Advanced Idioms (C1-C2) to Build Your Vocabulary

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Let's learn some advanced idioms (C1-C2) that will help you build your speaking vocabulary because idioms are great for casual conversation.
I'll teach you the meaning, tell you how the idioms are used, as well as go over the pronunciation of each phrase so you can say them just like a native speaker.
If you would like to review, here are the vocabulary from the lesson.
C1 Idioms
1. (to be) on the ball
2. with flying colors
3. turn a blind eye
4. the easy way out
5. How, what, why, etc. on earth...
6. in light of (something)
C2 Idioms
7. at the end of your rope
8. to the bitter end
9. get off on the right/wrong foot
10. over the top
11. at the crack of dawn
12. change of heart
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0:00 (to be) on the ball
2:18 with flying colors
3:12 ELSA Speak Announcement
5:03 turn a blind eye
6:05 the easy way out
7:39 How, what, why, etc. on earth...
10:41 in light of (something)
C2 Idioms
11:52 at the end of your rope
13:16 to the bitter end
14:42 get off on the right/wrong foot
15:50 over the top
16:49 at the crack of dawn
17:54 change of heart
19:29 Review of the Idioms
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What does C1 mean?

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1. On the ball : alert, attentive => she's on rhe ball 2. Pass with flying colors: to pass ( exam, situation,test,etc) successfully 3. Turn a blind eye: to ignore sthng you know it's wrong 4. Take the easy way out: 5. Why/ how/ what on earth: express frustrated feelings 6. In light of sthng: because of - ex: in light of recent events, 7.at the end of your/my rope: have no strength or patience left 8. To fight to the bitter end: until sthng is finished ( for difficult situation with possible undesirable outcomes) - we will fight the case to the bitter end . 9. Get off the wrong/ right foot : make wrong/ right decision on a start of sthng.. Wrong foot is most common 10. Over the top, a bit / way over the top, : too extreme and not suitable or exaggerated 11. At the crack of dawn: to emphasize getting up early morning 12. Have / had change of heart: change attitude or opinion: she had sudden change of heart when buying a gift to her mom.

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[@Rita2121.]

And once again I'm thinking about. Taking the easy way out. I often hear those lurics. Thank you for the detail explanation of the idiom

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You're right! It's always good to review. Thanks for your comment. 😊

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[@InteractiveEng]

You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the idiom lesson. 😃

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[@angelachen1481]

This is very helpful. I like how you integrated all these idioms in a conversation. I was wondering if you happen to have the conversation available for us to use as a resource. Thank you.

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[@TimLee356]

maybe you could also talk about the origins of these phrases. flying with colors refers to ships returning with national flag and was victorious.

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It was extreme. It's gonna be in my long time memory. I don't bit about the Bush. Hence, with a definite confidence I am gonna add these in my Daily routine. Thank you wes!

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Thank you!

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Coool! Thank You Wes! With addition of etymology these idioms would stick to our tongue much easier though ;)

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*taught*

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@@silviomp Don't mention it

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@@silviomp Haha don't mention it means no problem.

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Many thanks for the lesson!.. ☀🌈❤😊

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[@DonnieChoi]

Thank you for such a valuable lesson on idioms. I really like the way you CUT TO THE CHASE. Now that I've learned those I'm ON CLOUD NINE. In fact, there is no CUTTING CORNERS when it comes to learning a language. I first CUT MY TEETH on idioms when I was 18 and after a few years struggling to learn most of them, I was AT MY WITS' END. But we need to GIVE OURSELVES SOME SLACK for not knowing many of the idioms because there are just too many. Learning a language is a painstaking process. You can't just FLY BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS because you can GET THE WRONG END OF THE STICK. Learning idioms are fun and we should always GIVE IT A WHIRL. If you can't seem to improve your English like me, just GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD and HIT THE BOOKS. Does it RING ANY BELLS? Please TAKE MY COMMENT WITH A PINCH OF SALT. Just being silly here. 😅

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Thank you.👍

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@IvanaGaiden]

Thank you so much I was looking for someone to explain how to use some phrasal verbs easily. I would recommed to sing some songs that have this linking words, that's how in my case, mmy brain repeat the melody language. Thanks a lot!!

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Thank a million

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Thanks🙏🙇

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[@MelvilleG]

Thanks. A nice set of idioms. Can we interchange "crack of dawn" and "break of dawn"?

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Yes, you can use either one. I think 'crack' is more common when talking about getting up. 😃

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Thanks a lot ! He graduated from the secondary school with flying colors. But he had a sudden change of heart and decided to break off his training and instruction. 🙂

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Thanks

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[@vidyashankar9616]

'At the end of your rope' and 'to the bitter end' are also new for me.

[@InteractiveEng]

Nice. Glad to hear that. 👍

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thank you.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@slowlearner4341]

Thank you, Mr. Wes. It's quite advanced selection and excellent comments of every single idiom. Don't be deeply surprised, but accept my special appreciation for your properly shaved face. Recently a male face without an ugly beard is quite rare on KZbin.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@nitinadars9335]

Yeah, I used to get up at the crack of dawn when I was going to the church. And thank you very much..so helpful..

[@zeinabsleman2918]

Haha😂 as usual..you wrapped up really well..So funny😄Thanks a lot for this interesting lesson..you make these idioms easy to remember👏👏

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson! I hope you learned some new idioms. 😊

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Nice video, wish you success.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@emanoelpaulino1935]

I am going to rewatch it again in order to stick all of these idioms in my mind

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@Interactive English Thank you, Wesley. 🙂

[@InteractiveEng]

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@@InteractiveEng I did! Thank you. 😊👍🏻

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Good morning All, Happy Sunday to everyone! Wes - here I’m on the ball for the New Lesson…

[@InteractiveEng]

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Awesome idioms. 😊

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