C1 – 1 … a double-edged sword
… a double-edged sword
… Social media is a double-edged sword with far-reaching effects.
… Freedom can be a double-edged sword in complex societies.
… a double-edged sword is Something that has both positive and negative effects.
… a double-edged sword
/ a double-edged sword
… Social media is a double-edged sword with far-reaching effects.
/ Social media is a double-edged sword with far-reaching effects.
… Social media is a double-edged sword with far-reaching effects.
… Freedom can be a double-edged sword in complex societies.
/ Freedom can be a double-edged sword in complex societies.
… Freedom can be a double-edged sword in complex societies.
C1 – 2 … add insult to injury
… add insult to injury
… The delay added insult to injury during an already chaotic week.
… His remark added insult to injury in a sensitive situation.
… add insult to injury is To make a bad situation even worse.
… add insult to injury
/ add insult to injury
… The delay added insult to injury during an already chaotic week.
/ The delay added insult to injury during an already chaotic week.
… The delay added insult to injury during an already chaotic week.
… His remark added insult to injury in a sensitive situation.
/ His remark added insult to injury in a sensitive situation.
… His remark added insult to injury in a sensitive situation.
C1 – 3 … behind closed doors
… behind closed doors
… The deal was negotiated behind closed doors to avoid public controversy.
… Decisions made behind closed doors often shape critical outcomes.
… behind closed doors is Secretly; without the public knowing.
… behind closed doors
/ behind closed doors
… The deal was negotiated behind closed doors to avoid public controversy.
/ The deal was negotiated behind closed doors to avoid public controversy.
… The deal was negotiated behind closed doors to avoid public controversy.
… Decisions made behind closed doors often shape critical outcomes.
/ Decisions made behind closed doors often shape critical outcomes.
… Decisions made behind closed doors often shape critical outcomes.
C1 – 4 … come under scrutiny
… come under scrutiny
… The project came under scrutiny after controversial findings.
… Her actions came under scrutiny from prominent critics.
… come under scrutiny is To be examined or investigated closely.
… come under scrutiny
/ come under scrutiny
… The project came under scrutiny after controversial findings.
/ The project came under scrutiny after controversial findings.
… The project came under scrutiny after controversial findings.
… Her actions came under scrutiny from prominent critics.
/ Her actions came under scrutiny from prominent critics.
… Her actions came under scrutiny from prominent critics.
C1 – 5 … go hand in hand with
… go hand in hand with
… Innovation goes hand in hand with sustainable development.
… Economic growth goes hand in hand with strategic planning.
… go hand in hand with is To be closely connected with something.
… go hand in hand with
/ go hand in hand with
… Innovation goes hand in hand with sustainable development.
/ Innovation goes hand in hand with sustainable development.
… Innovation goes hand in hand with sustainable development.
… Economic growth goes hand in hand with strategic planning.
/ Economic growth goes hand in hand with strategic planning.
… Economic growth goes hand in hand with strategic planning.
C1 – 6 … in the face of
… in the face of
… She stayed calm in the face of overwhelming pressure.
… They acted bravely in the face of imminent danger.
… in the face of is Despite something difficult or threatening.
… in the face of
/ in the face of
… She stayed calm in the face of overwhelming pressure.
/ She stayed calm in the face of overwhelming pressure.
… She stayed calm in the face of overwhelming pressure.
… They acted bravely in the face of imminent danger.
/ They acted bravely in the face of imminent danger.
… They acted bravely in the face of imminent danger.
C1 – 7 … leave room for
… leave room for
… The policy leaves room for interpretation.
… The design leaves room for considerable improvement.
… leave room for is To allow the possibility of something.
… leave room for
/ leave room for
… The policy leaves room for interpretation.
/ The policy leaves room for interpretation.
… The policy leaves room for interpretation.
… The design leaves room for considerable improvement.
/ The design leaves room for considerable improvement.
… The design leaves room for considerable improvement.
C1 – 8 … make a case for
… make a case for
… He made a case for comprehensive reform.
… She made a case for long-term investment.
… make a case for is To give reasons supporting something.
