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food-cooking C1

palatable option

Understand how to use 'palatable option' to describe food, ideas, or choices that are acceptable, pleasant, or satisfactory.
food-cooking C1

pantry staples

Master the C1 English collocation 'pantry staples' to describe essential, long-lasting food items you should always keep stocked in your kitchen.
daily-life C1

pay tribute to

Master the formal expression 'pay tribute to' to honor, praise, or show public respect to someone in English.
daily-life A2

pick out

Discover how to use the phrasal verb 'pick out' to describe choosing, selecting, or identifying things and people in daily life.
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entertainment B1

play in a tournament

Learn how to use the phrase 'play in a tournament' in English. Find natural examples, common mistakes, pronunciation, and practice exercises here.
entertainment B2

portray the hero

Learn how to use 'portray the hero' in English to describe playing the protagonist or good guy in a film, play, or story.
entertainment B2

portray the villain

Discover the meaning of 'portray the villain' and how to use this English phrase to describe acting roles in movies and plays.
business B2

profitable venture

Discover how to use 'profitable venture' to describe a business project, startup, or commercial activity that successfully generates a financial gain.
entertainment B2

publicity stunt

Learn the meaning of 'publicity stunt'. Discover how businesses and celebrities use planned events to attract media attention and public interest.
entertainment B2

receive rave reviews

Discover the meaning of 'receive rave reviews' and learn how to use this English collocation to describe highly praised movies, plays, and books.
slang A2

red flag

Learn the meaning of 'red flag', how to use it to describe warning signs in relationships or work, and see natural English examples.
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daily-life C1

reek of

Discover how to use the casual English expression 'reek of' to describe strong, unpleasant physical smells or situations that seem highly suspicious.
daily-life B1

run errands

Master the common English phrase 'run errands' with this helpful guide. Learn its meaning, see natural everyday examples, and practice using it today.
entertainment B2

run the risk of

Master the expression 'run the risk of' to talk about potential negative consequences in creative projects and daily life.
food-cooking C1

satiate your hunger

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

scrupulously honest

Learn the meaning of 'scrupulously honest,' a formal business expression used to describe someone with extremely high ethical standards.
travel B1

set out

Master the phrasal verb 'set out' to describe starting a journey or trip.
food-cooking A2

shopping list

Master the English term 'shopping list'. Learn how to write and use one with simple examples, typical mistakes, and quick practice.
food-cooking A2

side order

Learn the term 'side order'. Discover how to order extra dishes like fries or salad alongside your main meal in English.
daily-life B2

sit back

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'sit back' to describe relaxing, taking it easy, or choosing not to take action. Master its meaning, pronunciation, and examples.