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162 English Collocations in Use Advanced

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abandon ~ an attempt 52 ~ a policy 52abide by a decision 11ability demonstrate an ~ 17 proven ~ 17abject ~ apology 22 ~ failure 4 ~ misery 4 ~ povery 4 ~ terror 4abortive attempt 56abrasive manner 45absolutely ~ delighted 8, 57 ~ essential 30 ~ furious 59 ~ vital 31 ~ wonderful 8 have ~ no idea 6utterly absurd 8abuse trust 40academic year 17accent broad ~ 2, 47 trace of an ~ 47remote access your email 36highest accolade 42accomplished actor 29account detailed ~ 22 exhaustive ~ 18 give an ~ of 10 open a current ~ 33accumulate experience 44amazing degree of accuracy 48sense of achievement 60achievements belittle someone’s ~ 43 celebrate the ~ 42acquaintance casual ~ 40 make someone’s ~ 9acquire ~ knowledge 17 ~ a taste for 27get a message across 10

act ~ your age 45 ~ as a go-between 21 ~ as a referee 44act on ~ a suggestion 28 ~ a tip off 11take industrial action 13fl urry of activity 54accomplished actor 29fi nancial acumen 44adapt to changing circumstances 51address noun jot down an ~ 11address verb ~ an issue 35 ~ a problem 49adhere ~ to beliefs 11 ~ to ideals 11 ~ to a philosophy 11 ~ to principles 1, 11 ~ to standards 30adjourn ~ a meeting 2 ~ a trial 38admiration express ~ 60 profound ~ 60admit defeat 59adopt a method 48surge of adrenalin 60advanced ~ computer skills 44 ~ knowledge 44advantage key ~ 25 work to someone’s ~ 60advantages outweigh the disadvantages 55adventure sense of ~ 26 thirst for ~ 26 adverse ~ reaction 37 ~ weather conditions 49advice follow ~ 56 ignore someone’s ~ 56 offer ~ 56

affect the bottom line 15affordable housing 35keep afl oat 33after careful consideration 28against ~ your better judgement 14 make a stand ~ 9 take a fi rm stance ~ 22age act your ~ 45 feel your ~ 41 look your ~ 45age-old tradition 23mental agility 17agreed credit limit 33agreement arrive at an ~ 30 in broad ~ 2 broker an ~ 21 enter into an ~ 21 prenuptial ~ 42 reach ~ 21, 30state an aim 10air a grievance 22low-cost airline 26set off a fi re alarm 52alight from a bus 1all deny ~ knowledge 38 open ~ hours 32 with ~ due respect 58all-star cast 29allay fears 52allocate ~ part of a budget 15 ~ resources 34alternative adjective ~ energy source 31alternative noun be left with little ~ 59 come up with an ~ 11 feasible ~ 48amazing ~ chain of events 29 ~ degree of accuracy 48ambition lifelong ~ 60 realise your ~ 42amount inordinate ~ 50 large ~ 50

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signifi cant ~ (of) 50 small ~ 50 substantial ~ (of) 50ample room 46source of amusement 5critical analysis 18pent-up anger 45announce record profi ts 15annual tradition 23give a straight answer 58anti-ageing properties 24eager anticipation 28antisocial behaviour 35apology abject ~ 22 give a full ~ 58 make an ~ 9appear in court 38put in an appearance 19work up an appetite 11put in an application 30greatly appreciate 8step-by-step approach 48approve a plan 30arduous journey 26run-down area 35argument be drawn into an ~ 20 lose an ~ 20 other side of the ~ 55 thrust of an ~ 18 win an ~ 20arises diffi culty ~ 49 dispute ~ 21 opportunity ~ 3 problem ~ 49disband an army 39rumour fl ies around 20arouse someone’s interest 1make arrangements 9arrive at ~ an agreement 30 ~ a conclusion 28thoroughly ashamed 8ask for an extension 6aspects of the job 12cast aspersions 4assess something’s value 5carry out a risk assessment 30immense asset 48assignments hand in ~ 6 submit ~ 6

give repeated assurances 58astronomical fees 50atmosphere convivial ~ 19 create an ~ 9, 29 evoke an ~ 29 poison the ~ 43 soak up ~ 11attack come under ~ 40 massive heart ~ 37 unprovoked ~ 39spate of attacks 3attempt abandon an ~ 52 abortive ~ 56 make an ~ 9attend ~ a formal function 19 ~ school 17attention hold someone’s ~ 29 undivided ~ 41 ~ wanders 17have an attitude problem 43stunningly attractive 3auburn hair 2authority exercise ~ 30 leading ~ 17 in a position of ~ 30automatic car 25broad avenue 2awaken your interest 29award noun present an ~ 42award verb ~ damages 38be awarded a penalty 27become aware 14totally awesome 6tribe of baboons 54baby have a ~ 41 newborn ~ 41back adverb ~ in fashion 24 bring ~ memories 46 go ~ on a promise 58 pay ~ a loan 33 push ~ the frontiers 36 tradition dates ~ to 23 traffi c tails ~ 25

back noun ~ of beyond 32 be glad to see the ~ of 57back up conclusions 18bad ~ language 20 create a ~ impression 9 on ~ terms 40take something badly 49balance noun keep your ~ 27 strike a ~ (between) 55balance verb ~ the books 15banish wrinkles 24online banking 36barbecue have a ~ 19 organise a ~ 19barrage ~ of insults 3 ~ of questions 3loosely based on 8basic principle 48win the battle 5be ~ awarded a penalty 27 ~ drawn into an argument 20 ~ given leave 22 ~ given a sentence 38 ~ given a yellow card 27 ~ glad to see the back of 57 ~ on the go 57 ~ joined in matrimony 23 ~ left with little alternative 59 ~ open to offers 12 ~ the only option open to

