246 High Scoring Collocations for IELTS Speaking Part 2

1. technical problem: a problem involving the way a machine or system works

2. be a big deal: to be a thing considered important.
3. jealousy: the state or feeling of being jealous.
4. centre of attention: a person or thing that excites everyone’s interest or concern
5. flat broke: be completely out of money
6. throw a party: hold/ organise a party
7. give a farewell party: throw a party for someone who is leaving a job, city, etc
8. wolf something down: eat something very rapidly and in very large pieces
9. scrumptious: delicious
10. to come of age: to reach the age when you are legally considered to be an adult.
11. attach importance to: believe that something is important
12. take pride in: To take satisfaction in, be proud of, or highly value something one owns, has done,
or is renowned for
13. end up: to reach a particular place or achieve a situation after other activities
14. on second thoughts: Having reconsidered or revised one’s opinion of something
15. be taken by surprise: to be shocked or startled by someone or something
16. be taken aback: to be shocked or startled by someone or something
17. make one’s way to somewhere: walk or travel to somewhere
18. turn out: to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one
19. a sense of accomplishment: a proud feeling of having done something difficult and worthwhile
20. for a while: for some time
21. fresh in one’s memory: remember clearly
22. pull all-nighters: to be awake all night long, especially to study or to complete something
23. on edge: nervous or worried
24. in hindsight: looking backward, reflecting on the past
25. To get the most out of something: to achieve the greatest output of work, effort, production, etc.,
out of someone or something
26. While-collar workers: people who work in offices, doing work that needs mental rather than
physical effort
27. Adjacent to: next to or adjoining something else
28. To boil with rage: To express or feel an intensive anger
29. take up: start doing something
30. to be up to my ears in: extremely busy
31. have a crack at something: attempt to do something
32. sedentary lifestyle: spend a lot of time sitting down
33. get lean: have very little or no fat
34. Laze around: to spend a period of time being lazy
35. Catch up on: learn about something that one missed
36. Binge-watch: to watch several episodes of a television series or programme
37. Shut oneself off: isolate oneself from other people.
38. like the white on rice: close as anything can be
39. inseparable: very close
40. buried in work: very busy with work
41. confide in: to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust
42. cross-eyed drunk: alcohol intoxicated.
43. to roam: to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do
44. in the middle of nowhere: in a place that is remote and isolated
45. shrill scream: a high pitched scream that can really hurt your ears if you’re too close
46. life-changing: having an effect that is strong enough to change someone’s life
47. real-estate agent: a person who sells and rents out buildings and land for clients
48. to make progress: to move forward in one’s work or activity
49. lucrative: producing a great deal of profit
50. arduous: involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
51. ground rule: a basic principle
52. retrospect: a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time
53. to make the right move: to have a right decision
54. role model: a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated
55. to look up to sb: to admire and respect someone
56. to take different paths: to make different decisions
57. to be highly capable: to perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced levels
when compared with others
58. to be diametrical to sb/st: to be completely different to sth/sb
59. approachable: easy to talk with; friendly
60. further education: formal education beyond school other than at a university or polytechnic
61. citywide: including or occurring in all parts of a city
62. bump into: to meet by chance
63. crack someone up: to make someone laugh
64. be in awe: fearful and respectful of someone or something
65. Genre: a particular style in arts
66. Hotspot: a popular and exciting place
67. Dance the night away: to spend the whole night dancing
68. Sing one’s heart out: To sing with great enthusiasm
69. Improvise a tune: to perform without preparation.
70. Vividly remember: remember something accurately
71. coincidental: happening by chance, not planned
72. go – to place: the best place to come
73. caught one’s eye: attract one’s attention
74. warm ambience: warm atmosphere
75. a hideaway: a place you can go to hide or to be alone
76. run away: escape from somebody/ a place
77. the hustle and bustle: noisy activity of a lot of people in one place
78. retain their clients: keep their customers
79. in the long run: a long period in the future
80. Adaptation: the transfer of a written work to a film
81. Hit the big screen: to be shown at the cinema
82. Exceeded my expectations: to be better that expected
83. Cry one’s eyes out: cry a lot.
84. be overwhelmed by something: to get so much of something that it becomes a problem
85. to live in solitude: to live all alone
86. much less: not to mention
87. heartfelt gratitude: sincere readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
88. back in the day: in the past
89. take one’s eyes off: to cease looking at something or someone
90. now and then: sometimes
91. make my dream come true: make a wish or a dream become a reality.
