Formal English
Formal English phrases, with meanings and examples — and a chance to practise saying each one.
a causal link
a detrimental effect
a vexed question
all things considered
an adverse effect
as opposed to
be conducive to
broadly speaking
by all accounts
by no means
by the same token
carry out
draw up
for all intents and purposes
have a bearing on
in essence
in hindsight
in light of
in practice
in principle
in the grand scheme of things
in the same vein
it goes without saying
lend itself to
meet needs
needless to say
on balance
pose a challenge
shed light on
that being said
to a certain extent
to a lesser extent
to that end
undue influence
voice concern
when all is said and done
with regard to
cut across
fall out
gloss over
set aside