someone 28 ~ in poor health 37 ~ prospects for 13 ~ in for a shock 59 ~ up for 57 ~ worth a try 56bear ~ left 25 ~ little resemblance to 55 ~ in mind 14 ~ a striking resemblance to 55 ~ the suspense 29 ~ the thought of 57 not ~ comparison with 55off the beaten track 26







become ~ aware 14 ~ a habit 41bed of rice 54swarm of bees 54behaviour antisocial ~ 35 disorderly ~ 22 good ~ 38 unacceptable ~ 45put the past behind you 3widespread belief 14adhere to beliefs 11belittle someone’s achievements 43claim benefi ts 35give it your best shot 56betray someone’s trust 43, 58against your better judgement 14between draw a comparison ~ 55 put some distance ~ 40 strike a balance (~) 55beyond ~ reasonable doubt 38 back of ~ 32 change ~ recognition 51highest bidder 42bill foot the ~ 7 run up a ~ 1, 33fl ock of birds 54come as a bit of a shock 57bitter enemy 39black economy 34blame ~ rests with 43 shoulder the ~ 7blank expression 45blatantly obvious 8play a blinder 27wedded bliss 23blissfully happy 1lift a blockade 39blond hair 1severe blow 49take a boat 5bold experiment 29bombard someone with questions 20bone idle 43heavy book 7balance the books 15booming voice 47

boost ~ your confi dence 45 ~ sales 15 ~ spirits 26 ~ profi ts 15bored rigid 32borrow heavily 33bottle up your feelings 59affect the bottom line 15boundless energy 45bow to pressure 21drop of brandy 54spoilt brat 41breach noun in ~ of the law 30breach verb ~ a contract 58hunk of bread 54break noun ~ with tradition 23break verb ~ the cycle 35 ~ diplomatic relations 52 ~ through the defence 27 ~ the journey 26 ~ news 10 ~ a promise 58 ~ into a run 52 ~ into song 52 ~ a task down 48law and orderbreak down 35dawn breaks 52relationship breaks down 40trouble breaks out 21mutter under your breath 47breed resentment 53bridge the gap 55bright idea 57bring ~ to a close 52 ~ to a halt 52 ~ to justice 38 ~ stability 39bring back memories 46bring up the subject 20broach the subject 20broad ~ accent 2, 47 ~ avenue 2 ~ generalisation 20 ~ hint 2 ~ range 2 ~ shoulders 2 ~ smile 2 in ~ agreement 2

broker an agreement 21brutally honest 57bubbly personality 45budget ~ doesn’t stretch to 26 allocate part of a ~ 15build on the success 34build up ~ your strength 37 ~ resistance 37derelict building 32builds up traffi c ~ 25 suspense ~ 29bumper crop 50heavy burden 7faceless bureaucrats 30burst noun ~ of energy 60burst verb ~ into laughter 11 ~ into song 3 ~ into tears 11bursting with energy 45get off the bus 1business generate ~ 15 make sound ~ sense 15 state your ~ 10 talk ~ 10bustling centre 32knob of butter 54bygone era 46make calculations 9call ~ for a ceasefi re 39 ~ for a celebration 19 ~ an election 21 ~ a halt to 52call in ~ a loan 33 ~ the receivers 15call off ~ a match 52 ~ a search 21, 52can’t face the thought of 57car automatic ~ 25 hybrid ~ 31 manual ~ 25 right-hand-drive ~ 25carbon offset ~ emissions 31 reduce your ~ footprint 31







card be given a yellow ~ 27 swipe a ~ 36after careful consideration 28carry a risk 49carry on a conversation 20carry out ~ a risk assessment 30 ~ a survey 16carve a niche for yourself 12case dismiss a ~ 38 make the ~ for 18 overstate a ~ 20 put the ~ for 18cast noun all-star ~ 29 star-studded ~ 29cast verb ~ aspersions 4 ~ light on a situation 7 ~ in the role of 29casual acquaintance 40suffer casualties 39environmental catastrophe 31catastrophic results 49herd of cattle 54caught in the crossfi re 39cause establish a ~ 53 primary ~ 53 root ~ 53 not ~ someone any trouble 57cautiously optimistic 60release a CD 29ceasefi re ~ comes into effect 39 call for a ~ 39celebrate the achievements 42festival celebrates 23call for a celebration 19impose censorship 21bustling centre 32amazing chain of events 29chair a committee 15challenge face the ~ 5 relish a ~ 49 take up a ~ 27 tough ~ 5meet the challenges 44chance fat ~ 7 have (got) the ~ 5 jump at the ~ 27

pass up a ~ 3 precious little ~ 27 slim ~ 7change noun ~ comes about 51 ~ takes place 51 dramatic ~ 51 force for ~ 35 fundamental ~ 51 have a ~ of heart 12 implement a ~ 51 irreversible climate ~ 31 it would make a ~ 51 radical ~ 51 slight ~ of plan 28 sweeping ~ 51change verb ~ dramatically 51 ~ fundamentally 51 ~ gear 25 ~ imperceptibly 51 ~ radically 51 ~ beyond recognition 51 ~ the subject 20 ~ your ways 31changed ~ man 51 ~ woman 51make changes 51adapt to changing circumstances 51channel of communication 58switch channels 36display characteristics 45reject a charge 58trumped-up charges 38charm rustic ~ 32 have a special ~ 26heart-to-heart chat 40idle chatter 20cheap source 5child prodigy 41childhood friends 40gifted children 17wide choice 50manageable chunk 48sprinkling of cinnamon 54circle of friends 40circumstances adapt to changing ~ 51 extenuating ~ 38 mitigating ~ 2, 38inner city 32claim noun fraudulent ~ 33

