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20 expression(s)

relationships C1

cause a public disturbance

Understand the formal legal and social phrase 'cause a public disturbance' and how to use it correctly in sentences.
daily-life B2

challenge a decision

Master the phrase 'challenge a decision' to express disagreement or formally appeal rulings in English.
travel C1

check-in formalities

Learn what check-in formalities are in travel, hotels, and airports, and how to use this formal term in professional contexts.
travel B2

check-out procedures

Master the formal phrase 'check-out procedures' for smooth hotel departures. Learn its meaning, standard examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
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relationships B2

cherish a fondness

Learn how to use the formal English expression 'cherish a fondness' to describe holding deep, long-held affectionate feelings for someone.
business C1

circumscribe the authority

Learn how to use 'circumscribe the authority' in professional English. Understand its precise meaning, pronunciation, and formal usage with real-world business examples.
daily-life B2

command respect

Learn how to use the formal English collocation 'command respect' to describe someone who naturally earns the admiration and esteem of others.
relationships C1

commit a betrayal

Learn the formal expression 'commit a betrayal', meaning to break someone's trust. See natural examples, correct common mistakes, and practice usage.
relationships B2

commit infidelity

Learn the formal expression 'commit infidelity', its meaning in relationship contexts, and how to use it correctly.
daily-life B2

comply with the rules

Learn the meaning of "comply with the rules," see natural examples of this formal expression, and practice using it correctly in daily life and professional settings.
travel C1

consult a map

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'consult a map' to describe checking directions or planning a journey.
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travel C1

contraband goods

Understand the meaning of 'contraband goods' in international travel and customs contexts. Learn how to use this formal term correctly with examples.
relationships B2

convene a meeting

Learn how to use 'convene a meeting' in formal contexts to bring family, community, or group members together.
relationships C1

convey ambiguous intentions

Master the formal phrase 'convey ambiguous intentions' to describe communicating mixed or unclear signals in relationships.
entertainment C1

critical consensus

Learn the definition of 'critical consensus' and how to use this formal term to describe general agreement among professional critics of film and literature.
academic B2

critical review

Learn how to write and discuss a 'critical review' in formal academic English, including tips on evaluating research papers, literature, and scholarly works.
food-cooking B2

culinary arts

Learn the meaning of 'culinary arts', how to use it in professional or formal contexts, and see natural example sentences.
entertainment B2

current affairs

Master the formal English term 'current affairs'. Learn how to discuss political, social, and economic news in professional and academic conversations.
travel B2

customs duty

Learn what customs duty means, when you have to pay it on imported goods, and how to use this formal travel and international trade term correctly.
travel C1

customs inspection procedure

Master the formal term 'customs inspection procedure' to describe the official process of checking goods at international borders.