List of useful collocations with Break.

 Break a leg
 Break even– At the rate we’re going, we’ll be lucky to break even at the year’s end.
(reach a point in a business venture when the profits are equal to the costs-a fi pe zero)
 Break free / Break loose
 Break the ice
 Break the mold– They are looking for sb who will break the mold. (do sth in a new way)
 Break the rules / Break the silence
List of important collocations with Catch.
 Catch a chill
 Catch a glimpse / Catch sight of
 Catch someone Red-Handed / Catch Someone In The Act
 Catch someone’s attention / Catch someone’s eye

List of essential collocations with Come.

 Come first/late/ on time

 Come into view
 Come prepared / Come to a compromise
 Come to a conclusion / Come to a decision / to a realization / agreement
 Come to a standstill
 Come to life / Come to sb’s rescue
 Come to terms with / Come under attack / Come up with
 List of useful collocations with Do.
 Do/take a course
 Do/take a deal / Do a good/great/terrible job
 Do better / Do good / Do gymnastics / Do harm
 Do homework / Do nothing
 Do research / Do someone a favour
 Do something right/wrong
 Do the cleaning / Do the cooking / Do the dishes
 Do the housework / Do the ironing
 Do the math / Do the minimum/maximum
 Do the paperwork / Do the right thing
 Do the shopping / Do the washing up
 Do well / Do work / Do your best
 Do your duty / Do Your hair / Do your makeup / Do your nails
 List of commonly used collocations with Get.
 Get a clue
 Get a degree/ a diploma / Get a joke
 Get a shock / Get a splitting headache
 Get a tan / Get a ticket
 Get a/the right
 Get angry / Get cool
 Get dressed/ undressed
 Get enthusiastic / Get frightened
 Get dark
 Get good/top/bad marks
 Get home (arrive)
 Get hot (ter) / Get into trouble / Get nowhere
 Get old / Get one’s hair cut
 Get out of breath / Get permission
 Get ready for / Get started
 Get stuck in a traffic jam / Get the impression
 Get the message / Get the sack
 Get tired / Get to sleep / Get together / Get upset / Get wet / Get worried
 List of collocations with Give.
 Give a call (a ring, a buzz)
 Give a damn / Give a hand / Give a headache
 Give a lecture or speech or performance
 Give an answer / Give an example / Give an idea / Give an opinion
 Give credit / Give evidence / Give notice
 Give permission / Give priority / Give rise to
 Give sb a call / Give sb a chance
 Give sb a lift / Give sth a go
 Give the impression / Give thought (to)
 Give up / Give up hope
 Give way
 List of common collocations with Go.
 Go astray / Go bankrupt
 Go insane / Go mad/angry
 Go missing / Go on a date / Go on a picnic
 Go on foot / Go out of business
 Out of fashion / Go overseas
 Go quiet
 Go sailing
 Go smoothly
 Go to the beach/to the movie
 Go to war
 List of useful collocations with Have.
 Have a bad fall / Have a business trip
 Have a busy day / Have a career/a goal
 Have a chance / Have a chat
 Have a confrontation / Have a conversation/chat
 Have a cup of tea/ coffee
 Have a day off / Have a depression
 Have a discussion / Have a dispute
 Have a dream / Have a drink
 Have a feeling / Have a fight
 Have a fit / Have a game
 Have a glass of wine / Have a go
 Have a goal / Have a good time
 Have a good/nice/etc day! / Have a great weekend
 Have a haircut / Have a hard time
 Have a headache / Have a holiday
 Have a laugh / Have a lie down
 Have a look / Have a massage / Have a meal
 Have a meeting / Have a moment
 Have a nap / Have a nightmare
 Have a party/concert
 Have a passion for / Have a plan / Have a problem
 Have a quarrel / Have a relationship / Have a ride
 Have a right / Have a run / Have a safe journey
 Have a salad / Have a sandwich / Have a shave
 Have a smell / Have a snack / Have a stretch
 Have a swim / Have a talk
 Have a try / Have a walk / Have a wash
 Have a wish / Have a word
 Have a workout / Have access (to)
 Have an accident / Have an appointment with
 Have an argument / Have an effect (on)
 Have an event / Have an exam / Have an excuse
 Have an experience / Have an ice-cream
 Have an idea / Have an interview
 Have an opportunity / Have breakfast/lunch/dinner
 Have difficulty / Have faith
 Have food / Have fun/a good time
 Have no education / Have no fear
 Have patience / Have rest
 Have room / Have self-esteem / Have skills / Have something to eat
 Have success / Have sympathy / Have the chance (to) / Have trouble

List of collocations with Keep.

 Keep an appointment / Keep calm
 Keep records / Keep someone’s place
 Keep your balance
 List of commonly used collocations with Make.
 Make a break with somebody
 Make a call / Make a choice / Make a comment
 Make a complaint
 Make a confession/an admission
 Make a cup of tea / Make a decision
 Make a difference / Make a discovery
 Make a dress / Make a fire
 Make a fool of yourself
 Make a fortune / Make a fuss / Make a habit
 Make a joke / Make a list / Make a living
 Make a mistake / Make a move
 Make a pass at someone – make advances
 Make a point / Make a prediction
 Make a presentation / Make a profit
 Make a promise / Make a recovery / Make a remark
 Make a reservation / Make a rude gesture
 Make a salad / Make a sales call / Make a speech
 Make a statement / Make a suggestion
 Make a takeover bid / Make a tea
 Make a threat / Make amends
 Make an agreement / Make an allusion / Make an appearance
 Make an arrangement / Make an attempt
 Make an effort / Make an enquiry / Make an exception
 Make an excuse / Make an impression
 Make an objection / Make an observation
 Make an offer / Make arrangements
 Make believe / Make breakfast/lunch/dinner
 Make changes / Make coffee / Make contact
 Make ends meet / Make fun of someone
 Make money / Make one’s own way back
 Make peace / Make plans / Make progress
 Make an effort / Make room / Make sb feel sth
 Make sense / Make someone angry/mad/happy/sad
 Make sth easy / Make sure / Make time
 Make trouble / Make up / Make up your mind / Make war

List of collocations with Pay.

 Pay attention / Pay by credit card / Pay one’s respects

List of useful collocations with Save.

 Save one’s strength / Save someone a seat
 Save someone’s life / Save yourself the trouble

List of collocations with Say.

 Say a few words / Say for certain/sure
 Say good morning/afternoon / Say yes/no
 List of essential collocations with Take.
 Take (sb) to court / Take (sb’s) temperature
 Take a bow / Take a break / Take a chance
 Take a decision (make) / Take a message
 Take a photo/ a photograph / Take a risk
 Take a seat / Take a shower (have)
 Take a step / Take a taxi/bus/train/plane
 Take a test / Take a while/ a minute/ five minutes
 Take action / Take advantage (of)
 Take advice / Take ages
 Take an exam/ a test/ a course
 Take an opportunity / Take care
 Take care of / Take charge / Take notes
 Take notice / Take part
 Take place / Take pride in / Take sb’s place
 Take time /Take turns / Take up space / Take your time

List of important collocations with Tell.

