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Formal expressions for professional contexts

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

check-in formalities

Learn what check-in formalities are in travel, hotels, and airports, and how to use this formal term in professional contexts.
travel B1

check-out policy

Understand the formal travel term 'check-out policy' and learn how hotels communicate departure rules to guests with clear, practical English examples.
travel B2

check-out procedures

Master the formal phrase 'check-out procedures' for smooth hotel departures. Learn its meaning, standard examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
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relationships B2

cherish a fondness

Learn how to use the formal English expression 'cherish a fondness' to describe holding deep, long-held affectionate feelings for someone.
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.
travel B2

cleaning supervisor

Learn the formal term 'cleaning supervisor' for hotel and hospitality contexts. Includes its meaning, practical examples, common mistakes, and practice.
food-cooking C1

cloying sweetness

Discover the meaning of "cloying sweetness" and how to describe food or flavors that are overwhelmingly, unpleasantly sweet.
academic C1

cognitive bias

Learn the meaning of 'cognitive bias,' how it affects decision-making, and how to use this academic term correctly in essays, research, and critical discussions.
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travel C1

collision damage waiver

Understand what a 'collision damage waiver' (CDW) is, how it works in car rentals, and see formal travel examples.
daily-life B2

command respect

Learn how to use the formal English collocation 'command respect' to describe someone who naturally earns the admiration and esteem of others.
relationships C1

commit a betrayal

Learn the formal expression 'commit a betrayal', meaning to break someone's trust. See natural examples, correct common mistakes, and practice usage.
relationships B2

commit infidelity

Learn the formal expression 'commit infidelity', its meaning in relationship contexts, and how to use it correctly.
daily-life B2

comply with the rules

Learn the meaning of "comply with the rules," see natural examples of this formal expression, and practice using it correctly in daily life and professional settings.
travel C1

consult a map

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'consult a map' to describe checking directions or planning a journey.
academic B2

continuous assessment

Learn how continuous assessment works in modern education, replacing traditional final exams with ongoing grading of coursework and projects.
travel C1

contraband goods

Understand the meaning of 'contraband goods' in international travel and customs contexts. Learn how to use this formal term correctly with examples.
relationships B2

convene a meeting

Learn how to use 'convene a meeting' in formal contexts to bring family, community, or group members together.