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Advanced C1
High-band phrases for IELTS 7+ and VSTEP level 5–6 writing and speaking.
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back and forth
moving repeatedly from one place to another
by no means
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
for that matter
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in any case
Regardless of what happens or what the situation is
let alone
not to mention, even less likely
not to mention
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
to date
up to the present time
above all
more than anything else
all but
Very nearly or almost entirely
all the more
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
as far as somebody is concerned
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
as opposed to
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
as such
Considered in that way or condition
as to something
regarding or concerning something
at the expense of somebody
harming or disadvantaging someone in order to benefit oneself
at the hands of somebody
done or caused by someone
bear somebody in mind
Remember someone when making a decision
keep somebody in mind
Remember someone when making a decision
be attributed to somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be entitled to something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be found to do something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be meant to do something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be reported to be something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be reported to have something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be said to be something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be said to have something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
bring something about
Cause something to happen or exist
bring something up
Mention or introduce a topic for discussion
by means of something
Using something as a method or tool
call on somebody
visit someone, especially briefly
call on somebody to do something
to ask or request someone to take action
consistent with something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
dedicated to something
Committed or devoted to a particular activity or cause
deprive somebody of something
Take something away from someone
dispose of somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
follow something up
To take further action or check on the progress of something
for the benefit of somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
for the sake of somebody
done to help or benefit someone
get away with something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
have somebody in mind
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
have somebody in mind for something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
have nothing to do with somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be nothing to do with somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in accordance with something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in a position to do something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in conjunction with somebody
together or in cooperation with someone
in connection with somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in effect
Having a particular effect or result
in full
completely or entirely
in line with something
Consistent or in agreement with something
in practice
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in respect of something
Regarding or concerning something
in the absence of somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
in the event of something
if something happens
in the face of something
Despite or in response to something challenging
in the hands of somebody
Under someone's control or responsibility
in the light of something
Considering or taking into account something
in light of something
Considering something
in the meantime
until something happens or is done
in the midst of something
Surrounded by or in the middle of a situation
in the presence of somebody
With someone there to see or witness something
in the presence of something
When something is happening or exists
in the wake of somebody
following someone's actions or decisions
involvement in something
participation or engagement in an activity
live on something
to have just enough money for basic needs
may well
is likely or probable
nothing like
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
on behalf of somebody
Acting as a representative for someone
on the part of somebody
done or shown by someone
put it
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
seek to do something
attempt or intend to do something
set to do something
intend or plan to do something
his best work to date
Someone's most accomplished or successful work so far
up against something
facing a problem or challenge
with regard to somebody
Concerning or about someone
with respect to something
Concerning or regarding something
with the exception of somebody
Except for the person mentioned