… make a case for
/ make a case for
… He made a case for comprehensive reform.
/ He made a case for comprehensive reform.
… He made a case for comprehensive reform.
… She made a case for long-term investment.
/ She made a case for long-term investment.
… She made a case for long-term investment.
C1 – 9 … on the brink of
… on the brink of
… The company is on the brink of collapse.
… The nation was on the brink of a historic shift.
… on the brink of is Very close to experiencing something.
… on the brink of
/ on the brink of
… The company is on the brink of collapse.
/ The company is on the brink of collapse.
… The company is on the brink of collapse.
… The nation was on the brink of a historic shift.
/ The nation was on the brink of a historic shift.
… The nation was on the brink of a historic shift.
C1 – 10 … ring true
… ring true
… His explanation didn’t ring true given the contradictory evidence.
… The story rings true in realistic contexts.
… ring true is To seem believable or realistic.
… ring true
/ ring true
… His explanation didn’t ring true given the contradictory evidence.
/ His explanation didn’t ring true given the contradictory evidence.
… His explanation didn’t ring true given the contradictory evidence.
… The story rings true in realistic contexts.
/ The story rings true in realistic contexts.
… The story rings true in realistic contexts.
C1 – 11 … shed light on
… shed light on
… The report sheds light on underlying issues.
… Her research shed light on critical patterns.
… shed light on is To make something clearer or easier to understand.
… shed light on
/ shed light on
… The report sheds light on underlying issues.
/ The report sheds light on underlying issues.
… The report sheds light on underlying issues.
… Her research shed light on critical patterns.
/ Her research shed light on critical patterns.
… Her research shed light on critical patterns.
C1 – 12 … stand to reason
… stand to reason
… It stands to reason that systematic planning is essential.
… It stands to reason that proactive action helps.
… stand to reason is To be logical or obvious.
… stand to reason
/ stand to reason
… It stands to reason that systematic planning is essential.
/ It stands to reason that systematic planning is essential.
… It stands to reason that systematic planning is essential.
… It stands to reason that proactive action helps.
/ It stands to reason that proactive action helps.
… It stands to reason that proactive action helps.
C1 – 13 … take stock of
… take stock of
… We need to take stock of our current resources.
… She took stock of her personal priorities.
… take stock of is To carefully examine a situation.
… take stock of
/ take stock of
… We need to take stock of our current resources.
/ We need to take stock of our current resources.
… We need to take stock of our current resources.
… She took stock of her personal priorities.
/ She took stock of her personal priorities.
… She took stock of her personal priorities.
C1 – 14 … tip the scales
… tip the scales
… One strong argument tipped the scales in his favor.
… The new data tipped the scales toward a different conclusion.
… tip the scales is To influence the final result.
… tip the scales
/ tip the scales
… One strong argument tipped the scales in his favor.
/ One strong argument tipped the scales in his favor.
… One strong argument tipped the scales in his favor.
… The new data tipped the scales toward a different conclusion.
/ The new data tipped the scales toward a different conclusion.
… The new data tipped the scales toward a different conclusion.
C1 – 15 … under pressure
… under pressure
… He performed well under pressure during the high-stakes event.
… The team worked under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
… under pressure is Experiencing stress or demands.
… under pressure
/ under pressure
… He performed well under pressure during the high-stakes event.
/ He performed well under pressure during the high-stakes event.
… He performed well under pressure during the high-stakes event.
… The team worked under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
/ The team worked under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
… The team worked under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
C1 – 16 … with flying colors
… with flying colors
… She passed the rigorous exam with flying colors.
… He completed the challenging course with flying colors.
… with flying colors is Very successfully.
… with flying colors
/ with flying colors
… She passed the rigorous exam with flying colors.
/ She passed the rigorous exam with flying colors.
… She passed the rigorous exam with flying colors.
… He completed the challenging course with flying colors.
/ He completed the challenging course with flying colors.
… He completed the challenging course with flying colors.
C1 – 17 … without fail
… without fail
… She attends the weekly meeting without fail.
… He delivers results without fail despite demanding tasks.
