Advanced (C1) Phrases to Supercharge Your Vocabulary 💪

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Let's learn some advanced (C1) phrases to help you build your vocabulary. This vocabulary is at a C1 level, which is one of Cambridge's highest levels of proficiency.
I'll teach you the meaning, tell you how the phrases are used, as well as go over the pronunciation so you can say them just like a native speaker.
If you would like to review, here are the vocabulary from the lesson.
1. first and foremost
2. beat around the bush
3. the next best thing
4. easier said than done
5. have an ear for (something)
6. behind the times
7. down-to-earth
8. face the music
9. had had enough
10. make ends meet
11. go hand in hand with (something)
12. for the most part
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///LESSON CHAPTERS
0:00 first and foremost
2:10 beat around the bush
3:25 the next best thing
4:32 Speaking Course Announcement
5:51 Easier said than done.
7:43 have an ear for (something)
8:58 behind the times
10:09 down-to-earth
11:21 face the music
12:09 have had enough
13:14 make ends meet
13:54 go hand in hand with (something)
15:03 for the most part
16:03 Review of the Phrases
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Do I want to supercharge my vocabulary? Yes, Sir! 👍

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That's great! I hope you learned some new phrases. 👍

[@siyajoyfulsharma6252]

Sir I am a tad bit confused about the phrase "Beat Around The Bush"as u have mentioned it's meaning to avoid talking about something important "but as far as I have known it's meaning to avoid talking unnecessary in order to come to the point.Kindly clear my doubt

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[@KonnichiwaJpLearning]

The video is packed with advanced C1 level phrases that are incredibly useful for enhancing one's English vocabulary. The instructor does a fantastic job of breaking down the meanings, usage, and pronunciation of each phrase, making it easy to grasp and incorporate them into daily conversations.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@dariapetrushenko1293]

"Easier said than done")) I love this phrase, it can be applied to almost any situation in my life.

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[@slowlearner4341]

I would be super happy to join your speaking course, Wes. However, life has kept me busy. So first and foremost thing is surviving. The next best thing is definitely improving my language skills. Needless to repeat that I love your style of teaching. Thank you, Sir.

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[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

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[@nun-chan9433]

2:17. The phrase 'beat around the bush'; we use as 'peck a bush to bring out a snake' . This means 'to do what you don't have to' for us/indigenous people. 10:09. The phrase 'down to earth'; we, also, express our phrase one's bare foot being on the ground. Thank you for your useful phrase/expression.

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@@InteractiveEng sama. Thank you for your precious comment. Would you mind if I ask you? 3:25 the next best thing. In my dictionary this phrase is the Title of the US's movie in 2000. Would this be a new colloquial phrase or your favorite?

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[@InteractiveEng]

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[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Good afternoon! Sir, you said short and sharp, and to the point. 😂😂😂❤❤❤

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[@SuperLuiz1977]

That's great. Thanks for sharing!!

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@eugelenarcisse7025]

A down to earth person is a good people person who manages very well how to reach friendship.

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Hi, Wes! How's it going today? Hope that all's well on your end. Thanks for this another great advanced vocabulary video - well done! I just can't seem to recall whether I already asked you this question, but what’s the difference between the phrases "more importantly" and "most importantly"? Can they be used interchangeably? Appreciate your reply on this when you get a breather. Thanks very much, and all the best!

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I'm italian and I think it is incredible that some english expressions translated into Italian are exactly the same 😅

[@InteractiveEng]

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"Easier said than done." 😢 That's me. Procrastinator is who I am. ( I am 67 yrs old)

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Thank you so much you are very down to earth

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[@crismoragaray]

Have had enough. I love this phrase. Thank you!!!😊

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[@Lucynduku327]

For the most part this video waa so helpful

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@Sunflowersarepretty]

I think I have an ear for accents too. Like I can pick them apart and even in a language I'm not very fluent I can kind of tell some dialects apart. Also I noticed it when I could easily sing a song while others are tone deaf and would not even notice it.

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You are so welcome. Happy to hear that you enjoy the lessons. 😊

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[@InteractiveEng]

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[@fabriziofox3776]

Thank you, Wes, for the usual incredible lesson. I already knew the expression "Easier said than done" and have already used it in some context. However, in some other situations, I frequently would have liked to say the opposite and never have I found the right words. For instance, if I give some long explanations such as giving directions and I'm afraid of frightening the person to whom I'm talking, what can I say to reassure them that it's very easy? "Easier done than said"? 😂 Does it sound ridiculous? Thank you in advance for your help!