claim verb ~ benefi ts 35clap of thunder 47clarify a position 22touch of class 54spotlessly clean 8clear adjective ~ distinction 55 set yourself ~ objectives 15clear verb ~ a debt 33 ~ your desk 13clear up confusion 52climate current economic ~ 34 irreversible ~ change 31clinically proven 24close adjective ~ confi dant 40 ~ friend 40 sources ~ to 42close noun bring to a ~ 52close off a street 52cloud your judgement 43clove of garlic 54go clubbing 19clue haven’t a ~ 6 vital ~ 21coin ~ a phrase 9 ~ a term 9cold shake off a ~ 37 streaming ~ 37talks collapse 52collateral damage 39launch a new collection 24long-lasting colour 24coma come out of a ~ 37 fall into a ~ 37come ~ under attack 40 ~ out of a coma 37 ~ to a conclusion 28 ~ as a bit of a shock 57 not ~ to any harm 41come down heavily on 11comes ceasefi re ~ into effect 39 change ~ about 51 dream ~ true 60







come up ~ with an alternative 11 ~ with an idea 28 ~ to standard 16 ~ with a suggestion 1live a comfortable life 41comment decline to ~ 22 fair ~ 58 throwaway ~ 22commit a minor offence 38commitment honour a ~ 16 make a ~ 58 reaffi rm a ~ 58chair a committee 15common knowledge 14communication channel of ~ 58 establish ~ 58compare favourably with 55comparison not bear ~ with 55 draw a ~ between 55 pale in ~ 55compelling reason 53competition fi erce ~ 15 healthy ~ 16complaint grounds for ~ 16 handle a ~ 16 lodge a ~ 9 make a ~ 16 take a ~ seriously 16complete ~ disaster 49 ~ stranger 40completely ~ dependent 8 ~ different 8 ~ separate 8near completion 52fl awless complexion 24deal with the complexities 48comply with the law 30comprehensive knowledge 44computer advanced ~ skills 44 good ~ skills 44 shut down a ~ 36concentrate the mind 48concentration wavers 17mounting concern 3concerted effort 56

conclusion arrive at a ~ 28 come to a ~ 28 foregone ~ 14 jump to a ~ 7conclusions back up ~ 18 jump to ~ 14serious medical condition 37conditions adverse weather ~ 49 cramped ~ 46 face severe weather ~ 26 poor sanitary ~ 35conduct an investigation into a crime 6hold a press conference 21close confi dant 40confi dence boost your ~ 45 have every ~ in 44 shatter someone’s ~ 59confi ned space 46conform to safety regulations 16confront issues 18confusion clear up ~ 52 state of ~ 49congested road 32consequences dire ~ 53 disastrous ~ 31 face the ~ 53considerable ~ experience 44 ~ reputation 29 under ~ pressure 12after careful consideration 28constant ~ nagging 43 ~ struggle 49constructive criticism 28consult 6consummate professional 29network of contacts 12contain your excitement 26hold someone/something in contempt 43contest a verdict 38contract breach a ~ 58 draw up a ~ 3 enter into a ~ 58 terminate a ~ 52fl atly contradict 1

in marked contrast to 55contributing factor 53contribution lasting ~ 46 make a ~ 9control exercise greater ~ over 28 by remote ~ 36tighten controls 30conversation carry on a ~ 20 engage someone in ~ 20 hold a ~ 20 lull in the ~ 52it is my fi rm conviction 14convincing victory 27convivial atmosphere 19cool reception 45cordial relations 40core subject 17cost-cutting measure 33push up costs 34launch a counter-attack 39course ~ of medication 37 enrol on a ~ 17 sign up for a ~ 17 stay the ~ 13 over the ~ of time 46appear in court 38cover ~ every eventuality 28 ~ a lot of ground 18cramped conditions 46systems crash 36drive someone crazy 53cream dash of ~ 54 dollop of ~ 54 luxury ~ 24create ~ an atmosphere 9, 29 ~ a bad impression 9 ~ a good impression 9 ~ an effect 1 ~ an impression 9 ~ instability 39agreed credit limit 33credit-card fraud 33crime conduct an investigation into

a ~ 6 dig out info about a ~ 6 investigate a ~ 6 look into a ~ 6







probe a ~ 6 soaring ~ rates 38go through a midlife crisis 41critical analysis 18critically ill 22, 37criticism constructive ~ 28 mounting ~ 3in-depth critique 18bumper crop 50caught in the crossfi re 39crowded street 32cry let out a ~ 47 strangled ~ 47cultural heritage 23curb infl ation 34current ~ driving licence 25 ~ economic climate 34 open a ~ account 33run up curtains 9custodial sentence 38remand in custody 38take your custom elsewhere 16customer regular ~ 16 satisfi ed ~ 16 slippery ~ 43cut noun power ~ 36cut verb ~ through red tape 30cut down on luxuries 33cutting-edge design 36put together a CV 12break the cycle 35collateral damage 39award damages 38damaging disclosure 22perform a dance 23danger grave ~ 49 minimise ~ 30dash of cream 54tradition dates back to 23daunting task 13dawn breaks 52dazzling ~ display 29 ~ smile 45dead ~ easy 8 ~ keen 60 pronounce someone ~ 10

