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20 expression(s)

academic C1

on the basis of

Master the formal academic transition 'on the basis of' to justify arguments and decisions with evidence.
daily-life C1

practice austerity

Understand 'practice austerity,' a formal term for living simply and cutting back on spending, especially during tough financial times.
daily-life C1

pressing issue

Understand the formal expression 'pressing issue' to describe urgent problems that need immediate attention.
daily-life B1

provide assistance

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'provide assistance' in professional, customer service, or polite contexts.
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daily-life B2

reach a consensus

Master the formal expression 'reach a consensus' to describe arriving at a mutual agreement in group discussions.
daily-life B1

reconsider a decision

Learn how to use the formal expression 'reconsider a decision' in English. Find examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

recover from

Master the formal expression 'recover from' to describe returning to normal health or state after an illness, injury, or setback.
daily-life B1

reduce intake of

Understand how to use the formal phrase 'reduce intake of' to talk about consuming less of something like sugar, salt, or caffeine.
daily-life B2

satisfactory up to now

Learn how to use the formal expression 'satisfactory up to now' in English. Discover its precise meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

sever ties

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'sever ties' to describe ending a relationship or association completely.
business C1

stem from

Learn how to use the formal business phrasal verb "stem from" to describe the origin or cause of a problem, issue, or situation in professional English.
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academic B2

touch upon

Learn how to use 'touch upon' in formal writing and academic presentations to mention subjects briefly.
daily-life B2

view skeptically

Learn the formal expression 'view skeptically' to describe looking at claims or promises with doubt and caution.
daily-life C1

weighty matter

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'weighty matter' to refer to highly serious, important, or grave issues.
academic C1

academic integrity

Learn the absolute meaning of academic integrity, why it matters in universities, and how to use it correctly in academic writing and formal discussions.
business A2

best regards

Learn how to professionally sign off your business emails using 'best regards' with correct punctuation and context.
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.
business C1

caveat emptor

Learn the meaning of 'caveat emptor', a Latin legal term used in business to warn buyers that they purchase goods at their own risk.
travel B2

complimentary breakfast

Find out what 'complimentary breakfast' means in the hotel and travel industry, and how to use this formal term.
travel B2

complimentary toiletries

Understand what 'complimentary toiletries' means and how to talk about free hotel amenities.