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Thanks!

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[@YoelMonsalve]

Here are some nice phrases I composed with the vocabulary learned today. - Nowadays, with the prices rising to the sky, everybody is having rough times trying to make ends meet 😆 - First and foremost, I have to say that this lesson has been of utmost importance, not only covering the mere meaning of the words, but also remarking that they go hand in hand with pronunciation. Thank you teacher.

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Thank you 🙏

[@InteractiveEng]

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Will do. Glad the lesson was helpful. 😊

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[@InteractiveEng]

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[@jakubserbinowski6467]

Some years ago I wasn't down-the-Earth... I had so perfect imaginary about the life, but recently everything has changed.

[@InteractiveEng]

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Your videos are really helpful for me to still practicing my english speech hope yoy keep doing this kinds of videos thank uuuu :)

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@elenad815]

I've hit the like button, even though I was delighted to recognize all the phrases, not even having real strong C1. You manner of presenting the language and personality is to my liking. . Looking forward to new videos .

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. That's great you knew all of them. 😊

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Thanks a Lot!

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@InteractiveEng]

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Thanks a bunch Wess

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@EnglishAudioBooks33]

very nice.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@DespinaChakliya]

thank you so much

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 👍

[@matheusmota9500]

Have you ever heard about Anki ? A free application that uses a system of memorization that uses a concept of card front and back.I think that's perfect to implement with these expressions because you can put audio with so we'll know it sounds like and the phrase. And in the back of the card the meaning of the sentence like an explanation

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Thank you very much sir 😊

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting. 👍

[@gimylifegimygimy589]

Well I am new here ..😊 I appreciate what you are trying to help us with ..thx a lot wes

[@InteractiveEng]

Welcome. Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@prepaqme]

Hi teacher, how do you pronoun three nouns together? like [ business sustainability management] which word to stress?

[@Mia-cc9bm]

Your grammar lesson is also very helpful😊

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@shajia5718]

Sir, could I use phrases and idioms in formal writing

[@albert8925]

Please someone tell me more about that "make ends meet"

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Another Ace from interactive English,. I genuinely enjoyed it very much. for now, Ciao,

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate your comment. 😃

[@amatalmahbashi4495]

thank you

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😃

[@senasubas5985]

Thanks a lot. Learning vocabulary has always been a thing easier said than done for me but your lessons are really helping. May I ask if we can use these phrases in our writings or are they too informal to do so?

[@InteractiveEng]

I'm happy to hear that. As for writing, it depends on who your audience is. If it's academic writing, I'd avoid using idioms. 👍

[@senasubas5985]

@@InteractiveEng Thank you 🙏

[@umeshprasadsingh9648]

Correctness of ideation is the most important.

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Really helpful yes it is sir...

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy the lessons. 😊

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Teacher Wes, I know I'm behind the time, but(always but) the next best thing is learning foreign languages. I have had enough of it..❤❤❤❤

[@asiaattia2773]

Teacher I have a request , would your please make a lesson about the difference about idioms and phrases , / idioms and proverbs/

[@InteractiveEng]

I'll keep that in mind for the future. Thanks for commenting. 👍

[@abdolelahi7106]

VERY USEFULL VIDEO

[@InteractiveEng]

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@charlesdickens2945]

Thank you for this video, I'm form Morocco and I love learning English

[@InteractiveEng]

Thank you! Cheers! 🤗

[@aryantiwari138]

Sir I'm from India I just love you videos it really really helps me thank you sir

[@InteractiveEng]

I'm happy to hear that! I hope you learned some new phrases. 👍

[@ElvinValdez]

I have an important question for you my dear teacher.. What's the difference between Advanced Phrases and Idioms?

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for your comment. Idioms are considered phrases because there are two or more words. But what makes it an 'idiom' is that the words together have a different meaning than the individual words. 👍

[@wewereads]

thnak you

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@Lucynduku327]

Am not going to beat around the bush am realy enjoying this video

[@InteractiveEng]

That's great! Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@Aerosmith77]

I expected a bit more advanced phrases for today. Nevertheless, I want to thank you for the lesson.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@Aerosmith77]

@@InteractiveEng yw

[@daudbaig5109]

we use eke out to say we barely make ends meet

[@elvinarda]

Thanks for this practical and useful video. My English level is C1 but I'm not very good at speaking. I need to do more practice. Greetings from Turkiye🙋‍♀️

[@InteractiveEng]

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