deal with the complexities 48death hasten someone’s ~ 59 premature ~ 37 untimely ~ 37deathly hush 47re-open a debate 22debt clear a ~ 33 get into ~ 33 outstanding ~ 33 run up a huge ~ 33 write off a ~ 33decades elapse 46decent night’s sleep 57the deciding factor 28decision abide by a ~ 11 reach the ~ 28declare ~ independence 21 ~ outright hostility 28 ~ outright opposition 28 ~ someone the winner 10decline noun ~ in demand 15 experience a ~ 15 see a ~ 15 show a ~ 15decline verb ~ to comment 22decrease show a ~ 51 slight ~ 15 substantial ~ 15deeply offensive 8default on repayments 33defeat admit ~ 59 humiliating ~ 21defence break through the ~ 27 spring to someone’s ~ 40 vigorous ~ 18amazing degree of accuracy 48lengthy delays 25take delight in 60absolutely delighted 8, 57juvenile delinquent 41deliriously happy 2deliver a speech 21demand noun decline in ~ 15 satisfy a ~ 15

demand verb ~ an explanation 53demonstrate an ability 17hold a demonstration 21issue a denial 58dense traffi c 25deny all knowledge 38depart from a pattern 1dependent completely ~ 8 entirely ~ 8 totally ~ 8deploy troops 39put down a deposit 33derelict building 32derive pleasure from 60silence descends 47fi t the job description 13get the recognition you deserve 60design cutting-edge ~ 36 eco-friendly ~ 31designer label 24desirable place to live 32desperate desire 56desired effect 53clear your desk 13desperate desire 56shape your destiny 46detailed account 22determined effort 56develop a good relationship 44hail as a major development 25devote energy to 56traffi c dies down 25diet go on a ~ 37 stick to a ~ 19differ widely 55difference make a ~ 5 subtle ~ 55 world of ~ 55different completely ~ 8 entirely ~ 8, 55 explore ~ ways 48 fundamentally ~ 1 slightly ~ 8 strikingly ~ 55 totally ~ 8diffi cult handle a ~ situation 44 ~ to pin down 5







diffi culties experience ~ 49 have ~ 49 run into ~ 7diffi culty ~ arises 49 encounter a ~ 49dig out info about a crime 6dim and distant memory 46wine and dine 19wining and dining 19dip ~ into emergency funds 11 ~ into savings 11break diplomatic relations 52dire consequences 53play a dirty trick 43the advantages outweigh the disadvantages 55disaffected youth 41disaster ~ strikes 49 complete ~ 49 spell ~ 53 unmitigated ~ 29disastrous consequences 31disband an army 39damaging disclosure 22offer a discount 16make a discovery 9leave something to someone’s discretion 28enter into a discussion 52infectious disease 37downright disgrace 43thinly disguised 45intense dislike 59dismal failure 29dismiss ~ a case 38 wrongfully ~ 13public disorder 35disorderly behaviour 22disparaging remark 59growing disparity 55dispel a rumour 52display noun dazzling ~ 29 put on a ~ 23display verb ~ characteristics 45disposal of household waste 31dispute arises 21severely disrupted 25disruptive infl uence 43

disseminate information 10dissenting voice 22distance put some ~ between 40 within walking ~ 32distant dim and ~ memory 46 ~ echo 47distinction clear ~ 55 subtle ~ 55distinguished scholar 17divert traffi c 25divided opinions 14pay dividends 15divorce fi le for ~ 11 messy ~ 42divulge ~ a secret 10 ~ a source 10do ~ a job-share 12 ~ plenty of exercise 37 ~ research 9, 18 ~ the shopping 16 ~ the sights 26 ~ sport 37 ~ extreme sports 27 ~ a survey 16 ~ work 12dodge the question 58pack of dogs 54dollop of cream 54dolphins pod of ~ 54 school of ~ 54doom to failure 56exceed the recommended dose 37doubt nagging ~ 14 beyond reasonable ~ 38doubts niggling ~ 4 plant ~ 53download a ringtone 36downright ~ rude 8, 45 ~ disgrace 43show a downward trend 51draconian measures 35dramatic ~ change 51 ~ shift 51

dramatically change ~ 51 increase ~ 51draw a comparison between 55draw up ~ a contract 3 ~ a list 3 ~ a schedule 28be drawn into an argument 20fi ll someone with dread 59dream comes true 60dress formal ~ 23 wear traditional ~ 23underage drinking 35drive noun go on an economy ~ 1 fresh ~ 35drive verb ~ recklessly 3 ~ someone crazy 53driving current ~ licence 25 take your ~ test 25 valid ~ licence 25drop ~ of brandy 54 ~ someone an email 57 ~ the subject 20drum up support 28run dry 31with all due respect 58dull thud 47dump waste 31relieve someone of their duties 13residential dwellings 32dysfunctional family 35eager anticipation 28earn a good living 12undeclared earnings 34with remarkable ease 48traffi c eases off 25easy ~ option 48 dead ~ 8 take the ~ way out 48 take it ~ for a while 3watch what you eat 37distant echo 47eco-friendly design 31economic current ~ climate 34 uninterrupted ~ growth 34







