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20 expression(s)

relationships C1

acquiesce silently

Learn the formal expression 'acquiesce silently' used to describe giving in or agreeing without protest in relationships.
daily-life C1

articulate your thoughts

Learn how to use 'articulate your thoughts' to describe expressing your ideas clearly and effectively in professional, academic, or formal settings.
daily-life C1

aspire to greatness

Discover the meaning of 'aspire to greatness' and how to use this formal expression to describe having high ambitions and striving for success.
daily-life C1

assert your rights

Master the formal phrase 'assert your rights' to confidently declare and defend your legal, social, or personal entitlements.
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daily-life C1

assess the damage

Learn the formal expression 'assess the damage' to describe evaluating the physical, emotional, or financial impact of a negative event.
academic C1

at first glance

Learn how to use 'at first glance' to introduce an initial impression that may later be proven wrong or incomplete.
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.
daily-life C1

belittle someone's achievements

Discover the meaning of 'belittle someone's achievements.' Learn how to describe situations where someone downplays another person's success with natural examples.
daily-life C1

bode well for the future

Learn the meaning of 'bode well for the future', how to use it in formal English, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

bound by duty

Learn the formal expression 'bound by duty' to describe moral, ethical, or professional obligations.
business C1

obviate the need

Discover the formal C1 expression 'obviate the need' and how to use it in professional writing to describe making something unnecessary.
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business C1

adversely affect

Learn how to use the formal business phrase 'adversely affect' to describe negative impacts on projects, budgets, and overall performance.
business C1

alleviate the problem

Master the formal business collocation 'alleviate the problem' to describe reducing or easing issues in professional settings.
entertainment C1

amass a cult following

Discover how to use 'amass a cult following' to describe movies, TV shows, or video games that develop a highly dedicated, passionate, and loyal fanbase.
business C1

at the discretion of

Understand how to use the formal business phrase 'at the discretion of' to indicate who has the power to make a decision.
business C1

bear fruit

Learn how the idiom 'bear fruit' is used in business to describe efforts, investments, or strategies that yield positive results.
business C1

benchmark against competitors

Discover how to use 'benchmark against competitors' to evaluate and compare performance standards in your industry.
business C1

breach of contract

Learn the meaning of 'breach of contract', see formal business examples, and understand how to use this C1 legal and professional English term correctly.
entertainment C1

break the mold

Discover how to use 'break the mold' to describe groundbreaking movies, shows, and music that reject conventions to create something completely unique.
business C1

catalyst for change

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'catalyst for change' to describe events, policies, or people that spark major organizational transformation.