92. Dormitory: a building for college students to live in
93. A music festival: a community event oriented towards live performances of singing and
instrument playing
94. Swarming with: to be full of something
95. Stuffy atmosphere: an unpleasantly warm atmosphere without enough fresh air
96. Elaborate on the story: Explain in greater detail.
97. Burst into laughter: A spontaneous and sudden fit of laughter.
98. To be all the rage: to be very popular or fashionable.
99. To be caught up in all this hype: to be involved in a discussion on TV, radio, etc. (disapproving)
100. To show somebody the ropes: To show somebody how something is done.
101. Easier said than done: to be much more difficult to do than to talk about.
102. Misshapen beyond recognition: with a shape that cannot be recognized.
103. In retrospect: Thinking about a past situation
104. An expat: a person living outside their own country
105. A blackout: a period when there is no light as a result of an electrical power failure
106. The cultural differences: the differences between 2 cultures
107. The language barrier: the difficulties in communication experienced by people or groups speaking
different languages
108. Adore: love someone very much
109. Glorious time: A time of greatness and prosperity.
110. Legends and myths: Traditional stories, usually historical and unauthenticated (possibly not true).
111. Cultural practice: an action committed by people of a particular culture, tradition or nationality.
112. To be tied up in something: to be occupied by something/too busy doing something
113. To pass the exam with flying colors: successfully pass the exam
114. Ease my mind: to relax
115. Well-trodden area: an area with a lot of people traveling
116. Budget friendly: affordable
117. Cost an arm and a leg: very expensive
118. Make a killing: make a lot of money quickly
119. suffer from: be badly affected by
120. excessive: greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate
121. tolerable: moderate, acceptable
122. in full blossom: with the flowers fully open
123. morning chorus: early morning bird songs
124. pilgrimage: a journey to a holy place for religious reasons
125. in the prime of: in the best, most successful, most productive stage
126. susceptible: very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected
127. dictate: decide, determine
128. hassle: irritating inconvenience
129. emphasize: give special importance to
130. voluntary: done willingly
131. turbulent: full of sudden change and confusion
132. dedicated to: working hard at
133. compassionate: feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering
134. be committed to: willing to work hard and give your time and energy to
135. senior citizen: the aged
136. nursing home: a public or private residential facility providing a high level of long-term personal
