In Lesson 799 we explore eight high-level phrases, including:

1. to go to great lengths – to make a serious effort to accomplish something

2. to rise from the ashes – to recover strongly after a serious downfall

3. facing the consequences – to accept the outcome of your actions and deal with it

4. comes crashing down – it ends suddenly and disastrously

5. to dig in – to become more stubborn and defend your stance

6. morally ambiguous – acting in a way that can’t be judged as clearly right or wrong

7. throwing someone under the bus – blaming someone else to avoid getting into trouble

8. force someone’s hand – to make someone act earlier than they intended to

🎧 Each phrase includes clear definitions, rich examples, and reflection questions to help you internalise and use them in your own conversations.

This podcast is perfect for B2–C1 learners preparing for IELTS, boosting work-place communication, or simply striving to speak more naturally.

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