… without fail is Always; every single time.
… without fail
/ without fail
… She attends the weekly meeting without fail.
/ She attends the weekly meeting without fail.
… She attends the weekly meeting without fail.
… He delivers results without fail despite demanding tasks.
/ He delivers results without fail despite demanding tasks.
… He delivers results without fail despite demanding tasks.
C1 – 18 … by the same token
… by the same token
… By the same token, consistent effort leads to success.
… By the same token, strategic planning reduces risk.
… by the same token is For the same reason; similarly.
… by the same token
/ by the same token
… By the same token, consistent effort leads to success.
/ By the same token, consistent effort leads to success.
… By the same token, consistent effort leads to success.
… By the same token, strategic planning reduces risk.
/ By the same token, strategic planning reduces risk.
… By the same token, strategic planning reduces risk.
C1 – 19 … the tip of the iceberg
… the tip of the iceberg
… The issue is only the tip of the iceberg in this multifaceted problem.
… The conflict is the tip of the iceberg beneath deep-rooted tensions.
… the tip of the iceberg is A small part of a much larger problem.
… the tip of the iceberg
/ the tip of the iceberg
… The issue is only the tip of the iceberg in this multifaceted problem.
/ The issue is only the tip of the iceberg in this multifaceted problem.
… The issue is only the tip of the iceberg in this multifaceted problem.
… The conflict is the tip of the iceberg beneath deep-rooted tensions.
/ The conflict is the tip of the iceberg beneath deep-rooted tensions.
… The conflict is the tip of the iceberg beneath deep-rooted tensions.
C1 – 20 … a vicious cycle
… a vicious cycle
… Debt can create a vicious cycle of escalating stress.
… Misinformation leads to a vicious cycle of widespread confusion.
… a vicious cycle is A situation that keeps getting worse because of its own effects.
… a vicious cycle
/ a vicious cycle
… Debt can create a vicious cycle of escalating stress.
/ Debt can create a vicious cycle of escalating stress.
… Debt can create a vicious cycle of escalating stress.
… Misinformation leads to a vicious cycle of widespread confusion.
/ Misinformation leads to a vicious cycle of widespread confusion.
… Misinformation leads to a vicious cycle of widespread confusion.
C1 – 21 … a slippery slope
… a slippery slope
… Ignoring rules is a slippery slope toward serious consequences.
… The policy could become a slippery slope in volatile contexts.
… a slippery slope is A situation that could easily lead to something bad.
… a slippery slope
/ a slippery slope
… Ignoring rules is a slippery slope toward serious consequences.
/ Ignoring rules is a slippery slope toward serious consequences.
… Ignoring rules is a slippery slope toward serious consequences.
… The policy could become a slippery slope in volatile contexts.
/ The policy could become a slippery slope in volatile contexts.
… The policy could become a slippery slope in volatile contexts.
C1 – 22 … a far cry from
… a far cry from
… The results were a far cry from initial expectations.
… His behavior was a far cry from professional standards.
… a far cry from is Very different from something.
… a far cry from
/ a far cry from
… The results were a far cry from initial expectations.
/ The results were a far cry from initial expectations.
… The results were a far cry from initial expectations.
… His behavior was a far cry from professional standards.
/ His behavior was a far cry from professional standards.
… His behavior was a far cry from professional standards.
C1 – 23 … a recipe for disaster
… a recipe for disaster
… Poor planning is a recipe for disaster in large-scale projects.
… Ignoring warnings is a recipe for disaster in critical situations.
… a recipe for disaster is Something likely to cause a bad outcome.
… a recipe for disaster
/ a recipe for disaster
… Poor planning is a recipe for disaster in large-scale projects.
/ Poor planning is a recipe for disaster in large-scale projects.
… Poor planning is a recipe for disaster in large-scale projects.
… Ignoring warnings is a recipe for disaster in critical situations.
/ Ignoring warnings is a recipe for disaster in critical situations.
… Ignoring warnings is a recipe for disaster in critical situations.
C1 – 24 … a drop in the bucket
… a drop in the bucket
… The donation was a drop in the bucket compared to the massive need.