economy black ~ 34 go on an ~ drive 1 steer the ~ 34highly educated 8, 44education formal ~ 17 good level of ~ 44effect ceasefi re comes into ~ 39 create an ~ 1 desired ~ 53 feel the full ~ 53 have an ~ on 53 have a knock-on ~ 53effects ill ~ 53 side ~ 37effort concerted ~ 56 determined ~ 56 joint ~ 56 make an ~ 56 require ~ 56 strenuous ~ 56 team ~ 56 valiant ~ 56decades elapse 46call an election 21mislead the electorate 22herd of elephants 54take your custom elsewhere 16email drop someone an ~ 57 remote access your ~ 36emergency ~ meeting 15 dip into ~ funds 11 respond to an ~ 49evidence emerges 22emissions offset carbon ~ 31 vehicle ~ 31fl icker of emotion 54whole gamut of emotions 54empty promise 20encounter a diffi culty 49encyclopaedic knowledge 44endless supply 50make enemies 9bitter enemy 39energy alternative ~ source 31 boundless ~ 45 burst of ~ 60

bursting with ~ 45 devote ~ to 56 renewable ~ 31 summon up the ~ 27engage ~ someone in conversation 20 ~ in hostilities 39enjoy ~ good health 37 ~ great success 42 thoroughly ~ 8enlist help 48enrol on a course 17enter ~ into an agreement 21 ~ into a contract 58 ~ into a discussion 52 ~ into talks 21 ~ your PIN 36entertainment provide ~ 5 source of ~ 5unbounded enthusiasm 50entirely ~ dependent 8 ~ different 8, 55 ~ separate 8passionate entreaty 22meet the entry requirements 17environment harmful to the ~ 31 stable ~ 41environmental catastrophe 31epic ~ proportions 50 sheer ~ grandeur 26simultaneous equation 5install equipment 36era bygone ~ 46 golden ~ 46run errands 13error ~ of judgement 14 see the ~ of your ways 41 spot an ~ 49erupts riot ~ 35 violence ~ 39violence escalates 39escape noun make an ~ 9escape verb ~ punishment 38absolutely essential 30

establish ~ a cause 53 ~ communication 58 ~ a good relationship 44research ethics 18state of euphoria 60event marks 23events amazing chain of ~ 29 series of ~ 29cover every eventuality 28every cover ~ eventuality 28 have ~ confi dence in 44 pander to someone’s ~

whim 41evidence ~ emerges 22 give ~ 38 unreliable ~ 38evoke an atmosphere ~ 29exact opposite 55exacting standards 30wildly exaggerated 8exceed ~ expectations 4 ~ the recommended dose 37provide an excellent service 16take exception to 59exchange noun ~ rates fl uctuate 51exchange verb ~ news 20 ~ pleasantries 20excite speculation 22excitement contain your ~ 26 fl urry of ~ 54social exclusion 34exclusive ~ interview 42 ~ restaurant 24excruciatingly uncomfortable 24feeble excuse 57exercise noun do plenty of ~ 37 gentle ~ 37exercise verb ~ authority 30 ~ greater control over 28physical exertion 56exhaustive account 18vast expanse 46







expectations exceed ~ 4 live up to ~ 11, 60experience noun accumulate ~ 44 considerable ~ 44 have an ~ 27 lack ~ 44experience verb ~ a decline 15 ~ diffi culties 49 ~ a fall 15 ~ a growth 15 ~ a rise 15bold experiment 29team of experts 1explanation demand an ~ 53 full ~ 18 offer an ~ 58 provide an ~ 22explore different ways 48intrepid explorer 26exports are fi ve times greater than imports 15express admiration 60blank expression 45extend opportunity 34extension ask for an ~ 6 request an ~ 6extensive knowledge 44extenuating circumstances 38gruff exterior 45do extreme sports 27extremely successful 60have an eye for 7keep your eyes peeled 26the social fabric 35face ~ the challenge 5 ~ the consequences 53 ~ (up to) the facts 7 ~ a grilling 58 ~ a problem 49 ~ trial 38 ~ severe weather conditions 26 can’t ~ the thought of 57faceless bureaucrats 30factor contributing ~ 53 deciding ~ 28 mitigating ~ 2, 38face (up to) the facts 7

fail miserably 3failure abject ~ 4 dismal ~ 29 doom to ~ 56faintly ridiculous 8fair ~ comment 58 ~ few 50 ~ number (of) 50fairytale wedding 42fall noun experience a ~ 15 see a ~ 15 show a ~ 15fall verb ~ into a coma 37 ~ into a pattern 41festival falls on 23falsify records 33voice falters 47meteoric rise to fame 42family ~ gathering 19 dysfunctional ~ 35 low-income ~ 35 support a ~ 41offshore wind farm 31fashion ~ victim 24 back in ~ 24 high-street ~ 24 what’s in ~ 24news travels fast 57fast-track scheme 12fat chance 7compare favourably with 55fears allay ~ 52 fuel ~ 59 spark ~ 52feasible alternative 48movable feast 23feeble excuse 57feel ~ your age 41 ~ the full effect 53 ~ peckish 24I know the feeling 57bottle up your feelings 59astronomical fees 50get itchy feet 26fertile imagination 14