 Tell a secret / Tell a story
 Tell the future / Tell the time / Tell the truth

Other Verb + Noun Collocations

 Abuse drugs
 Accept (a) defeat / a challenge / an apology / an invitation / responsibility
 Achieve a goal
 Admit defeat
 Against the law
 Answer a letter / a question / an advertisement / the door / the phone
 Apply for a job
 Attract attention / sb’s attention
 Balance a budget – a echilibra bugetul (budget balance – soldul bugetar)
 Bear a resemblance (to sb/sth)
 Beat a record
 Blow your nose
 Book a flight
 Boost morale
 Bring about change / Bring attention to / Bring to an end / Bring to justice
 Call a meeting / a name / attention to / in sick /sb names
 Cast a spell / a vote / doubt
 Cause trouble
 Change course / the subject / your mind
 Claim responsibility
 Close the gap
 Conduct research
 Consider a possibility
 Cost a fortune
 Cover costs
 Cross sb’s mind
 Cut costs
 Declare war
 Deliver a baby
 Drop the subject
 Earn a living
 Enter politics
 Exceed expectations
 Express concern / interest (in)
 Extend a deadline
 Face a challenge / the fact(s)
 Fail miserably
 Fight a war / corruption
 Fill a gap / in a form
 Find time
 Follow a pattern / advice / directions / instructions
 Gain access
 Hold a referendum / an election / an inquiry / hands / sb hostage /talks (a purta discutii)
 Impose conditions / restrictions / sanctions
 Issue a permit
 Join a club / the army
 Jump to a conclusion
 Kick a goal
 Kill time
 Know the score
 Lay the groundwork/foundations for a successful year/for prompt solutions(a pune
bazele)
 Lead the field (be the best) / Lead the way / Lead to believe
 Leading role
 Leave a message / home
 Light a fire
 Lose a game / a job / control / faith / hope / interest / money / weight / your temper
 Meet a need / a standard / a target / opposition / with approval
 Miss a flight / a goal / an opportunity
 Obey an order
 Offer a job / an explanation / condolences / your services
 Open an account / an investigation / fire
 Owe an apology / an explanation
 Pack a suitcase
 Pass (the) time / a law / a test
 Pick your nose
 Place an order
 Play a part / music
 Pose a risk / a threat
 Press a key
 Pull a muscle
 Push a button
 Put on weight
 Put out a cigarette / a fire
 Put up prices / wages / your hand
 Quit a job / drinking
 Raise a family / doubts / hopes / money / questions / taxes / your voice
 Rapid growth
 Reach a verdict / an agreement
 Read aloud
 Repair damage
 Resort to violence
 Restore confidence / order
 Retain control
 Return a call
 Run a business / the risk of
 Safety net – The social security system is a safety net for those who lose their jobs.
 Satisfy a need / a requirement / demand
 Scare tactic
 Score a goal
 See reason
 Serve a purpose / interests
 Set a date / a goal / a record / a standard / a table / an alarm / Set fire to | set on fire
 Solve a crime / a problem
 Spend time / your life
 Stall for time
 Stand trial
 Stay awake
 Strike a balance (a asigura un echilibru) – this strikes a balance between our protection
and their needs.
 Take time off
 Turn a corner / around
 Undergo surgery / treatment
 Vote against / for
 Wage war
 Waste an opportunity / money / time
 Watch your weight
 Wave goodbye
 Win a game / an award / an election
 Worth a fortune
 Yield results
 Regain control

Collocation: 2500+ Collocations List from A-Z with Examples

Collocation: 2500+ Collocations List from A-Z

with Examples
 Isabella  September 19, 2018  English Collocations, Editor Picks  4 Comments
 Collocation! Learn collocation definition and useful list of 2500 common
collocations in English with ESL printable worksheets and example
sentences. Using this collocation dictionary improves your English, especially
your English speaking skills, and increases your vocabulary words in English.
Table of Contents
 Collocation: Definition & Examples
o Collocation Definition
o Collocation Examples
 Collocation Dictionary
o Verb Collocations List | Collocation Dictionary
o Noun Verb Collocation Example Sentences
o Nouns & Prepositions | Collocation Dictionary
o Noun & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences
o Adjectives and Prepositions | Collocation Dictionary
o Adjective & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences
o Verbs + Prepositions | Collocation Dictionary
o Verb & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences
o Adverb + Adjective | Collocation Dictionary
o Adverb + Adverb | Collocation Dictionary
o Adverb + Verb | Collocation Dictionary
o Adjective + Noun | Collocation Dictionary
o Adjective + Adjective | Adjective + Adverb | Noun + Adjective |
Collocation Dictionary
o Noun + Noun | Collocation Dictionary
o Verb + Verb | Collocation Dictionary
o Verb + Adverb | Collocation Dictionary
o Business Collocations List | Collocation Dictionary
o Time Collocations List | Collocation Dictionary
 Collocation Dictionary | Pictures
 Collocations Videos
 Collocations List
Collocation: Definition & Examples
Collocation Definition
What is a collocation? learn collocation definition with useful examples.

Collocation definition: A collocation is two or more words that often go

together. Some collocation examples are “pay attention”, “fast food”,
“make an effort”, and “powerful engine”.
Collocations make it easier to avoid overused or ambiguous words like
“very”, “nice”, or “beautiful”, by using a pair of words that fits the context
better and has a more precise meaning. Using collocations will help your
English sound naturally like a native speaker.

Collocation Examples
Examples of collocations with take, get, do, make, go…
 He had intended to  take a holiday  in New York.
 He wanted to see if he could  get a job with us.
 I might  take a lesson  from you.
 My goals were to go back to school and get a degree.
 I’ll take a look  at the website and let you know what I think. 
 He was beginning to get angry.
 Couldn’t you do a favour and leave me alone?
 She should  make a right choice.
 Could you do a report for me?
 We are to make a contract for a supply of raw silk with the company.
 I like to do homework.
 We need to  make a deal for this project.
 The company is about to  go bankrupt.
Examples of different types of collocations made from combinations of
verb, noun, adjective,…
 Adverb + Adjective: Fully aware, Happily married, Highly controversial,
Highly effective, Highly probable, Highly profitable…
 Adverb + Adverb: Only just, Pretty well, Quite a lot, Quite enough, Quite
often, Right away…
 Adverb + Verb: Badly damage, Deeply rooted (in), Never knew, Quite
agree…
 Adjective + Noun: Internal injury, Internal organ, Irreparable damage, Joint
account, Just cause, Key issue, Key role…
 Adjective + Preposition: Comfortable with, Concerned with, Nasty of,
Nervous of, Nice of, Furious about, Guilty about…
 Noun + Noun: Core values, Corporate finance, Cottage industry, Creation
science, Credit bureau, Credit union…
 Verb + Noun: Go on a date, Go on a picnic, Go on foot, Have a fight, Have a
fit, Have a game, Keep quiet, Keep records…
 Verb + Preposition: Allow for, Apologize for, Ask for, Object to, Pray to,
Prefer to …
 Verb + Adverb: Go far, Go first, Go upstairs, Guess correctly, Hit hard,
Judge harshly, Know well…
 Noun + Preposition: Date with, Dealings with, Difficulty with, Debate on,
Information on, Hold on…
 …
Examples of collocations with prepositions at, in , on, to, with ….