… Her effort was a drop in the bucket in such a vast project.
… a drop in the bucket is A very small amount compared to what is needed.
… a drop in the bucket
/ a drop in the bucket
… The donation was a drop in the bucket compared to the massive need.
/ The donation was a drop in the bucket compared to the massive need.
… The donation was a drop in the bucket compared to the massive need.
… Her effort was a drop in the bucket in such a vast project.
/ Her effort was a drop in the bucket in such a vast project.
… Her effort was a drop in the bucket in such a vast project.
C1 – 25 … a house of cards
… a house of cards
… The argument collapsed like a house of cards under scrutiny.
… Their plan was a house of cards built on unstable assumptions.
… a house of cards is Something weak and likely to collapse.
… a house of cards
/ a house of cards
… The argument collapsed like a house of cards under scrutiny.
/ The argument collapsed like a house of cards under scrutiny.
… The argument collapsed like a house of cards under scrutiny.
… Their plan was a house of cards built on unstable assumptions.
/ Their plan was a house of cards built on unstable assumptions.
… Their plan was a house of cards built on unstable assumptions.
C1 – 26 … a storm in a teacup
… a storm in a teacup
… The argument was just a storm in a teacup over a minor issue.
… The panic turned out to be a storm in a teacup in a trivial matter.
… a storm in a teacup is A big reaction to a small problem.
… a storm in a teacup
/ a storm in a teacup
… The argument was just a storm in a teacup over a minor issue.
/ The argument was just a storm in a teacup over a minor issue.
… The argument was just a storm in a teacup over a minor issue.
… The panic turned out to be a storm in a teacup in a trivial matter.
/ The panic turned out to be a storm in a teacup in a trivial matter.
… The panic turned out to be a storm in a teacup in a trivial matter.
C1 – 27 … a can of worms
… a can of worms
… The decision opened a can of worms with unforeseen consequences.
… Discussing the topic opened a can of worms in the political debate.
… a can of worms is A complicated and troublesome situation.
… a can of worms
/ a can of worms
… The decision opened a can of worms with unforeseen consequences.
/ The decision opened a can of worms with unforeseen consequences.
… The decision opened a can of worms with unforeseen consequences.
… Discussing the topic opened a can of worms in the political debate.
/ Discussing the topic opened a can of worms in the political debate.
… Discussing the topic opened a can of worms in the political debate.
C1 – 28 … the calm before the storm
… the calm before the storm
… The quiet meeting felt like the calm before the storm before major changes.
… It was the calm before the storm in a high-pressure environment.
… the calm before the storm is A quiet period before something intense happens.
… the calm before the storm
/ the calm before the storm
… The quiet meeting felt like the calm before the storm before major changes.
/ The quiet meeting felt like the calm before the storm before major changes.
… The quiet meeting felt like the calm before the storm before major changes.
… It was the calm before the storm in a high-pressure environment.
/ It was the calm before the storm in a high-pressure environment.
… It was the calm before the storm in a high-pressure environment.
C1 – 29 … a chain reaction
… a chain reaction
… The error caused a chain reaction of subsequent failures.
… The announcement triggered a chain reaction across global markets.
… a chain reaction is A series of events caused by one initial event.
… a chain reaction
/ a chain reaction
… The error caused a chain reaction of subsequent failures.
/ The error caused a chain reaction of subsequent failures.
… The error caused a chain reaction of subsequent failures.
… The announcement triggered a chain reaction across global markets.
/ The announcement triggered a chain reaction across global markets.
… The announcement triggered a chain reaction across global markets.
C1 – 30 … a balancing act
… a balancing act
… Managing work and life is a balancing act in modern society.
… Leading a team is a balancing act of competing priorities.
… a balancing act is A situation requiring careful management of different needs.
… a balancing act
/ a balancing act
… Managing work and life is a balancing act in modern society.
/ Managing work and life is a balancing act in modern society.
… Managing work and life is a balancing act in modern society.
… Leading a team is a balancing act of competing priorities.