festival ~ celebrates 23 ~ falls on 23 ~ marks 23 hold a ~ 23 observe a ~ 23festive ~ mood 23 ~ season 23join (in) the festivities 19, 23reach fever pitch 27few fair ~ 50 good ~ 50fi eld noun take the ~ 27fi eld verb ~ questions 58fi erce competition 15fi ght noun pick a ~ 43fi ght verb ~ for your life 37 ~ for survival 49lull in the fi ghting 52fi le for divorce 11fi ll ~ someone with dread 59 ~ in a form 6fi nancial acumen 44fi nd ~ guilty 38 ~ not guilty 38 ~ happiness 60 ~ a solution 31 ~ time 19fi ndings present ~ 18 publish ~ 36fi ne lines 24fi nite number 50fi re noun set off a ~ alarm 52fi re verb ~ someone’s imagination 29fi rm ~ friends 40 it is my ~ conviction 14 take a ~ stance against 22fi rst-hand knowledge 18shoal of fi sh 54fi t adjective ~ for purpose 16 pretty ~ 27







fi t noun ~ of jealousy 59fi t verb ~ the job description 13 ~ in with plans 11take the fl ak 43fl at-screen TV 36fl atly ~ contradict 1 ~ reject 22fl awless complexion 24fl icker ~ of emotion 54 ~ of hope 54 ~ of interest 54rumour fl ies around 20fl ock ~ of birds 54 ~ of sheep 54widespread fl ooding 31, 49fl out a rule 30fl uctuate ~ wildly 51 exchange rates ~ 51 share prices ~ 51 temperatures ~ 51fl urry ~ of activity 54 ~ of excitement 54 ~ of snow 54 ~ of speculation 54fl ying visit 19foam at the mouth 3haven’t the foggiest idea 6follow advice 56food ~ miles 31 plain ~ 19foot the bill 7reduce your carbon footprint 31force ~ for change 35 ~ for good 35foregone conclusion 14foreseeable future 46forge new relationships 40complete a form 6formal ~ dress 23 ~ education 17 attend a ~ function 19restore to its former glory 46formulate a theory 18forthright manner 45

fortune spend a ~ 33 tell someone’s ~ 10forward really look ~ to 57 very much look ~ to 57foul language 20four-letter word 20fragile peace 39frame a question 58credit-card fraud 33fraudulent claim 33free ~ kick 27 ~ up time 11go freelance 12fresh drive 35friend for life 40friendly ~ smile 45 perfectly ~ 45 remain on ~ terms 40friends childhood ~ 40 circle of ~ 40 close ~ 40 fi rm ~ 40 lifelong ~ 40 make ~ 1to and fro 2push back the frontiers 36give vent to your frustration 59fuel ~ fears 59 ~ speculation 14full ~ explanation 18 ~ marks 17 ~ refund 16 feel the ~ effect 53 give a ~ apology 58 the ~ glare of publicity 42 make a ~ recovery 37qualify fully 5source of fun 5attend a formal function 19fundamental change 51fundamentally ~ different 1, 55 ~ similar 55 change ~ 51source of funding 5dip into emergency funds 11absolutely furious 59

mounting fury 3kick up a fuss 16future foreseeable ~ 46 not-so-distant ~ 46gain noun modest ~ 51gain verb ~ marks 1 ~ respect 5opening gambit 20whole gamut of emotions 54gap bridge the ~ 55 yawning ~ 55clove of garlic 54family gathering 19gauge reaction 22change gear 25grind the gears 25broad generalisation 20generally speaking 10generate business 15stroke of genius 54gentle exercise 37get ~ into debt 33 ~ the hang of 27 ~ hitched 23 ~ itchy feet 26 ~ a message across 10 ~ a place 17 ~ your priorities right 12 ~ into reverse 25 ~ the sack 13 ~ the recognition you

deserve 60 really ~ to someone 57get off the bus 1gift for languages 5gifted children 17girls’ night out 19give ~ an account of 10 ~ it your best shot 56 ~ evidence 38 ~ a full apology 58 ~ someone a good send-off 57 ~ a loud laugh 47 ~ permission 30 ~ a reason 10 ~ repeated assurances 58 ~ someone a ring 57 ~ a straight answer 58







~ something some thought 14 ~ vent to your frustration 59given be ~ leave 22 be ~ a sentence 38 be ~ a yellow card 27be glad to see the back of 57full glare of publicity 42raise your glasses 23glimmer ~ of hope 54 ~ of interest 54 ~ of light 54 ~ of understanding 54restore to its former glory 46glossy magazine 24glowing ~ review 29 ~ tribute 42go noun be on the ~ 57go verb ~ clubbing 19 ~ on a diet 37 ~ on an economy drive 1 ~ freelance 12 ~ hand in hand with 7 ~ out for a meal 19 ~ through a midlife crisis 41 ~ on the offensive 39 ~ part-time 12 ~ through a phase 41 ~ into production 15 ~ into raptures 60 ~ into rehab 42 ~ shopping 16 ~ on strike 13 ~ trekking 26 ~ wild 27 not ~ to any trouble 57go back on a promise 58go down in history 46act as a go-between 21goal score an own ~ 27 state a ~ 10it goes without saying 10golden era 46good ~ behaviour 38 ~ computer skills 44 ~ few 50 ~ knowledge 44 ~ level of education 44

