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18 expression(s)

daily-life B1

abandon a plan

Understand the formal English expression 'abandon a plan'. Learn its meaning, explore natural examples, and master correct usage in formal contexts.
business C1

conducive to

Master the C1 business expression "conducive to" to describe environments, policies, or behaviors that help bring about a positive outcome in the workplace.
daily-life C1

confront the inevitable

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'confront the inevitable' to describe facing unavoidable situations with courage, clarity, and resolve.
daily-life C1

conspicuous consumption

Learn the formal English term 'conspicuous consumption.' See how it is used to describe spending money to show off social status in daily life contexts.
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daily-life C1

disposable income

What is 'disposable income'? Learn how to use this key economic term in daily life to describe spending money after taxes with clear examples and exercises.
daily-life C1

disproportionate reaction

Master the formal phrase 'disproportionate reaction' to describe when someone's response is far too extreme or intense for the situation. Learn how to use it.
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 on deaf ears

Learn how to use the idiom "fall on deaf ears" to describe situations where your advice, warnings, or suggestions are completely ignored by other people.
daily-life C1

golden handshake

Understand 'golden handshake' and how it refers to large severance packages for executives. Learn how to use this C1 English idiom correctly.
daily-life C1

pressing issue

Understand the formal expression 'pressing issue' to describe urgent problems that need immediate attention.
daily-life C1

sever ties

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

take a toll on

Learn how to use the English idiom 'take a toll on' to describe the gradual, damaging effects of stress, hard work, or difficult situations in daily life.
daily-life C1

weighty matter

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'weighty matter' to refer to highly serious, important, or grave issues.
business C1

contingent upon

Learn how to use the formal business English phrase 'contingent upon' to describe conditions, dependencies, and requirements in contracts and agreements.
travel C1

fleeting visit

Learn how to use the C1 collocation 'fleeting visit' to describe a very brief stay or trip.
business C1

mutually beneficial

Understand how to use the advanced business phrase 'mutually beneficial' to describe professional partnerships, agreements, and collaborative win-win situations.
food-cooking C1

palate cleanser

Understand the term "palate cleanser," used in formal dining to describe a light food or drink that neutralizes your taste buds between flavorful courses.
daily-life B2

in the long run

Learn how to use the essential phrase 'in the long run' to discuss future consequences, smart long-term investments, and ultimate results in natural English.