Expressions C2 Vocabulary

deal with a matter only in the most superficial way

to get more attention than anyone or anything else in a situation

amount to (a specified figure or quantity); comprise

to be very proud or conceited, and think only of yourself

uncompromisingly direct and honest, especially in revealing unpalatable facts

attract a great deal of attention

an extremely famous or notorious person / a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated

for the reason of / with the objective of

the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant

a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc. / represent on a map; make a map of

to go after something

to state something in a very forceful and effective way

the action of demanding payment in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information

a set of things tied or threaded together

achieve the top of the quality of something

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

rude or insulting : offensive

in conflict or at variance

to allow/make secret information to become generally known