~ number (of) 50 ~ size 50 create a ~ impression 9 develop a ~ relationship 44 earn a ~ living 12 enjoy ~ health 37 establish a ~ relationship 44 force for ~ 35 give someone a ~ send off 57 with ~ qualifi cations 44 really ~ 6 well ~ 6juicy gossip 20have got the chance 5grab ~ a seat 5 ~ a snack 6gracious living 24graduate from university 17grand style 24sheer epic grandeur 26grant permission 30take for granted 41grasp the importance of 14grave danger 49great ~ pleasure 57, 60 ~ signifi cance 50 enjoy ~ success 42 have ~ success 42 (of) ~ importance 1, 50 place ~ value on 5greater exercise ~ control over 28 exports are fi ve times ~ than

imports 15greatly ~ appreciate 8 ~ infl uence 8introduce green taxes 31grief inconsolable ~ 59 outpouring of ~ 59air a grievance 22face a grilling 58grind the gears 25cover a lot of ground 18grounds for complaint 16necessary groundwork 28growing disparity 55growth experience a ~ 15 see a ~ 15 show a ~ 15

steady ~ 34 stimulate ~ 15, 34 uninterrupted economic ~ 34gruff ~ exterior 45 ~ voice 47grumpy old man 41guilty fi nd ~ 38 fi nd not ~ 38habit become a ~ 41 make a ~ of 9unfi t for human habitation 35hail ~ as a major development 25 ~ a taxi 32hair auburn ~ 2 blond ~ 1 sun-damaged ~ 24halt noun bring to a ~ 52 call a ~ to 52halt verb ~ production 36hand noun go ~ in hand with 7 reject out of ~ 28hand verb ~ in assignments 6 ~ in your resignation 12handle ~ a complaint 16 ~ a diffi cult situation 44set of handlebars 25suffer at the hands of 59get the hang of 27threat hangs over 59fi nd happiness 60happy blissfully ~ 1 deliriously ~ 2hard ~ slog 56 sounds like ~ work 48harebrained scheme 59harm not come to any ~ 41 not mean any ~ 57harmful to the environment 31harness technology 36judge someone harshly 14hasten someone’s death 59







have ~ absolutely no idea 6 ~ an attitude problem 43 ~ a baby 41 ~ a barbecue 19 ~ (got) the chance 5 ~ a change of heart 12 ~ diffi culties 49 ~ an effect on 53 ~ every confi dence in 44 ~ an experience 27 ~ an eye for 7 ~ great success 42 ~ a knock-on effect 53 ~ an obligation 30 ~ an operation 37 ~ a party 9 ~ a quality 45 ~ relevance to 4 ~ no respect for 43 ~ a snack 6 ~ a special charm 26 ~ a stopover 26 ~ a whale of a time 27 ~ a word with 6 not ~ much luck 57wreak havoc 53hazy memory 41head a team 7heal the rift 40health be in poor ~ 37 enjoy good ~ 37 risk to public ~ 31healthy competition 16heap praise on 42heart ~ leaps 60 have a change of ~ 12 learn by ~ 17 massive ~ attack 37 open your ~ to 20 with a light ~ 7heart-to-heart chat 40searing heat 31solar heating 31heavily ~ infl uenced 29 borrow ~ 33 come down ~ on 11heavy ~ book 7 ~ burden 7 ~ rain 1 ~ responsibility 7

~ traffi c 25 ~ workload 13hectic pace of life 32heed a warning 56enlist help 48herd ~ of cattle 54 ~ of elephants 54cultural heritage 23high ~ hopes 60 ~ percentage 50 ~ risk 49 ~ turnover of staff 13 hit the ~ street 24 spirits are ~ 26high-defi nition TV 36high-street fashion 24highest ~ accolade 42 ~ bidder 42natural highlights 24highly ~ educated 8, 44 ~ praised 42 ~ recommend 29 ~ recommended 8 ~ unlikely 8 ~ valued 44 speak very ~ of 10 think ~ of 29hike in prices 15hinder progress 49broad hint 2go down in history 46hit ~ the high street 24 ~ the rocks 7get hitched 23hold noun put someone on ~ 16hold verb ~ someone’s attention 29 ~ someone/something in contempt 43 ~ a conversation 20 ~ a demonstration 21 ~ a festival 23 ~ a press conference 21 ~ a position 12home leave ~ 41 second ~ 41 there’s no place like ~ 1hone your skills 44

brutally honest 57honestly think 14honour a commitment 16hoots of laughter 47hope noun fl icker of ~ 54 glimmer of ~ 54 vain ~ 3hope verb sincerely ~ 57 very much ~ 57hopelessly lost 26hopes high ~ 60 pin your ~ on 56hopping mad 7play host to 19engage in hostilities 39hostility declare outright ~ 28 open ~ 45wireless hotspot 36pack of hounds 54hours long opening ~ 32 open all ~ 32 unsocial ~ 13disposal of household waste 31affordable housing 35run up a huge debt 33hugely popular look 24unfi t for human habitation 35humiliating defeat 21touch of humour 54hunk of bread 54overcome a hurdle 49hurl insults 59deathly hush 47husky voice 47hybrid car 31hypothesis supports the ~ 18 working ~ 18idea bright ~ 57 come up with an ~ 28 have absolutely no ~ 6 haven’t the foggiest ~ 6 laughable ~ 59 rough ~ 14 toy with an ~ 28adhere to ideals 11identity theft 33







idle ~ chatter 20 ~ threat 3 bone ~ 43rural idyll 32profess ignorance 10ignore someone’s advice 56ill ~ effects 53 critically ~ 22, 37illegal substance 35rare illness 37imagination fertile ~ 14 fi re someone’s ~ 29immense asset 48impact signifi cant ~ 42 withstand the ~ 3impart ~ knowledge 10 ~ wisdom 10change imperceptibly 51implement ~ a change 51 ~ a plan 28trust someone implicitly 44importance grasp the ~ of 14 (of) great ~ 1, 50 of paramount ~ 44imports exports are fi ve times greater