 He’s  brilliant at football.

 They are  excellent at  planning fun parties.
 The teacher was  surprised at the student’s question.
 She has lost her  belief in  God.
 There was no change in  the patient’s condition overnight.
 I need some  lessons in how to set up a website.
 I congratulate you  on your new job!
 I insist on Peter’s studying every day for two hours.
 Can we rely on this old car to get us there?
 I feel very  proud to be a part of the team.
 People are  scared to use the buses late at night.
 It’s  nice to  know you.
 You are blessed with  many talents.
 Don’t be careless with  your ATM card.
 The fall in retail sales is directly  connected with  the decline in employment.
Collocation Dictionary
Learn different types of collocations and list of 2500+ common collocations
in English.
Verb Collocations List | Collocation Dictionary
List and examples of verb noun collocations from A to Z.
Collocations with Ask
List of common collocations with Ask.
 Ask a favour
 Ask a question
 Ask about
 Ask after somebody
 Ask for advice
 Ask for directions
 Ask for something
 Ask permission
 Ask sb out
 Ask if/ whether
Collocations with Break
List of useful collocations with Break.
 Break a bone/ your arm
 Break a code
 Break a habit
 Break a law
 Break a leg
 Break a promise
 Break a record
 Break a window
 Break even
 Break free
 Break ground
 Break loose
 Break new ground
 Break news
 Break one’s fall
 Break someone’s heart
 Break the bank
 Break the ice
 Break the mold
 Break the news to someone
 Break the rules
 Break the silence
 Break the spell
 Break wind
 Collocations with Catch
List of important collocations with Catch.
 Catch (on) fire
 Catch a ball
 Catch a bus/ a train
 Catch a chill
 Catch a cold
 Catch a cold
 Catch a glimpse
 Catch a thief
 Catch a whiff
 Catch sight of
 Catch someone Red-Handed / Catch Someone In The Act
 Catch someone’s attention
 Catch someone’s eye
 Catch the flu
 Catch you Later!
 Catch your breath
Collocations with Come
List of essential collocations with Come.
 Come clean about
 Come close
 Come complete with
 Come early
 Come first
 Come into view
 Come last
 Come late
 Come on time
 Come prepared
 Come right back
 Come to a compromise
 Come to a conclusion
 Come to a decision
 Come to a realization
 Come to a stand still (idiom)
 Come to a stop
 Come to an agreement
 Come to an end
 Come to life
 Come to sb’s rescue
 Come to terms with
 Come under attack
 Come up with
Collocations with Do
List of useful collocations with Do.
 Do a course
 Do a deal
 Do a favour
 Do a good/great/terrible job
 Do a report
 Do anything/something/everything
 Do badly
 Do better
 Do business
 Do crosswords
 Do damage
 Do exercise
 Do experiments
 Do good
 Do gymnastics
 Do harm
 Do homework
 Do laundry
 Do nothing
 Do research
 Do someone a favour
 Do something right
 Do something wrong
 Do sums
 Do the cleaning
 Do the cooking
 Do the dishes
 Do the housework
 Do the ironing
 Do the math
 The maximum
 Do the minimum
 Do the paperwork
 Do the right thing
 Do the shopping
 Do the washing up
 Do well
 Do work
 Do your best
 Do your duty
 Do Your hair
 Do your makeup
 Do your nails
Collocations with Get
List of commonly used collocations with Get.
 Get a call
 Get a chance
 Get a clue
 Get a cold
 Get a degree/ a diploma
 Get a job
 Get a joke
 Get a letter (receive)
 Get a shock
 Get a splitting headache
 Get a tan
 Get a ticket
 Get a/the right
 Get angry
 Get changed (change clothes)
 Get cool
 Get dark
 Get divorced
 Get dressed/ undressed
 Get drunk
 Get enthusiastic
 Get fired
 Get frightened
 Get getting dark
 Get good/top/bad marks
 Get home (arrive)
 Get hot (ter)
 Get hungry
 Get into trouble
 Get lost
 Get married
 Get nowhere
 Get old
 Get one’s hair cut
 Get out of breath
 Get permission
 Get pregnant
 Get ready for
 Get sleep
 Get started
 Get stuck in a traffic jam
 Get the impression
 Get the message
 Get the sack
 Get the ticket (buy)
 Get tired
 Get to sleep
 Get together
 Get upset
 Get wet
 Get worried
Collocations with Give
List of collocations with Give.
 Give a call (a ring, a buzz)
 Give a chance
 Give a choice
 Give a damn
 Give a hand
 Give a headache
 Give a hug or kiss
 Give a lecture or speech or performance
 Give a ride
 Give advice
 Give an answer
 Give an example
 Give an idea
 Give an opinion
 Give birth
 Give credit
 Give evidence
 Give notice
 Give permission
 Give priority
 Give rise to
 Give sb a call
 Give sb a chance
 Give sb a lift
 Give sth a go
 Give the impression
 Give thought (to)
 Give up
 Give up hope
 Give way
Collocations with Go
 List of common collocations with Go.
 Go abroad
 Go astray
 Go bad
 Go bald
 Go bankrupt
 Go blind
 Go crazy
 Go deaf
 Go finishing
 Go insane (idiom)
 Go mad/angry
 Go missing
 Go on a date
 Go on a picnic
 Go on foot
 Go online
 Go out of business
 Out of fashion
 Go overseas
 Go quiet
 Go sailing
 Go smoothly
 Go to the beach/to the movie
 Go to war
Collocations with Have
List of useful collocations with Have.
 Have a baby
 Have a backache
 Have a bad fall
 Have a bad temper
 Have a bath
 Have a birthday
 Have a bite
 Have a break
 Have a business trip
 Have a busy day
 Have a career/a goal
 Have a chance
 Have a chat
 Have a cold
 Have a competition
 Have a confrontation
 Have a conversation/chat
 Have a cup of tea/ coffee
 Have a dance
 Have a day off
 Have a depression/etc
 Have a discussion
 Have a dispute
 Have a doubt
 Have a dream
 Have a drill
 Havea drink
 Have a feeling
 Have a fight
 Have a fit
 Have a game
 Have a glass of wine
 Have a go
 Have a goal
 Have a good time
 Have a good/nice/etc day!
 Have a great weekend
 Have a haircut
 Have a hard time
 Have a headache
 Have a holiday
 Have a jacuzzi
 Have a jog
 Have a laugh
 Have a lecture
 Have a lesson
 Have a lie down
 Have a limp
 Have a lisp
 Have a listen
 Have a look
 Have a massage
 Have a meal
 Have a meeting
 Have a moment
 Have a nap
 Have a night mare
 Have a party/concert
 Have a passion for
 Have a plan
 Have a problem
 Have a quarrel
 Have a relationship
 Have a rest
 Have a ride
 Have a right
 Have a run
 Have a safe journey
 Have a salad
 Have a sandwich
 Have a scrub
 Have a shave
 Have a shower
 Have a smell
 Have a snack
 Have a snooze
 Have a stretch
 Have a stroke
 Have a swim
 Have a talk
 Have a taste
 Have a temperature
 Have a think
 Have a touch
 Have a try
 Have a walk
 Have a wash
 Have a wish
 Have a word
 Have a workout
 Have access (to)
 Have an accident
 Have an appointment with
 Have an argument
 Have an effect (on)
 Have an energy bar
 Have an event
 Have an exam
 Have an excuse
 Have an experience
 Have an ice-cream
 Have an idea
 Have an interview
 Have an opportunity
 Have breakfast/lunch/dinner
 Have difficulty
 Have faith
 Have food
 Have fun/a good time
 Have no education
 Have no fear
 Have patience
 Have rest
 Have room
 Have self-esteem
 Have sex
 Have skills
 Have some sugar/ milk
 Have something to eat
 Have soul
 Have success
 Have sympathy
 Have the chance (to)
 Have time
 Have trouble
 Have work
Collocations with Keep
List of collocations with Keep.
 Keep a diary
 Keep a promise
 Keep a secret
 Keep an appointment
 Keep calm
 Keep control
 Keep in touch
 Keep quiet
 Keep records
 Keep score
 Keep someone’s place
 Keep the change
 Keep your balance
Collocations with Make
 List of commonly used collocations with Make.
