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Formal expressions for professional contexts

daily-life B2

assume responsibility

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'assume responsibility' correctly in everyday, professional, and formal contexts.
business C1

asymmetric information

Understand the economic concept of 'asymmetric information'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in professional business presentations.
academic C1

at the expense of

Learn how to use 'at the expense of' in academic writing. Understand its meaning, explore natural examples, and practice using it correctly.
daily-life C1

attain a high level

Master the formal expression 'attain a high level' to describe reaching an advanced standard in skills, education, or professional fields.
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daily-life C1

attribute success to

Learn how to use the C1 formal phrase 'attribute success to' to explain the reasons behind someone's achievements.
daily-life C1

augment your income

Discover the formal expression 'augment your income' and how to use it to describe earning extra money or supplementing your salary.
daily-life C1

authorise a payment

Learn the formal financial expression 'authorise a payment' to describe giving official permission for a money transaction.
entertainment C1

avant-garde cinema

Discover 'avant-garde cinema', a term describing experimental, non-traditional filmmaking that challenges standard narratives.
daily-life C1

avert a crisis

Learn how to use the formal English collocation 'avert a crisis' to describe preventing a major disaster or problem before it happens.
travel C1

baggage handling issue

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'baggage handling issue' to professionally describe lost, delayed, or damaged luggage.
relationships C1

bare one's soul

Learn the meaning of 'bare one's soul'. Discover how to use this deep expression to describe revealing your innermost thoughts and feelings in relationships.
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daily-life C1

barrage of criticism

Learn how to use 'barrage of criticism' to describe a large volume of negative feedback or attacks directed at someone all at once.
business C1

barriers to entry

Master the C1 business term 'barriers to entry'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to analyze market competition using this formal English concept.
relationships B2

bear a striking resemblance

Discover how to use the formal phrase 'bear a striking resemblance' to describe two people who look incredibly similar.
relationships B2

become estranged

Learn the formal expression 'become estranged', meaning to lose touch and become distant or hostile with family or friends.
daily-life C1

behold the beauty

Discover the meaning of 'behold the beauty'. Learn how to use this literary phrase to express deep admiration for stunning sights in everyday English.
daily-life C1

belie the truth

Learn how to use 'belie the truth' to describe situations where someone's appearance, behavior, or statements contradict reality.
daily-life C1

bequeath a fortune

Learn how to use the formal legal and literary English phrase 'bequeath a fortune' to describe passing down wealth to heirs in daily life contexts.
daily-life C1

beseech someone for help

Learn how to use the formal expression 'beseech someone for help' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, and see natural examples.
daily-life C1

bestow an honor

Learn how to use the formal expression 'bestow an honor' to describe presenting a prestigious award or recognition in official and celebratory settings.