Advanced (C2) Phrases to Build Your Vocabulary

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Let's learn some advanced (C2) phrases to help you build your vocabulary. These phrases are at a C2 level, which is Cambridge's highest level of proficiency.

I'll teach you the meaning, tell you how the phrases 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 advanced phrases from the lesson.

1. clear the air
2. trial and error
3. (to be) at odds over/with
4. beyond (a shadow of) a doubt
5. play it by ear
6. go with the flow
7. to put (one's) foot down
8. down the drain
9. to come under fire
10. jump to conclusions
11. out of (one's) depth
12. do (someone/something) justice


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/// LESSON CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro to advanced phrases
0:47 clear the air
2:32 trial and error
4:08 ELSA Speak Announcement
5:49 (to be) at odds over/with
7:07 beyond (a shadow of) a doubt
8:23 play it by ear
9:24 go with the flow
10:29 to put (one's) foot down
12:25 down the drain
13:16 to come under fire
14:10 jump to conclusions
15:29 out of (one's) depth
16:32 do (someone/something) justice

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All Comments (21)
  • @zsb707
    It's beyond a shadow of a doubt that Wes is really good at teaching English.
  • 1319. Clear the air: to remove the bad feeling between people 1320. Trial and error; the process of trial and error: a way of solving a problem by trying a number of different methods and learning from the mistakes that you make. 1321. (To be) at odds over or with: to disagree or be different from something 1322. Beyond (a shadow of) a doubt: expressing certainty that something is true. 1323. Play it by ear: to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier. 1324. Go with the flow: to do what other people are doing or agree with other people because it is the easiest thing to do. 1325. To put(one’s) foot down: to use your authority to stop something from happening. 1326. Down the drain: refers to work or money that is wasted. 1327. To come under fire: to be criticized 1328. Jump to conclusion: to guess the facts about a situation without having enough information. 1329. Out of (one’s)depth: not having the knowledge, experience, or skill to deal with a particular situation or subject. 1330. Do (someone/something) justice: to be accurate or fair by representing as that person or thing truly is.
  • I just want to say that, even though I'm already good at english, your channel has helped me expand my vocabulary, so thank you.
  • @Heavenlyfloofs
    Beyond the shadow of a dobut, you are one of the best teachers ever.
  • You’re the man, the best! Please keep on making new lesson about idioms and vocabulary with your way to be and to explain
  • Thanks for your help. I love the way you explain how to pronounce each word, taking into account joints and so on
  • Interactive English is beyond a shadow of a doubt one of the most interesting and useful channels on YouTube!👏👏 Thanks a lot Wes you make it pretty simple and engaging as always.
  • @saeid9800
    Thank you for incorporating pronunciation into your teaching. It's a game changer. Without correct pronunciation, these idioms would be unintelligible or misunderstood.
  • @oiseau_libre
    Awesome lesson! The new addition of pronunciation tips is super useful! Thank you, Wes!
  • I love this, Wes. You rock! Please, give us much more of these kinds of expressions.
  • Well, it is beyond a shade of a doubt to claim your videos are top notch and egregiously awesome. I am gonna take it to the bank, that is for sure. Without much jumping to conclusions, I am just gonna state here that we are all in a loop(with the help of your videos) when It comes to legit and solid expressions people tend to use daily. And just your ability to knock us all for a loop, alone, does give me and all the learners goosebumps. Therefore, it is not just down the drain, rather gives us the Light at the end of the tunnel and doesn't just let us to count our eggs before they hatch since with you it is much more engaging to learn these Idioms. I bet people are in the loop and head over heels with ya. Your stunning style of teaching does it the proper justice. Keep it that way.
  • @langsandbella
    OMG! I'm in love with these phrases and they're game-changers for me :) Woah, I'm so glad YouTube showed me your channel <3 Plus, I'm a HUGE fan of general American accent, so I certainly am gonna stay here :D Thanks a million for being here and keep up THIS gr8 work.
  • @janewang9922
    I watched your video everyday and repeatedly to watch the some C2 videos. It helped me a lot. You are my favorite web English teacher! I appreciate your hard work and contribution to the English learners!❤😊
  • It's beyond a shadow of a doubt that your lesson is very helpful .i really apreciate it .
  • @hichammed1886
    Hi I am from Morocco and I'm following you and I am very happy to learn a lot of things from your courses thank you so much for giving me this occasion to develop my vocabulary
  • @homejonny9326
    Thanks for the new video, Wes! You and Bob (the Canadian) are one of my favorites English Teachers!!
  • @gustavoorta8281
    I love the way you use the expressions as real examples at the end of the lesson. By the way, they're both useful and enjoyable. Keep It Up🎉
  • Thanks a lot again dear Wes☺️for so many useful phrases. Now I have to practice them in the real speech. That's the only way we can memorize them better. 👍☺️
  • @hatemmh2191
    You always do your videos justice ❤️ So grateful to have a teacher just like you ❤️❤️