 Make a break with somebody
 Make a bed
 Make a bundle (idiom)
 Make a cake
 Make a call
 Make a choice
 Make a comment
 Make a complaint
 Make a confession/an admission
 Make a contract
 Make a cup of tea
 Make a deal
 Make a decision
 Make a difference
 Make a discovery
 Make a dress
 Make a fire
 Make a fool of yourself
 Make a fortune
 Make a fuss
 Make a habit
 Make a joke
 Make a list
 Make a living
 Make a mess
 Make a mistake
 Make a move
 Make a note (of)
 Make a pass at
 Make a phone call
 Make a point
 Make a prediction
 Make a presentation
 Make a profit
 Make a promise
 Make a recovery
 Make a remark
 Make a reservation
 Make a rude gesture
 Make a salad
 Make a sales call
 Make a sandwich
 Make a snack
 Make a sound
 Make a speech
 Make a statement
 Make a suggestion
 Make a takeover bid
 Make a tea
 Make a threat
 Make amends
 Make an agreement
 Make an allusion
 Make an appearance
 Make an appointment
 Make an arrangement
 Make an attempt
 Make an effort
 Make an enquiry
 Make an exception
 Make an excuse
 Make an impression
 Make an objection
 Make an observation
 Make an offer
 Make arrangements
 Make believe
 Make breakfast/lunch/dinner
 Make changes
 Make coffee
 Make contact
 Make ends meet
 Make food
 Make friends
 Make fun of someone
 Make furniture
 Make love
 Make money
 Make noise
 Make one’s bow
 Make one’s own way back
 Make peace
 Make plans
 Make progress
 Make an effort
 Make room
 Make sb feel sth
 Make sense
 Make someone angry/mad/happy/sad
 Make sth easy
 Make sure
 Make the bed
 Make time
 Make tracks
 Make trouble
 Make up
 Make up your mind
 Make war
 Make your bed
Collocations with Pay
List of collocations with Pay.
 Pay a bill
 Pay a fine
 Pay a visit
 Pay attention
 Pay by credit card
 Pay cash
 Pay interest
 Pay one’s respects
 Pay someone a compliment
 Pay someone a visit
Collocations with Save
List of useful collocations with Save.
 Save electricity
 Save energy
 Save lives
 Save money
 Save one’s strength
 Save someone a seat
 Save someone’s life
 Save something
 Save space
 Save time
 Save yourself the trouble
Collocations with Say
List of collocations with Say.
 Say a few words
 Say a word
 Say for certain/sure
 Say good morning/afternoon
 Say goodbye
 Say hello
 Say no more
 Say nothing
 Say something
 Say sorry
 Say yes/no
Collocations with Take
List of essential collocations with Take.
 Take (sb) to court
 Take (sb’s) temperature
 Take a bite
 Take a bow
 Take a break
 Take a call
 Take a chance
 Take a class
 Take a decision (make)
 Take a holiday
 Take a lesson
 Take a look
 Take a message
 Take a nap
 Take a number
 Take a photo/ a photograph
 Take a picture
 Take a rest
 Take a risk
 Take a seat
 Take a shower (have)
 Take a step
 Take a taxi/bus/train/plane
 Take a test
 Take a while/ a minute/ five minutes
 Take action
 Take advantage (of)
 Take advice
 Take ages
 Take an exam/ a test/ a course
 Take an opportunity
 Take care
 Take care of
 Take charge
 Take drugs
 Take exercise
 Take hostage
 Take medicine
 Take notes
 Take notice
 Take part
 Take place
 Take pride in
 Take prisoner
 Take sb’s place
 Take someone’s temperature
 Take time
 Take time of (away form work for holidays or to do sth)
 Take turns
 Take up space
 Take your time
Collocations with Tell
List of important collocations with Tell.
 Tell a joke
 Tell a lie
 Tell a secret
 Tell a story
 Tell sb the time
 Tell the difference
 Tell the future
 Tell the time
 Tell the truth
 Tell your name
Other Verb + Noun Collocations
 Abuse drugs
 Accept (a) defeat
 Accept a challenge
 Accept an apology
 Accept an invitation
 Accept responsibility
 Achieve a goal
 Admit defeat
 Against the law
 Answer a letter
 Answer a prayer
 Answer a question
 Answer an advertisement
 Answer the door
 Answer the phone
 Apply for a job
 Attract attention
 Attract sb’s attention
 Balance a budget
 Bear a resemblance (to sb/sth)
 Beat a record
 Beat to death
 Blow your nose
 Book a flight
 Boost morale
 Bring about change
 Bring attention to
 Bring to an end
 Bring to justice
 Call a meeting
 Call a name
 Call a strike
 Call an election
 Call attention to
 Call in sick
 Call sb names
 Call the police
 Carry weight
 Cast a spell
 Cast a vote
 Cast doubt
 Cause trouble
 Change course
 Change the subject
 Change your mind
 Claim responsibility
 Close the gap
 Commit suicide
 Conduct research
 Consider a possibility
 Cost a fortune
 Cover costs
 Cross sb’s mind
 Cut costs
 Declare war
 Deliver a baby
 Doesn’t matter
 Drop the subject
 Earn a living
 Eke out a living
 Enter a plea
 Enter politics
 Exceed expectations
 Express concern
 Express interest (in)
 Extend a deadline
 Face a challenge
 Face the fact(s)
 Fail miserably
 Fall in love
 Fight a fire
 Fight a war
 Fight corruption
 Fill a gap
 Fill in a form
 Find time
 Fire a shot
 Follow a pattern
 Follow advice
 Follow directions
 Follow instructions
 Gain access
 Hold a referendum
 Hold an election
 Hold an inquiry
 Hold hands
 Hold office
 Hold sb hostage
 Hold sb prisoner
 Hold talks
 Hurt sb’s feelings
 Impose conditions
 Impose restrictions
 Impose sanctions
 Issue a permit
 Join a club
 Join forces
 Join the army
 Jump to a conclusion
 Kick a goal
 Kill time
 Know the score
 Lay the groundwork
 Lead the field
 Lead the way
 Lead the world
 Lead to believe
 Leading role
 Leave a message
 Leave home
 Leave school
 Light a fire
 Live at home
 Lose a game
 Lose a job
 Lose control
 Lose faith
 Lose hope
 Lose interest
 Lose money
 Lose weight
 Lose your life
 Lose your temper
 Love dearly
 Meet a need
 Meet a standard
 Meet a target
 Meet opposition
 Meet with approval
 Miss a flight
 Miss a goal
 Miss an opportunity
 Obey an order
 Offer a job
 Offer an explanation
 Offer condolences
 Offer your services
 Open an account
 Open an investigation
 Open fire
 Owe an apology
 Owe an explanation
 Pack a suitcase
 Part company
 Pass (the) time
 Pass a law
 Pass a test
 Pass the time
 Pick your nose
 Place an order
 Play a part
 Play music
 Pose a risk
 Pose a threat
 Press a key
 Pull a muscle
 Push a button
 Put on weight
 Put out a cigarette
 Put out a fire
 Put up prices
 Put up wages
 Put up your hand
 Quit a job
 Quit drinking
 Quit smoking
 Raise a family
 Raise doubts
 Raise hopes
 Raise money
 Raise questions
 Raise taxes
 Raise your voice
 Rapid growth
 Reach a verdict
 Reach an agreement
 Read aloud
 Repair damage
 Resort to violence
 Restore confidence
 Restore order
 Retain control
 Return a call
 Return fire
 Return home
 Run a business
 Run the risk of
 Safety net
 Satisfy a need
 Satisfy a requirement
 Satisfy demand
 Scare tactic
 Score a goal
 See reason
 Serve a purpose
 Serve interests
 Set a date
 Set a goal
 Set a record
 Set a standard
 Set a table
 Set an alarm
 Set fire to | set on fire
 Set menu
 Solve a crime
 Solve a problem
 Spend time
 Spend your life
 Stall for time
 Stand trial
 Stay awake
 Strike a balance (btw)
 Take time off
 Turn a corner
 Turn around
 Undergo surgery
 Undergo treatment
 Use sb’s phone
 Vote against
 Vote for
 Wage war
 Wait your turn
 Warm welcome
 Waste an opportunity
 Waste money
 Waste time
 Watch your weight
 Wave goodbye
 Win a game
 Win a war
 Win an award
 Win an election
 Worth a fortune
 Yield results
 Regain control
Noun Verb Collocation Example Sentences
Verb collocation examples in sentences.

