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20 expression(s)

entertainment C1

patron of the arts

Discover what it means to be a 'patron of the arts' and how this formal term describes wealthy or influential supporters of creative culture throughout history.
travel C1

pilot in command

Learn the meaning of 'pilot in command,' the formal aviation term for the pilot holding ultimate legal responsibility for an aircraft's flight safety.
entertainment C1

poetic license

Understand 'poetic license' and how writers and artists bend the rules of reality or grammar for artistic effect. Explore its formal usage and examples.
academic C1

point of contention

Understand the academic phrase 'point of contention' to describe key areas of disagreement in debates and research.
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business C1

precipitate a crisis

Learn the formal business collocation 'precipitate a crisis' to describe actions that suddenly trigger severe problems.
business C1

precipitate a decline

Understand how to use 'precipitate a decline' in formal business contexts to describe a sudden drop in value or performance.
relationships B2

propose marriage

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'propose marriage', which means to formally ask someone to marry you.
relationships C1

provide an exemplary model

Learn how the formal phrase 'provide an exemplary model' is used to describe setting a perfect example for others to follow.
relationships C1

provoke irritation

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'provoke irritation' to describe causing annoyance or frustration in relationships.
business B2

put forward a proposal

Master the formal business phrase 'put forward a proposal'. Learn how to use it in meetings, presentations, and written reports.
academic C1

rebut an argument

Learn how to use the formal academic phrase 'rebut an argument' to effectively counter opposing viewpoints, strengthen your essays, and succeed in structured debates.
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business C1

reconcile the accounts

Learn how to use 'reconcile the accounts' in professional business English. Master this C1 financial term with examples and common mistakes.
business C1

reconcile the differences

Understand how to use the C1 business phrase 'reconcile the differences' to describe resolving conflicts or discrepancies in professional settings.
relationships C1

remain noncommittal

Understand how to use the formal phrase 'remain noncommittal' to describe someone who avoids giving a clear opinion, decision, or promise.
travel B2

rental agreement

Master the term 'rental agreement' for travel and business. Understand its meaning, formal usage, and key details.
relationships B2

request marriage permission

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'request marriage permission' when discussing traditional courtship customs and family blessings in English conversations.
relationships B2

resolve a conflict

Master the phrase 'resolve a conflict' to describe finding solutions to disagreements in personal and professional relationships.
relationships C1

resolve underlying disputes

Learn the formal expression 'resolve underlying disputes,' used to describe settling deep-seated, hidden conflicts in relationships.
entertainment B2

screen adaptation

Master the formal term 'screen adaptation' to discuss movies and television shows that are based on books, plays, or video games.
business C1

scrutinize the figures

Learn the C1 business English phrase 'scrutinize the figures' to describe analyzing financial data with extreme care and attention.