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20 expression(s)

daily-life B1

pay respect

Learn how to use 'pay respect' or 'pay respects' to show politeness, admiration, or honor to someone.
daily-life C1

pay tribute to

Master the formal expression 'pay tribute to' to honor, praise, or show public respect to someone in English.
academic C1

pedagogical approach

Discover the meaning of 'pedagogical approach' and how to use this advanced academic term to describe teaching methods and educational philosophies.
academic C1

peer-reviewed journal

Learn how to use 'peer-reviewed journal' to refer to highly credible, expert-vetted academic publications in your research and writing.
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business B2

pending approval

Learn how to use 'pending approval' to describe business tasks or documents waiting for official sign-off.
relationships C1

pour oil on troubled waters

Discover how to use the formal idiom 'pour oil on troubled waters' to describe calming a tense conflict.
business C1

quid pro quo

Understand the meaning of the Latin phrase 'quid pro quo' in corporate settings, explore natural professional examples, and avoid common usage mistakes.
business C1

reconcile accounts

Learn how to use the financial term 'reconcile accounts' in business. Understand how to describe balancing books and matching corporate financial records.
business B1

request a refund

Master the phrase 'request a refund' to confidently ask for your money back in professional or customer service situations.
business B1

request information

Learn the formal business English phrase 'request information' for emails, letters, and professional inquiries.
academic B2

research methodology

Learn how to describe your academic approach using 'research methodology'. Find clear definitions, realistic examples, and common learner mistakes.
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academic C1

salient point

Discover how to use the formal academic phrase 'salient point' to highlight the most important, noticeable, and relevant facts in your essays and presentations.
business C1

salient points

Master the C1 business term 'salient points' to highlight the most important aspects of your professional presentations, reports, and negotiations.
food-cooking C1

satiate your hunger

Learn how to use 'satiate your hunger' to formally describe satisfying a physical appetite or a metaphorical desire.
travel C1

scenic vista

Learn the formal travel term 'scenic vista'. Discover its meaning, correct pronunciation, common learner mistakes, and how to use it in professional travel contexts.
business B1

seek advice

Learn how to use the formal business collocation 'seek advice' to ask for professional guidance or expert opinions in corporate communication.
business B2

set a precedent

Discover the meaning of 'set a precedent' in formal business contexts. Learn from natural examples and practice with interactive exercises.
daily-life C1

shed tears

Learn the formal expression 'shed tears', its pronunciation, natural examples, and how to use it correctly in English.
business B1

sorry for the confusion

Master the formal expression 'sorry for the confusion' to apologize professionally for misunderstandings in emails and business meetings.
business C1

strategic alliance

Master the business term 'strategic alliance'. Learn how companies use partnerships to grow, with professional examples and pronunciation.