 He asked her out to dinner.
 You get wet  in the rain.
 I get tired  of educating people.
 It’s important to  get sleep  so don’t stay up too long.
 He always give a hand to anyone in difficulty.
 I’ve got to get into town. Can you  give  me a ride?
 He gave an idea  for new project so he got a promotion.
 It’s easy to  make a mistake.
 We can’t undertake that you will  make a profit.
 My mom always makes  me a sandwich  to school
 We need to  make an effort  to do well in this competition.
 The commitee has made  serious objections to that plan.
 The old man is going to go crazy.
 As for myself I doubt I’ll ever  go on a date.
 I’ll just go online  and look up her address.
 I want to go sailing.
 I wanted to  take a break  and work on some things.
 We will  take a chance  to have the party outdoor.
 He had intended to  take a holiday  in New York.
 I might  take a lesson  from you.
 I’ll take a look  at the website and let you know what I think. 
 Take a rest  from your hard work.
 Take a seat  while I get you something to drink.
 I take a step  into the center of the circle.
 We don’t have to  take advice from him.
 Take medicine when you get gripes.
 Her mental scars will  take time  to heal.
 Whatever you do, slow down and take your time.
 We came to say hello as we were passing through.
 Why should I say sorry  when it’s not my fault?
 Can I trust you to  keep a secret?
 My mother likes to keep control  of everything.
 Please,  keep quite  when I’m on the phone.
 We have to  keep scoring  the points in the fourth quarter.
 You must learn to  keep your balance  in skating.
 “You and me, today we’re going to break a record, ” he said.
 Luckily, a bush broke his fall.
 His son could  catch a ball  coming toward his left or right.
 I caught her eye  and smiled.
 See you again. Catch you later.
Nouns & Prepositions | Collocation Dictionary
How to use prepositions with nouns in English.
 Noun + OF | English Collocations List
List of useful noun & preposition collocations with OF.
 A cause of
 A photograph of
 Address of
 Advantage of
 Awareness of
 Disadvantage of
 Exhibition of
 Experience of
 Fear of
 Grasp of
 Habit of
 Knowledge of
 Love of
 Member of
 Memory of
 Method of
 Possibility of
 Problem of
 Process of
 Risk of
 Understanding of
 Cause of
 Example of
 Way of
 Relevance of
Noun + FOR | English Collocations List
List of common noun & preposition collocations with FOR.
 A check for (amount of money)
 Reason for
 Admiration for
 Advertisement for
 Approval for
 Arguments for
 Bid for
 Case for
 Credit for
 Cure for
 Demand for
 Desire for
 Fondness for
 Hatred for
 Love for
 Need for
 Preference for
 Recipe for
 Reputation for
 Respect for
 Responsibility for
 Room for
 Search for
 Talent for
 Thirst for
Noun + WITH | Collocations List
List of essential noun & preposition collocations with WITH.
 Arguments with
 Concern with
 Connection with
 Contact with
 Date with
 Dealings with
 Difficulty with
 Involvement with
 Link with
 Meeting with
 Quarrel with
 Relationship with
 Sympathy with
Noun + IN | English Collocations List
List of important noun & preposition collocations with IN.
 A decrease in
 A fall in
 A rise in
 An increase in
 Belief in
 Change in
 Course in
 Delay in
 Difference in
 Difficulty in
 Experience in
 Growth in
 Interest in
 Lesson in
 Participation in
 Place in
 Success in
Noun + ON | Collocations List
List of noun & preposition collocations with ON.

 Debate on
 Information on
 Hold on
 Agreement on
 Ban on
 Congratulations on
 Decision on
 Report on
Noun + AT | English Collocations List
List of noun & preposition collocations with AT.

