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13 expression(s)

slang B1

fact check

Learn how to use 'fact check' in daily conversations and online discussions to verify information.
entertainment B2

find the hidden meaning

Discover how to use 'find the hidden meaning' when discussing literature, movies, art, and subtext.
academic B2

logical argument

Discover how to use the term 'logical argument' in academic writing to describe clear, well-reasoned, and evidence-based points in your essays and research.
academic B1

main idea

Learn how to identify and discuss the 'main idea' in English. Perfect your academic reading and writing skills with clear examples and tips.
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academic C1

nuanced argument

Master the academic phrase 'nuanced argument' to describe complex, sophisticated reasoning that carefully avoids oversimplification in formal writing.
academic B1

open-ended question

Learn how to use and identify 'open-ended question' in academic and everyday communication. See examples, common mistakes, and practice.
academic C1

straw man argument

Learn how to identify and avoid a straw man argument in academic writing and formal debates. Improve your critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
daily-life B2

jump to conclusions

Learn the meaning of 'jump to conclusions,' how to use it in daily English conversations, and how to avoid common grammatical mistakes.
daily-life B2

view skeptically

Learn the formal expression 'view skeptically' to describe looking at claims or promises with doubt and caution.
academic B2

bear in mind

Master the expression 'bear in mind' to remind readers or listeners of important context, limitations, or facts in academic work.
academic C1

cast doubt on

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'cast doubt on' to challenge theories, question evidence, and express skepticism in academic writing.
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academic B2

school of thought

Master the academic idiom 'school of thought' to describe a specific set of common opinions, theories, or beliefs held by a group of scholars or experts.
daily-life C1

take with a grain of salt

Master the C1 idiom 'take with a grain of salt'. Learn how to express skepticism about information or claims in everyday English conversations.