/ Leading a team is a balancing act of competing priorities.
… Leading a team is a balancing act of competing priorities.
C1 – 31 … a necessary evil
… a necessary evil
… Some regulations are a necessary evil in complex systems.
… Delays can be a necessary evil in large-scale projects.
… a necessary evil is Something unpleasant but needed.
… a necessary evil
/ a necessary evil
… Some regulations are a necessary evil in complex systems.
/ Some regulations are a necessary evil in complex systems.
… Some regulations are a necessary evil in complex systems.
… Delays can be a necessary evil in large-scale projects.
/ Delays can be a necessary evil in large-scale projects.
… Delays can be a necessary evil in large-scale projects.
C1 – 32 … the lesser of two evils
… the lesser of two evils
… They chose the lesser of two evils in a difficult situation.
… The compromise was the lesser of two evils in political negotiations.
… the lesser of two evils is The less harmful choice between two bad options.
… the lesser of two evils
/ the lesser of two evils
… They chose the lesser of two evils in a difficult situation.
/ They chose the lesser of two evils in a difficult situation.
… They chose the lesser of two evils in a difficult situation.
… The compromise was the lesser of two evils in political negotiations.
/ The compromise was the lesser of two evils in political negotiations.
… The compromise was the lesser of two evils in political negotiations.
C1 – 33 … a perfect storm
… a perfect storm
… Several converging factors created a perfect storm of problems.
… The crisis was a perfect storm of unpredictable events.
… a perfect storm is A combination of factors creating a very bad situation.
… a perfect storm
/ a perfect storm
… Several converging factors created a perfect storm of problems.
/ Several converging factors created a perfect storm of problems.
… Several converging factors created a perfect storm of problems.
… The crisis was a perfect storm of unpredictable events.
/ The crisis was a perfect storm of unpredictable events.
… The crisis was a perfect storm of unpredictable events.
C1 – 34 … the dawn of a new era
… the dawn of a new era
… The discovery marked the dawn of a new era in scientific research.
… The reform signaled the dawn of a new era in public policy.
… the dawn of a new era is The beginning of an important new period.
… the dawn of a new era
/ the dawn of a new era
… The discovery marked the dawn of a new era in scientific research.
/ The discovery marked the dawn of a new era in scientific research.
… The discovery marked the dawn of a new era in scientific research.
… The reform signaled the dawn of a new era in public policy.
/ The reform signaled the dawn of a new era in public policy.
… The reform signaled the dawn of a new era in public policy.
C1 – 35 … a beacon of hope
… a beacon of hope
… Her leadership became a beacon of hope in uncertain times.
… The project served as a beacon of hope for struggling communities.
… a beacon of hope is Something that gives encouragement or optimism.
… a beacon of hope
/ a beacon of hope
… Her leadership became a beacon of hope in uncertain times.
/ Her leadership became a beacon of hope in uncertain times.
… Her leadership became a beacon of hope in uncertain times.
… The project served as a beacon of hope for struggling communities.
/ The project served as a beacon of hope for struggling communities.
… The project served as a beacon of hope for struggling communities.
C1 – 36 … a ray of hope
… a ray of hope
… The results offered a ray of hope amid widespread doubt.
… His recovery was a ray of hope in a challenging period.
… a ray of hope is A small sign of possible improvement.
… a ray of hope
/ a ray of hope
… The results offered a ray of hope amid widespread doubt.
/ The results offered a ray of hope amid widespread doubt.
… The results offered a ray of hope amid widespread doubt.
… His recovery was a ray of hope in a challenging period.
/ His recovery was a ray of hope in a challenging period.
… His recovery was a ray of hope in a challenging period.
C1 – 37 … the seeds of conflict
… the seeds of conflict
… The policy planted the seeds of conflict in diverse groups.
… Historical tensions sowed the seeds of conflict in regional politics.
… the seeds of conflict is Early causes of future disagreement.
… the seeds of conflict
/ the seeds of conflict
… The policy planted the seeds of conflict in diverse groups.
/ The policy planted the seeds of conflict in diverse groups.
… The policy planted the seeds of conflict in diverse groups.