 Age at
 Attempt at
 Point at
 Anger at
Noun + TO | Collocations List
List of common noun & preposition collocations with TO.
 Access to
 Addiction to
 Allusion to
 An attitude to
 An invitation to
 Approach to
 Change to
 Concern to
 Contribution to
 Damage to
 Dedication to
 Desire to
 Devotion to
 Invitation to
 Newcomer to
 Reaction to
 Reason to
 Reference to
 Relevance to
 Resistance to
 Response to
 Solution to
 Threat to
 Transition to
 Visit to
Noun + ABOUT | English Collocations List
List of noun & preposition collocations with ABOUT.

 Agreement about
 Anxiety about
 Concern about
 Confusion about
 Debate about
 Decision about
 Information about
 Story about
Noun + INTO | Collocations List
List of noun & preposition collocations with INTO.

 Inquiry into
 Investigation into
 Research into
 Translation into
Noun & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences
Noun and preposition collocation examples in sentences.

 The school has decided to adopt a different approach to  discipline.

 She was  concerned to  write about situations that everybody could identify
with.
 I really admire Sarah for her dedication to  her family.
 The invitation to  the reception at the embassy arrived the next day.
 The book is full of references to  growing up in India.
 We received an encouraging response to our advertisement.
 He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.
 Dave has close  connection with my family.
 I’ve got a dinner  date with  Tommy on Saturday.
 He spoke openly about his involvement with  the singer.
 Tony left after a  quarrel with  his wife.
 She received approval for  the proposal from the shareholders.
 At least give her credit for  trying.
 He felt nothing but hatred for  his attacker.
 I’m aware of John’s  reputation for being late.
 We went to see an exhibition of  Viking jewellery.
 His habit of smoking in restaurants caused many problems in California.
 He was the first to see the possibilities of the plan.
 He pleaded the  cause of  the local fishermen.
Adjectives and Prepositions | Collocation Dictionary
How to use prepositions after adjectives.
Adjective + WITH | Collocations List
 List of common adjective & preposition collocations with WITH.
 Acquainted with
 Angry with
 Annoyed with
 Associated with
 Blessed with
 Bored with
 Busy with
 Careless with
 Clever with
 Comfortable with
 Concerned with
 Connected with
 Content with
 Coordinated with
 Crowded with
 Delighted with
 Familiar with
 Disgusted with
 Fed up with
 Free with
 Friendly/unfriendly with
 Furious with
 Furnished with
 Generous with
 Gentle with
 Happy with
 Impressed with
 Cluttered with
 Lucky with
 Patient with
 Careful with
 Pleased with
 Popular with
 Satisfied with
 Wrong with
Adjective + OF | English Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with OF.
 Accused of
 Afraid of
 Ashamed of
 Aware of
 Capable of
 Certain of
 Clever of
 Conscious of
 Envious of
 Fond of
 Free of
 Frightened of
 Full of
 Generous of
 Guilty of
 Hopeful of
 In charge of
 In danger of
 In favor of
 Innocent of
 Jealous of
 Kind of
 Made of
 Nasty of
 Nervous of
 Nice of
 Proud of
 Rid of
 Scared of
 Selfish of
 Sensible of
 Sick of
 Silly of
 Stupid of
 Sure of
 Suspicious of
 Tired of
 True of
 Typical of
 Unkind of
Adjective + FOR | English Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with FOR.
 Eligible for
 Eager for
 Late for
 Mean for
 Qualified for
 Thankful for
 Concerned for
 Clever for
 Happy for
 True for
 Good for
 Free for
 Bad for
 Difficult for
 Grateful for
 Hard for
 Known for
 Notorious for
 Prepared for
 Ready for
 Renowned for
 Responsible for something
 Serious for
 Suitable for
 Thirsty for
 Famous for something
 Sorry for
Adjective + ABOUT | Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with ABOUT.
 Angry about
 Annoyed about
 Anxious about
 Careful about
 Careless about
 Certain about
 Concerned about
 Crazy about
 Curious about
 Depressed about
 Enthusiastic about
 Excited about
 Furious about
 Guilty about
 Happy about
 Hopeful about
 Mad about
 Nervous about
 Obsessed about
 Optimistic about
 Pessimistic about
 Puzzled about
 Sensitive about
 Serious about
 Sorry about
 Sure about
 Sympathetic about
 Terrible about
 Upset about
 Worried about
 Wrong about
Adjective + AT | English Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with AT.
 Amazed at
 Angry at
 Annoyed at
 Awful at
 Bad at
 Brilliant at
 Clever at
 Delighted at
 Disappointed at
 Excellent at
 Excited at
 Good at
 Hopeless at
 Mad at
 Presented at
 Skilled at
 Successful at
 Surprised at
 Terrible at
 Slow at
 Lucky at
Adjective + BY | Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with BY.
 Amazed by
 Delighted by
 Disturbed by
 Excited by
 Fascinated by
 Impressed by
 Inspired by
 Selfish by
 Shocked by
 Surprised by
Adjective + IN | Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with IN.
 Comfortable in
 Connected in
 Disappointed in
 Experienced in
 Interested in
 Polite/impolite in
 Present in
 Skilled in
 Slow in
 Successful in
 Talented in
Adjective + FROM | Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with FROM.

 Different from
 Safe from
 Rude from
 Free from
Adjective + TO | Collocations List
List of adjective & preposition collocations with TO.
 Happy to
 Delighted to
 Pleased to
 Concerned to
 Familiar to
 Proud to
 Kind to
 Rude to
 Scared to
 Free to
 Good to
 Nasty to
 Nice to
 Unkind to
 Accustomed to
 Addicted to
 Allergic to
 Anxious to
 Apposed to
 Attached to
 Beneficial to
 Cruel to
 Curious to
 Disappointed to
 Eager to
 Eligible to
 Exposed to
 Faithful to
 Grateful to
 Identical to
 Immune to
 Indifferent to
 Inferior to
 Keen to
 Late to
 Limited to
 Married to
 Mean to
 Polite/impolite to
 Qualified to
 Related to
 Relevant to
 Sad to
 Sensitive to
 Similar to
 Slow to
 Superior to
 Sympathetic to
 Thankful to
 Unreasonable to
 Wrong to
Adjective & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences
Adjective and preposition collocation examples in sentences.

 The drought has made farmers  anxious about  the harvest.

