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daily-life C1

at the drop of a hat

Master the C1 idiom 'at the drop of a hat' to describe actions done instantly, willingly, and without hesitation. See natural examples and practice here.
daily-life C1

back to the drawing board

Learn how to use 'back to the drawing board' in English when a plan or project fails completely and you must start over from the very beginning of the process.
daily-life C1

beat around the bush

Understand the English idiom 'beat around the bush' and learn how to tell someone to stop avoiding the main topic and get straight to the point in conversation.
daily-life C1

blessing in disguise

Learn the meaning of 'blessing in disguise' to describe bad situations that ultimately lead to positive outcomes. Real examples and practice inside.
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daily-life C1

don't count your chickens before they hatch

Master the idiom 'don't count your chickens before they hatch' with natural everyday examples, common learner mistakes, and practical exercises.
business C1

due diligence

Learn how to use 'due diligence' in professional English. Understand its meaning, pronunciation, and see real business examples.
daily-life C1

every cloud has a silver lining

Learn how to use 'every cloud has a silver lining' to find the good in bad situations. Includes natural conversation examples and practice.
daily-life C1

fit as a fiddle

Understand the English idiom 'fit as a fiddle' to describe being in perfect physical health. Learn correct usage, common mistakes, and practice.
entertainment C1

genre-bending style

Understand what 'genre-bending style' means and how to describe innovative art, music, and films that mix different styles.
daily-life C1

hear it on the grapevine

Learn how to use 'hear it on the grapevine' to talk about rumors and informal news. Explore natural conversational examples and practice.
daily-life C1

it takes two to tango

Master the idiom 'it takes two to tango' to describe shared responsibility in conflicts. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
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academic C1

ivory tower

Learn what 'ivory tower' means, how to use it in casual academic contexts, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

jump on the bandwagon

Learn the meaning of "jump on the bandwagon," see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this popular English idiom.
business C1

play devil's advocate

Master the English idiom 'play devil's advocate' to express presenting an opposing view for the sake of argument in business meetings and discussions.
entertainment C1

popcorn movie

Learn the meaning of 'popcorn movie'. Discover how to describe light, entertaining films in English with examples and exercises.
business C1

state of the art

Learn how to use the business term 'state of the art' to describe cutting-edge technology, modern facilities, and top-tier equipment in professional English.
entertainment C1

steal the show

Learn the meaning of 'steal the show' in English. Discover how to use this common idiom with examples, practice exercises, and pronunciation tips.