… Historical tensions sowed the seeds of conflict in regional politics.
/ Historical tensions sowed the seeds of conflict in regional politics.
… Historical tensions sowed the seeds of conflict in regional politics.
C1 – 38 … a breeding ground for
… a breeding ground for
… The poor conditions were a breeding ground for systemic issues.
… The internet can be a breeding ground for harmful rumors.
… a breeding ground for is A place or situation where something develops easily.
… a breeding ground for
/ a breeding ground for
… The poor conditions were a breeding ground for systemic issues.
/ The poor conditions were a breeding ground for systemic issues.
… The poor conditions were a breeding ground for systemic issues.
… The internet can be a breeding ground for harmful rumors.
/ The internet can be a breeding ground for harmful rumors.
… The internet can be a breeding ground for harmful rumors.
C1 – 39 … a catalyst for change
… a catalyst for change
… Her speech became a catalyst for change in national debate.
… The crisis acted as a catalyst for change in organizational culture.
… a catalyst for change is Something that causes important change.
… a catalyst for change
/ a catalyst for change
… Her speech became a catalyst for change in national debate.
/ Her speech became a catalyst for change in national debate.
… Her speech became a catalyst for change in national debate.
… The crisis acted as a catalyst for change in organizational culture.
/ The crisis acted as a catalyst for change in organizational culture.
… The crisis acted as a catalyst for change in organizational culture.
C1 – 40 … an uphill battle
… an uphill battle
… Achieving reform is an uphill battle in deeply divided societies.
… He faced an uphill battle against entrenched opposition.
… an uphill battle is A very difficult struggle.
… an uphill battle
/ an uphill battle
… Achieving reform is an uphill battle in deeply divided societies.
/ Achieving reform is an uphill battle in deeply divided societies.
… Achieving reform is an uphill battle in deeply divided societies.
… He faced an uphill battle against entrenched opposition.
/ He faced an uphill battle against entrenched opposition.
… He faced an uphill battle against entrenched opposition.
C1 – 41 … a house divided
… a house divided
… The committee became a house divided over contentious topics.
… The nation felt like a house divided during polarized elections.
… a house divided is A group with serious internal conflict.
… a house divided
/ a house divided
… The committee became a house divided over contentious topics.
/ The committee became a house divided over contentious topics.
… The committee became a house divided over contentious topics.
… The nation felt like a house divided during polarized elections.
/ The nation felt like a house divided during polarized elections.
… The nation felt like a house divided during polarized elections.
C1 – 42 … the straw that broke the camel’s back
… the straw that broke the camel’s back
… The final error was the straw that broke the camel’s back in the tense project.
… His remark was the straw that broke the camel’s back after ongoing issues.
… the straw that broke the camel’s back is The final small problem that causes a collapse.
… the straw that broke the camel’s back
/ the straw that broke the camel’s back
… The final error was the straw that broke the camel’s back in the tense project.
/ The final error was the straw that broke the camel’s back in the tense project.
… The final error was the straw that broke the camel’s back in the tense project.
… His remark was the straw that broke the camel’s back after ongoing issues.
/ His remark was the straw that broke the camel’s back after ongoing issues.
… His remark was the straw that broke the camel’s back after ongoing issues.
C1 – 43 … a wolf in sheep’s clothing
… a wolf in sheep’s clothing
… The leader turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with manipulative intentions.
… The offer was a wolf in sheep’s clothing hiding harmful terms.
… a wolf in sheep’s clothing is Someone who appears harmless but is dangerous.
… a wolf in sheep’s clothing
/ a wolf in sheep’s clothing
… The leader turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with manipulative intentions.
/ The leader turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with manipulative intentions.
… The leader turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with manipulative intentions.
… The offer was a wolf in sheep’s clothing hiding harmful terms.
/ The offer was a wolf in sheep’s clothing hiding harmful terms.
… The offer was a wolf in sheep’s clothing hiding harmful terms.
C1 – 44 … the other side of the coin
… the other side of the coin
… The other side of the coin reveals significant drawbacks.