 He was quite  certain about  his attacker’s identity.
 They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs.
 He’s  brilliant at football.
 They are  excellent at  planning fun parties.
 Please don’t be mad at  me!
 Dustin is  terrible at  texting.
 He’s got no manners – he’s rude to everyone.
 It’s  good to see you again.
 She had grown accustomed to  his long absences.
 I’ve never seen two people so attached to  each other.
 Everyone in the class seemed  eager to learn.
 Her dress is almost  identical to mine.
 It’s too  late to  start complaining now.
 How are you related to  him? Is he your cousin?
 It was generous of him to offer to pay for us both.
 You are in danger of  being robbed.
 A crane is a  kind of  bird with very long legs and neck.
 It was nice of you to give me a present
 I’m sick of the way you’ve treated me.
 I’m sick and tired of all the arguments.
 It was unkind of you to take his toy away.
 The kids are busy with  their homework.
 My mother is very clever with her hands.
 The airport is crowded with  stranded travelers.
 He’s  fed up with his job. He wants to quit.
 She was very  gentle with the children.
Verbs + Prepositions | Collocation Dictionary
List of prepositions with verbs in English.
Verb + FOR | Collocations List
List of common verb & preposition collocations with FOR.
 Account for
 Admire for
 Allow for
 Apologize for
 Ask for
 Be for
 Blame for
 Care for
 Charge for
 Congratulate for
 Count for
 Earmark for
 Excuse for
 Forgive for
 Keep for
 Pay for
 Pray for
 Prepare for
 Scold for
 Search for
 Substitute for
 Thank for
 Vote for
 Vouch for
 Wait for
 Wish for
 Work for
Verb + TO | English Collocations List
List of common verb & preposition collocations with TO.
 Add to
 Admit to
 Answer to
 Apologize to
 Appeal to
 Apply oneself to
 Ask to
 Attend to
 Attribute to
 Be resigned to
 Belong to
 Commit to
 Complain to
 Confess to
 Consent to
 Contribute to
 Devote to
 Explain to
 Happen to
 Introduce to
 Invite to
 Lend to
 Listen to
 Look forward to
 Matter to
 Object to
 Pray to
 Prefer to
 React to
 Refer to
 Resort to
 Respond to
 See to
 Speak to
 Subject to
 Subscribe to
 Talk to
 Travel to
 Compare to
Verb + ON | Collocations List

List of common verb & preposition collocations with ON.

 Agree on
 Base on
 Be on
 Blame on
 Comment on
 Concentrate on
 Congratulate on
 Count on
 Depend on
 Elaborate on
 Impose on
 Insist on
 Play on
 Pride on
 Rely on
 Work on
Verb + ABOUT | Collocations List
List of common verb & preposition collocations with ABOUT.
 Ask about
 Concern about
 Argue about
 Be about
 Boast about
 Care about
 Decide about
 Dream about
 Forget about
 Know about
 Laugh about
 Protest about
 Think about
 Worry about
Verb + WITH | English Collocations List
List of essential verb & preposition collocations with WITH.
 Acquaint with
 Agree with
 Associate with
 Charge with
 Clutter with
 Coincide with
 Collide with
 Compare with
 Comply with
 Confront with
 Confuse with
 Cover with
 Cram with
 Deal with
 Discuss with
 Help with
 Ingratiate oneself with
 Meet with
 Pack with
 Plead with
 Provide with
 Speak with
 Talk with
 Tamper with
 Trust with
Verb + FROM | Collocations List
List of useful verb & preposition collocations with FROM.
 Bar from
 Benefit from
 Borrow from
 Derive from
 Deter from
 Differ from
 Distinguish from
 Distract from
 Choose from
 Come from
 Escape from
 Exempt from
 Expel from
 Emerge from
 Expect from
 Forbid from
 Graduate from
 Hear from
 Hide from
 Prevent from
 Prohibit from
 Protect from
 Recover from
 Refrain from
 Rescue from
 Resign from
 Rest from
 Result from
 Save from
 Separate from
 Stem from
 Stop from
 Subtract from
 Suffer from
Verb + IN | Collocations List
List of useful verb & preposition collocations with IN.
 Arrive in
 Absorb in
 Be engrossed in
 Believe in
 Confide in
 Implicate in
 Involve in
 Participate in
 Result in
 Specialize in
 Succeed in
 Trust in
Verb + OF | English Collocations List
List of verb & preposition collocations with OF.

 Accuse of
 Approve of
 Consist of
 Convict of
 Get rid of
 Remind of
 Suspect of
 Take advantage of
 Take care of
Verb + AT | Collocations List
List of verb & preposition collocations with AT.

 Work at
 Arrive at
 Glance at
 Guess at
 Hint at
 Marvel at
 Smile at
 Stare at
Verb & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences
Verb and preposition collocation examples in sentences.

 We depend on  our customers’ suggestions.

 I like to pride  myself  on my ability to concentrate.
 She had to  apologized to the whole family.
 Professor Samson attributes  this painting to  Leonardo.
 She committed  herself to  finding a new job.
 Please  contribute to  the fund for the needy.
 Something awful happened to  your car.
 She listens to the radio in the car.
 I object to  your opinion.
 He reacted  poorly  to the news.
 He doesn’t care for playing golf.
 I can’t excuse  myself  for  not doing it.
 Let me  pay for  Tom.
 A hotel room is being prepared for them.
 She said goodbye and thanked us  for  coming.
 She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better.
 My birthday  coincides with a national holiday.
 He complies with  each and every order.
 My closed is  crammed with  dirty clothes!
 The congressman met with strong opposition to his plan.
 It was hard to  distinguish one twin from the other.
 The swimmer  emerged from  the lake.
 I got a letter today. I finally heard from  him.
 I hope that this will  result in  the police finding your car.
 Can I trust in  the figures in this report?

Adverb + Adjective | Collocation

We use words like very, really  and extremely to make adjectives stronger:

It's a very interesting story. / Everyone was very excited.
It's a really interesting story. / Everyone was extremely excited.
We call these words intensifiers. Other intensifiers are:

amazingly particularl
exceptionall y
y remarkably
incredibly unusually

We also use enough to say more about an adjective, but enough comes after its adjective:

If you are seventeen, you are  old  enough to drive a car.
I can't wear those shoes. They're not big enough.

Intensifiers with strong adjectives. Strong adjectives are words like:

very big Enormous, huge

very small Tiny

very clever Brilliant

 very bad awful, terrible, disgusting, dreadful 

very sure Certain

very good excellent, perfect, ideal, wonderful, splendid

very tasty Delicious

We do not normally use very with these adjectives. We do not say something is very

enormous or someone is very brilliant. 

With strong adjectives, we normally use intensifiers like:

really
absolutely
quite
completely
totall
exceptionall
y
y
utterl
particularly
y

The film was absolutely awful. / He was an exceptionally brilliant child.

The food smelled  really disgusting. / Your advice was invaluable – absolutely invaluable!
I was simply amazed when she said that she was going to marry Henry.
It was  perfectly clear that she was serious and I was totally powerless to stop her.
I felt that she was completely wrong to even think about it and I am utterly exhausted by it all.

 I strongly disagree. / It's extremely hot in Africa.

