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#c1vocabulary

17 expression(s)

business C1

circumvent the rules

Learn the formal C1 business phrase 'circumvent the rules', meaning to find a clever or dishonest way around regulations without explicitly breaking them.
business C1

come to fruition

Master the formal business idiom 'come to fruition' to describe plans, projects, or strategic ideas that successfully become reality after hard work.
business C1

comply with regulations

Learn how to use 'comply with regulations' in professional and legal English to describe adhering to official rules, safety standards, and guidelines.
entertainment C1

defy expectations

Learn how to use 'defy expectations' to describe books, films, or creative artists that perform much better or differently than anyone had anticipated.
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entertainment C1

emerge as a sleeper hit

Learn the meaning of 'emerge as a sleeper hit' to describe films, shows, or songs that become highly successful despite having little initial promotion.
academic C1

nuanced argument

Master the academic phrase 'nuanced argument' to describe complex, sophisticated reasoning that carefully avoids oversimplification in formal writing.
entertainment C1

stand the test of time

Master the expression 'stand the test of time' to describe classic movies, music, and books that remain highly popular and relevant for decades to come.
business C1

viable alternative

Master the formal business phrase 'viable alternative' to discuss practical, realistic backup plans or options.
academic C1

with a view to

Master the formal C1 academic phrase 'with a view to' to clearly express purpose and intention in your research papers, essays, and reports.
entertainment C1

stellar performance

Explore the meaning of 'stellar performance', a C1 formal expression used to describe an exceptionally outstanding show, acting, or execution in entertainment.
travel C1

broaden one's horizons

Learn how to use the formal expression 'broaden one's horizons' to describe expanding your knowledge, experience, and cultural understanding through travel.
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academic C1

corroborate findings

Learn the formal academic collocation 'corroborate findings' to describe supporting and confirming research results.
academic C1

empirical evidence

Understand the definition of 'empirical evidence' and how to use this formal academic term correctly in research.
business C1

gain leverage

Master the formal business phrase 'gain leverage' to describe securing a strategic advantage in negotiations and high-stakes corporate decision-making.
daily-life C1

keep something at bay

Discover how to use "keep something at bay" to describe preventing problems or unwanted things from getting too close or causing harm.
business C1

red tape

Learn how to use the common business term 'red tape' to discuss excessive bureaucracy, official rules, and administrative delays in professional English.
business C1

uphill battle

Discover how to use the English idiom 'uphill battle' to describe highly challenging tasks and difficult business situations that require immense effort to win.