… The other side of the coin shows hidden benefits.
… the other side of the coin is The opposite or alternative view.
… the other side of the coin
/ the other side of the coin
… The other side of the coin reveals significant drawbacks.
/ The other side of the coin reveals significant drawbacks.
… The other side of the coin reveals significant drawbacks.
… The other side of the coin shows hidden benefits.
/ The other side of the coin shows hidden benefits.
… The other side of the coin shows hidden benefits.
C1 – 45 … a drop in the ocean
… a drop in the ocean
… The aid was a drop in the ocean compared to the enormous crisis.
… Her effort was a drop in the ocean in the global challenge.
… a drop in the ocean is A very small amount compared to what is needed.
… a drop in the ocean
/ a drop in the ocean
… The aid was a drop in the ocean compared to the enormous crisis.
/ The aid was a drop in the ocean compared to the enormous crisis.
… The aid was a drop in the ocean compared to the enormous crisis.
… Her effort was a drop in the ocean in the global challenge.
/ Her effort was a drop in the ocean in the global challenge.
… Her effort was a drop in the ocean in the global challenge.
C1 – 46 … the sword of Damocles
… the sword of Damocles
… The threat hung over them like the sword of Damocles during critical negotiations.
… The risk remained the sword of Damocles in volatile markets.
… the sword of Damocles is A constant threat hanging over someone.
… the sword of Damocles
/ the sword of Damocles
… The threat hung over them like the sword of Damocles during critical negotiations.
/ The threat hung over them like the sword of Damocles during critical negotiations.
… The threat hung over them like the sword of Damocles during critical negotiations.
… The risk remained the sword of Damocles in volatile markets.
/ The risk remained the sword of Damocles in volatile markets.
… The risk remained the sword of Damocles in volatile markets.
C1 – 47 … a black swan event
… a black swan event
… The pandemic was a black swan event with unprecedented impact.
… The collapse was a black swan event in financial history.
… a black swan event is A rare and unpredictable event with huge impact.
… a black swan event
/ a black swan event
… The pandemic was a black swan event with unprecedented impact.
/ The pandemic was a black swan event with unprecedented impact.
… The pandemic was a black swan event with unprecedented impact.
… The collapse was a black swan event in financial history.
/ The collapse was a black swan event in financial history.
… The collapse was a black swan event in financial history.
C1 – 48 … a self-fulfilling prophecy
… a self-fulfilling prophecy
… His fear became a self-fulfilling prophecy in the competitive environment.
… The prediction turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy due to collective behavior.
… a self-fulfilling prophecy is Something that becomes true because people expect it.
… a self-fulfilling prophecy
/ a self-fulfilling prophecy
… His fear became a self-fulfilling prophecy in the competitive environment.
/ His fear became a self-fulfilling prophecy in the competitive environment.
… His fear became a self-fulfilling prophecy in the competitive environment.
… The prediction turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy due to collective behavior.
/ The prediction turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy due to collective behavior.
… The prediction turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy due to collective behavior.
C1 – 49 … the winds of change
… the winds of change
… The winds of change swept through the political landscape.
… The winds of change influenced cultural norms.
… the winds of change is Signs that major change is coming.
… the winds of change
/ the winds of change
… The winds of change swept through the political landscape.
/ The winds of change swept through the political landscape.
… The winds of change swept through the political landscape.
… The winds of change influenced cultural norms.
/ The winds of change influenced cultural norms.
… The winds of change influenced cultural norms.
C1 – 50 … a mixed blessing
… a mixed blessing
… Fame can be a mixed blessing in public life.
… The promotion was a mixed blessing with demanding responsibilities.
… a mixed blessing is Something with both good and bad aspects.
… a mixed blessing
/ a mixed blessing
… Fame can be a mixed blessing in public life.
/ Fame can be a mixed blessing in public life.
… Fame can be a mixed blessing in public life.
… The promotion was a mixed blessing with demanding responsibilities.
/ The promotion was a mixed blessing with demanding responsibilities.
… The promotion was a mixed blessing with demanding responsibilities.
