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travel C1

undertake a journey

Learn the formal English expression 'undertake a journey,' its correct usage, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
travel C1

unfrequented path

Understand the formal travel expression 'unfrequented path' and discover how to describe quiet, lesser-known routes and destinations in English.
business C1

your days are numbered

Discover the meaning of 'your days are numbered' and see how this idiom is used in business contexts to describe a career, project, or product that is about to end.
daily-life C1

at the crossroads

Understand the English idiom 'at the crossroads.' Learn how to describe major life decisions with natural examples, pronunciation, and useful practice.
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relationships C1

be on the same wavelength

Understand how to use 'be on the same wavelength' to describe thinking alike, understanding each other perfectly, and having great natural chemistry.
daily-life C1

bone of contention

Understand the C1 idiom 'bone of contention' and learn how to use it to describe ongoing disagreements and arguments.
daily-life C1

come to terms with

Master the useful English idiom "come to terms with" to express emotional acceptance of difficult situations, personal grief, or challenging life transitions.
daily-life C1

explore every avenue

Learn how to use the idiom 'explore every avenue' to express trying every possible method or option to achieve a goal or solve a difficult problem.
daily-life C1

feather your nest

Learn the idiom 'feather your nest,' meaning to make yourself rich, often in a selfish or dishonest way, with examples and tips.
daily-life C1

glass ceiling

Discover the meaning of 'glass ceiling,' an invisible barrier preventing career advancement, with natural C1 examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

leave to chance

Master the English idiom 'leave to chance' to talk about letting things happen by luck or coincidence rather than planning them carefully.
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daily-life C1

matter of life and death

Learn how to use the idiom 'matter of life and death' to describe extremely urgent or critical situations in everyday English.
daily-life C1

olive branch

Learn how to use the idiom 'olive branch' to describe a gesture of peace or reconciliation. See natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
academic C1

on the basis of

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

pave the way

Learn how to use 'pave the way' to describe how early achievements make future developments possible.
daily-life C1

point of no return

Discover how to use 'point of no return' to describe a critical moment where a decision or action cannot be undone.
business C1

reap the benefits

Master the business English idiom 'reap the benefits' to describe enjoying the positive results or rewards of hard work, investments, or smart decisions.
daily-life C1

saving grace

Learn how to use the C1 expression 'saving grace' to highlight the one redeeming quality in an otherwise bad situation.
business C1

spearhead a project

Learn how to use 'spearhead a project' in business English to describe leading, initiating, or driving a major corporate campaign, task, or team effort.
business C1

strike a balance

Learn how to use the business English idiom 'strike a balance' to describe finding a compromise or middle ground between two conflicting options or priorities.