Advanced (C1) Idioms to Strengthen Your Vocabulary

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Let's learn some advanced (C1) idioms to help you build your vocabulary.

I'll teach you the meaning, tell you how the idioms are used, as well as go over the pronunciation of each noun so you can say them just like a native speaker.

If you would like to review, here are the idioms from the lesson.

1. set the record straight
2. strike a balance
3. (not) think twice
4. at/on a short notice
5. wait and see
6. take (something) at face value
7. the best of both worlds
8. (to be) in the public eye
9. get a grip (on yourself)
10. off the record
11. up to speed
12. rule of thumb


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///LESSON CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro to Advanced (C1) Idioms
0:17 set the record straight
1:08 strike a balance
3:14 Lingoda Flex Announcement
5:07 (not) think twice
6:37 at/on a short notice
8:15 wait and see
10:04 take (something) at face value
11:07 the best of both worlds
12:22 (to be) in the public eye
14:05 get a grip (on yourself)
15:30 off the record
16:37 up to speed
17:41 rule of thumb
19:15 Review of (C1) Idioms

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