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20 expression(s)

business B1

financial report

Understand how to use the formal term "financial report" in professional settings to discuss company accounts, balance sheets, and overall fiscal performance.
business B1

further to our conversation

Discover how to use the formal business English phrase 'further to our conversation' to follow up on a previous discussion or email in a professional manner.
entertainment C1

garner critical acclaim

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'garner critical acclaim' to describe highly praised artistic works in the entertainment industry.
food-cooking C1

gastronomic experience

Learn the meaning of 'gastronomic experience' and how to use this formal English expression to describe high-quality culinary adventures.
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business B2

give a detailed account

Learn how to use 'give a detailed account' in formal business settings to describe explaining a situation or event thoroughly.
academic B2

give rise to

Master the formal academic expression 'give rise to'. Learn its meaning, see natural example sentences, avoid common errors, and practice using it correctly.
business C1

harbor reservations

Understand how to use 'harbor reservations' in formal business contexts to express unspoken doubts or hesitation about a plan or decision.
business B1

hold a discussion

Learn how to use the formal business expression 'hold a discussion' to describe organizing or participating in structured conversations and meetings.
business B2

hold a press conference

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'hold a press conference' to describe official media announcements.
daily-life B2

ill at ease

Master the formal idiom 'ill at ease' to express feelings of discomfort, anxiety, or awkwardness in social situations.
food-cooking C1

impart flavor

Learn how to use the formal culinary term 'impart flavor' to describe how ingredients transfer their taste to a dish.
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business B2

implement a policy

Master the formal business collocation 'implement a policy' to talk about putting corporate rules and guidelines into action.
academic B1

in conclusion

Master the formal transition 'in conclusion' to summarize your main points and wrap up essays, presentations, or academic debates.
business C1

in lieu of

Learn how to use the formal business English expression 'in lieu of' to mean 'instead of' or 'in place of' in professional contexts.
business B2

in light of recent events

Learn how to use the formal transition 'in light of recent events' to explain business decisions based on new developments.
academic B2

in light of

Master the formal academic phrase 'in light of'. Learn how to use it to draw conclusions from new information, study examples, and practice online.
business C1

incur expenses

Understand the formal business collocation 'incur expenses' to describe when a business or individual becomes liable for costs.
business C1

indemnity clause

Understand what an 'indemnity clause' is in business contracts, see how it is used in professional real-world examples, and master its correct usage.
travel C1

indigenous culture

Learn how to use the formal term 'indigenous culture' to respectfully describe the heritage and traditions of a region's original inhabitants.
business C1

insulate against risk

Learn how to use the formal business phrase 'insulate against risk' to protect an organization from financial or strategic danger.