 You play soccer very well. / Do you really mean it.
 It's fairly interesting. / It's quite calm here.
 He's pretty intelligent. / These students are rather noisy.
 I so wanted to buy the dress. / She writes poems too often.
 It's absolutely amazing. / I am a little angry with her. / This is wicked awesome.
too hot
completely hot
remarkably hot
unusually hot
incredibly hot
extremely hot
really hot
very hot
quite/rather/fairly warm
a little warm
a bit warm
not very warm

Intensifiers with particular adjectives

Some intensifiers go with particular adjectives depending on the meaning of the adjective:
I'm afraid your wife is dangerously ill. / The engine was dangerously hot.
The car was seriously damaged. / Fortunately none of the passengers was seriously hurt.
Some intensifiers go with particular adjectives. For example, we use the intensifier highly with
the adjectives successful, intelligent, likely and unlikely:
He was highly intelligent. / She’s a  highly successful businesswoman.
but we do NOT say:
We had a highly tasty  meal. / That is a highly good idea.
We use the intensifier bitterly with the adjectives disappointed, unhappy and cold:
I was bitterly unhappy at school. / We were bitterly disappointed to lose the match.
It can get bitterly cold in winter.
You need to use your dictionary to find which nouns these intensifiers go with.
We use these words and phrases as intensifiers with comparative adjectives:

much a great
far deal
a lot a good deal
quite a a good bit
lot a fair bit

He is  much older  than me. / New York is  a lot bigger than Boston.
We use much and far as intensifiers with comparative adjectives in front of a noun:
France is a much bigger country than Britain. / He is a far better player than Ronaldo.
We use these words as intensifiers with superlative adjectives: easily, by far, much:
The blue whale is easily the biggest animal in the world. / This car was by far the most
expensive.
We use some adjectives as intensifiers with nouns:

absolute perfec
complet t
e real
total utter

We say:
He's a complete idiot. / They were talking utter nonsense.
but we do NOT say:
The  idiot was complete. / The nonsense they were talking was utter.

Other examples:

 “The soup was very hot, so he put it down.”

 “The park in the middle of the city was amazingly beautiful.”
 “You were completely sure that you had done the assignment correctly.”
  “Sunlight in spring feels incredibly uplifting after a long, cold winter.”
 “Everyone was really excited to go to the beach and go swimming in the ocean.”
 “They were all remarkably moved by the movie they saw in the theatre.”
 “This table was crafted really beautifully.”
 “The eagle flew over the fairly large canyon before it swooped to the ground for a
landing.”
 “After eating dinner, everyone in the room was a little bit full.”
 “When Sarah stepped outside, she noticed that the weather seemed just a bit chilly.”
 “All the players on the soccer team were slightly nervous before stepping out onto the
field for the big game.”
 “The woman sang pretty well, but it was clear she was not a professional.”
 “The dog was rather tired, so he took a very long nap in his favorite spot.”
 “The spring flowers looked incredibly gorgeous in the fairly strong sunlight.”
 “Timothy was claiming that everything he was saying was completely true, but it still
seemed just a little bit suspicious.”
 “The book was really entertaining; however, she thought the ending was a bit sad.”

 Absolutely/utterly(quite, really) alone / amazed / convinced / devastated / fantastic /

furious
 Absolutely/utterly(quite, really) impossible / miserable / ridiculous / stupid / wrong /
necessary
 Absolute agony / despair
 Actively involved
 Badly hurt
 Barely able (to do something)
 Blissfully unaware / ignorant
 Bitterly cold / complain / criticize / disappointed / regret / resent
 Completely amazed / different
 Dead tired
 Deeply affected / ashamed / care / committed / concerned / hurt / moved / offended /
regret / rooted
 Drop-dead gorgeous
 Fiercely competitive
 Fully aware
 Happily married
 Highly controversial / effective / probable / profitable / recommended / successful /
unlikely / unusual / competitive
 Painfully shy / slow
 Perfectly normal
 Pretty good
 Quite confident / good / right / sure
 Readily available
 Reasonably happy / well
 Ridiculously cheap / easy / long / small
 Scared stiff
 Strongly argue / believe / deny / dislike / object / recommend / suggest / support
 Very, extremely, incredibly, terribly, awfully, fairly, a bit(+ quite, really)+
weak/good/surprised/angry
 In complete agreement / utter catastrophe/loathing
 False impression / fair deal / fatal mistake / blind obedience / common knowledge
 Early days / easy money / empty promises, words / honest mistake / immediate
action/family
 High/low standards / expectations / esteem / pressure / quality / speed / price / cost
 Joint effort / nasty habit / negative attitude / net profit/worth (avere, valoare neta)
 major problem / occupational hazard / odd number/socks / opening hours / overall effect
 personal belongings / poor eyesight / popular belief / quick fix / reasonable explanation
 rich sauce/cake / rough estimate/idea / round number / runny nose / clogged ears / zero
tolerance
 safe distance / severe shortage/weather / speedy recovery / stiff competition / tight
grip/schedule
 strong accent/smell/taste/influence / total madness/extasy/ ulterior motive / unfair
dismissal
 vague idea / valid/weak point / valuable contribution / visiting hours / welcome change
 act naturally / become increasingly nervous / come along nicely / fail miserably/ go
smoothly
 rely heavily on / running late / sleep soundly / speak softly/clearly / stare blankly / travel
overseas / wave frantically
You might think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so.

The house was nowhere near the sea. /She's nowhere near as clever as her sister.

Other collocations
Do you know any nice bed – and – breakfasts in the area.
Engineers are inspecting the find with caution in case of booby traps.
John has suffered budget cuts throughout his six-year tenure (angajare).
You cannot cut a  budget deficit simply by raising taxes.
We cannot afford to have anyone operating in a comfort zone.
Education has been a core value since the dawn of the nation.
Consumer finance companies  benefited from fat profit margins (marja de profit).
He decreased the hours of work and increased salaries and fringe benefits. (bonus)
We interviewed the head teacher of the local school.
Our telephone lines are open during normal office hours.
We can see there is a whole lot of room for improvement.
It is the  root cause of divisions and conflict in our country.
They have a good  sense of direction to enable them to return.
That familiar yet annoying pang (spasm) of disappointment took its place. / She was filled with
a pang/wave of nostalgia. / Gabriel felt a pang  of guilt/worry/envy/regret/yearning. /
The  pang of worry that hit her was so sharp, she gasped. / As tired as Dean was, he still felt
a  pang of curiosity. / A  pang of guilt engulfed/shot through him / A pang of immorality reared
its ugly head.
He got a sense of pride and accomplishment.
She felt a sudden surge of anger/excitement.
His misbehavior in class put him in the principal’s crosshairs. /
The  CEO has been in the cross hairs of politicians and  businesspeople alike for his recent co
mments on immigration.

BUSINESS COLLOCATIONS
He said he decided almost immediately after the hijacking to break off negotiations.
This is what happens when you dismiss an offer.
The basis upon which you draw a conclusion is subject to incredible impeachment. (punere sub
acuzare)
He is accused of failing to notify authorities of plans to lay off staff.
He declined to give sales figures.
We’re not taking on any new staff  at the moment.
I left dead on time at 11.50pm. / He worked from dawn till dusk.