or nursing care for the elderly
137. rapport: a friendly relationship
138. achievement: a thing that somebody has done successfully
139. To compose: to write music
140. An expat: a person living outside their own country
141. To portray: to describe something or somebody
142. To be hooked: to enjoy something very much
143. To reflect on: to think carefully and deeply about something
144. To be irritated: to be annoyed
145. If my memory serves me right: If I remember correctly.
146. Tolerant: to be able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it
147. Calm my anger down: to make me become less angry and more relaxed
148. Charismatic: To have the powerful quality to attract and impress other people
149. Cool-headed: calm
150. To weigh up the pros and cons: to consider both advantages and disadvantages
151. To jump to a conclusion: to make a decision too quickly
152. In the trade: To be working in a particular business
153. To be taken aback: To be surprised by something
154. An embodiment of adventure and courage: A person or thing that represents adventure and
courage
155. The most unlikely places: Places that no one would want to visit
156. In awe of: To admire somebody
157. Idolize: Admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
158. Renowned: Known or talked about by many people; famous.
159. A great inspiration: Someone that people aspire to be and are motivated by.
160. Live a miserable life: to have a very unhappy and uncomfortable life
161. A forced marriage: a marriage where the husband and wife are forced to get married
162. Encounter difficulties and pains: to experience difficulties
163. To the best of my recollection: if I remember correctly
164. An influential person: a person who has a lot of influence on other people
165. A torrential rain: the rain falling in large amounts
166. The worst- case scenario: the most unpleasant that could happen in a situation
167. Be as wet as a drowned rat: to be very wet, especially because you have been in heavy rain
168. Rear-view mirror: a mirror in which a driver can see the traffic behind
169. Skeptical: having doubts that something will happen
170. Humanity: the quality of being kind to people
171. To chill out: to relax
172. Nerve-racking: making you feel very nervous and worried
173. High-end products: products that are expensive and of high quality
174. To relieve everyday stress: to reduce everyday stress
175. To ease my mind: to make myself less worried
176. metropolitan: connected with a large or capital city
177. settle down: start to have a quieter way of life
178. co-existence: the state of being together in the same place at the same time
179. shrine: a place where people come to worship
180. showcase: present
181. a short stroll from: not far from
182. flicker: keep going on and off as it shines or burns
183. hectic: full of activity
184. irresistible: cannot be stopped or resisted
185. since time immemorial: for a very long time
186. majestic: impressive
187. agriculture: the cultivation and breeding of animals and plants
188. mighty: very strong and powerful
189. discerning: able to judge the good quality of something
190. bucket list: a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish
during their lifetime
191. criss-cross: mark with intersecting lines
192. gem: a person, place or thing that is especially good
193. To take a stroll: to take a slow relaxed walk
194. To kick off: to start something
195. Mental wellness: the state of being mentally healthy
196. If my memory serves me right: if I remember correctly
197. To put my feet up: to sit down and relax
198. socialize: to meet and spend time with people in a friendly way
199. oasis: an area in the desert where there is water and where plants grow
200. roller coaster: a track at a fairground that goes up and down very steep slopes and that people ride
on in a small train for fun and excitement
201. eagerly: in a way that shows great interest and excitement
202. crumble: break something into very small pieces
203. abandon: leave somebody with no intention of returning
204. for ages: for a long time
205. terror: extreme fear
206. amidst: among
207. shabby: in poor condition
208. greenery: green leaves and plants
209. invisible: cannot be seen
210. pierce: go through
211. Stamina: the physical or mental strength that enables you to do something difficult for long
periods of time
212. To unwind: to relax
213. To be engrossed in reading: to give all your attention to reading
214. To be knee-high to a grasshopper: very young and small
215. An intriguing title: a very interesting title
216. To read it from cover to cover: To read everything in it
217. sentimental item: the object whose value derives from personal or emotional associations rather
than material worth
218. stuffed animal: a toy with an outer fabric sewn from a textile and then stuffed with a flexible
material
219. long for: want very much
220. identical: exactly the same
221. character: a person or an animal in a book, play or film/movie
222. creature: a living thing
223. characterize: be typical of
224. incredibly: in a way that is very difficult to believe
225. Technophile: very interested or obsessed with technology.
226. Multifunctional: does many different things.
227. Pocket-sized: small enough to fit in your pocket.
228. Over dependent: too dependent on something; cannot work or live without it.
229. Bestie: a best friend
230. To catch sight of: to suddenly notice
231. Gruesome: very unpleasant and filling you with horror, usually because it is connected with death
or injury
232. Torture: the act of causing somebody severe pain in order to punish them or make them say or do
something
233. Splitting headache: a very bad headache
234. Inhumanity: cruel behaviour or treatment
235. Sequel: a movie that continues the story of an earlier one
236. Commercial break: an interruption in a radio or television program for the broadcasting of
advertisements
237. Doodle: a line, shape, etc. that you have drawn when you are bored or thinking about something
else
238. Stain: a dirty mark on something, that is difficult to remove
239. Mischievous: enjoying playing tricks and annoying people
240. Brand awareness: the extent to which consumers are familiar with the distinctive qualities or
image of a particular brand of goods or services.
241. Endeavor: an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult
242. Blissful: extreme happiness
243. Tender loving care: considerate and kindly care
244. Debut: The first public appearance of something
245. Give somebody a good laugh: Make someone laugh in excitement
246. A sea of knowledge: a lot of knowledge