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Formal expressions for professional contexts

daily-life C1

exhaustive search

Discover the meaning of 'exhaustive search' and how to use this formal English collocation to describe looking for something with absolute thoroughness.
daily-life C1

fall into arrears

Learn the formal financial term 'fall into arrears,' meaning to get behind on paying bills or debts, with natural examples and practice.
daily-life B1

harbor doubts

Understand the formal expression 'harbor doubts' in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in daily life.
daily-life C1

harbor resentment

Learn the formal expression 'harbor resentment' to describe keeping feelings of anger or bitterness inside over a long period.
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daily-life B1

maintain contact

Discover how to use the formal expression 'maintain contact' to describe keeping in touch with friends, colleagues, or clients in professional and daily life.
daily-life B1

make a recovery

Learn the formal collocation 'make a recovery' to describe the process of getting well again after an illness or injury.
business B1

on behalf of

Master the formal business phrase 'on behalf of'. Understand its meaning, see professional examples, and test your knowledge.
academic C1

on the basis of

Master the formal academic transition 'on the basis of' to justify arguments and decisions with evidence.
daily-life C1

practice austerity

Understand 'practice austerity,' a formal term for living simply and cutting back on spending, especially during tough financial times.
daily-life C1

pressing issue

Understand the formal expression 'pressing issue' to describe urgent problems that need immediate attention.
daily-life B1

provide assistance

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'provide assistance' in professional, customer service, or polite contexts.
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daily-life B2

reach a consensus

Master the formal expression 'reach a consensus' to describe arriving at a mutual agreement in group discussions.
daily-life B1

reconsider a decision

Learn how to use the formal expression 'reconsider a decision' in English. Find examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

recover from

Master the formal expression 'recover from' to describe returning to normal health or state after an illness, injury, or setback.
daily-life B1

reduce intake of

Understand how to use the formal phrase 'reduce intake of' to talk about consuming less of something like sugar, salt, or caffeine.
daily-life B2

satisfactory up to now

Learn how to use the formal expression 'satisfactory up to now' in English. Discover its precise meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

sever ties

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'sever ties' to describe ending a relationship or association completely.
daily-life C1

severance pay

Learn the formal term 'severance pay,' the compensation given to laid-off employees. Explore real examples and correct usage for C1 English learners.
business C1

stem from

Learn how to use the formal business phrasal verb "stem from" to describe the origin or cause of a problem, issue, or situation in professional English.
academic B2

touch upon

Learn how to use 'touch upon' in formal writing and academic presentations to mention subjects briefly.