follow up on a previous discussion or email in a professional manner.