than ~ 15impose censorship 21impression create an ~ 9 create a bad ~ 9 create a good ~ 9 indelible ~ 29 lasting ~ 29improvement marked ~ 17 modest ~ 51 room for ~ 17, 51 show an ~ 51make improvements 9in-depth ~ critique 18 ~ interview 42wildly inaccurate 8incessant noise 47not trust an inch 43incite violence 35

inclement weather 2income source of ~ 5, 33 supplement your ~ 33inconsolable grief 59increase noun modest ~ 51 show an ~ 51 slight ~ 15 substantial ~ 15increase verb ~ dramatically 51 ~ output 34 ~ signifi cantly 51 ~ your stress levels 59indelible impressions 29declare independence 21indeterminate number 4research indicates 18indigenous people 26take industrial action 13thriving industry 34infectious disease 37infi nite patience 50infl ation curb ~ 34 rampant ~ 34infl uence noun disruptive ~ 43infl uence verb greatly ~ 8 strongly ~ 8infl uenced heavily ~ 29 strongly ~ 29dig out info about a crime 6information disseminate ~ 10 item of ~ 48 snippet of ~ 3infringe the regulations 30show initiative 17inner city 32protest innocence 10inordinate amount 50create instability 39install equipment 36instantly recall 48instigate measures 52insults barrage of ~ 3 hurl ~ 59intense dislike 59intensely personal 3

interest arouse someone’s ~ 1 awaken your ~ 29 fl icker of ~ 54 glimmer of ~ 54 keen ~ 44 raise ~ rates 34interest-free overdraft 33interests promote ~ 15 pursue your ~ 44 safeguard someone’s ~ 34interpersonal skills 44interview exclusive ~ 42 in-depth ~ 42intrepid explorer 26introduce ~ green taxes 31 ~ a levy 34 ~ a neighbourhood watch

scheme 35 ~ new legislation 30 ~ regulations 30see off an intruder 11invest in the long-term 34investigate a crime 6investigation conduct an ~ into a crime 6 subject to police ~ 6touch of irony 54irreversible climate change 31issue noun address an ~ 35 confront an ~ 58 tackle the ~ 18 take ~ with 22issue verb ~ a denial 58 ~ a statement 22confront issues 18get itchy feet 26item of information 48simplicity itself 48fi t of jealousy 59job aspects of the ~ 12 fi t the ~ description 13 land a ~ 13 walk straight into a ~ 7do a job-share 12join ~ in the festivities 19, 23 ~ the staff 12







be joined in matrimony 23joint effort 56jot down ~ an address 11 ~ a phone number 11 ~ a room number 11journey arduous ~ 26 break the ~ 26 leg of a ~ 26jump for joy 60judge someone harshly 14judgement against your better ~ 14 cloud your ~ 43 error of ~ 14 lack of ~ 14 lapse of ~ 59 pass ~ on 14 poor ~ 14juicy gossip 20jump ~ at the chance 27 ~ to a conclusion 7 ~ to conclusions 14 ~ for joy 60justice ~ is served 38 bring to ~ 38 miscarriage of ~ 38juvenile delinquent 41keen ~ interest 44 dead ~ 60keep ~ afl oat 33 ~ your balance 27 ~ your eyes peeled 26 ~ to the left 25 ~ a promise 58 ~ in shape 27 ~ someone on their toes 7keep up ~ a foreign language 11 ~ the tradition 23key advantage 25free kick 27kick up a fuss 16kiss and tell 42knob of butter 54have a knock-on effect 53tie the knot 23I know the feeling 57

knowledge acquire ~ 17 advanced ~ 44 common ~ 14 comprehensive ~ 44 deny all ~ 38 encyclopaedic ~ 44 extensive ~ 44 fi rst-hand ~ 18 good ~ 44 impart ~ 10 thirst for ~ 17designer label 24sweated labour 13lack ~ experience 44 ~ of judgement 14move up the ladder 12land a job 13language bad ~ 20 foul ~ 20 keep up a foreign ~ 11 strong ~ 20gift for languages 5lapse of judgement 59large ~ amount 50 ~ number 50 ~ percentage 50 ~ quantity 50lasting ~ contribution 46 ~ impression 29think laterally 14the latest scores 27give a loud laugh 47laughable idea 59laughter burst into ~ 11 hoots of ~ 47launch ~ a counter-attack 39 ~ a new collection 24 ~ a scheme 28lavish lifestyle 42law ~ and order break down 35 in breach of the ~ 30 comply with the ~ 30pass laws 30lay off staff 12lay out the results 18lead a seminar 1leading authority 17

leafy suburbs 32heart leaps 60learn by heart 17quick learner 17seat of learning 17leave noun maternity ~ 12 be given ~ 22leave verb ~ something to someone’s

discretion 28 ~ unchecked 34 ~ home 41 ~ room 46left adjective be ~ with little alternative 59 bear ~ 25left noun keep to the ~ 25leg of a journey 26introduce new legislation 30lengthy delays 25let ~ out a cry 47 ~ someone in on a secret 42 ~ someone out of your sight 41level good ~ of education 44 reduce your stress ~ 37 stoop to that ~ 43increase your stress levels 59levy noun introduce a ~ 34levy verb ~ a tax 34licence current driving ~ 25 valid driving ~ 25lick of paint 1life ~ is turned upside-down 51 fi ght for your ~ 37 friend for ~ 40 hectic pace of ~ 32 live a comfortable ~ 41 shape someone’s ~ 46lifelong ~ ambition 60 ~ friends 40lavish lifestyle 42lift a blockade 39light adjective ~ reading 7 with a ~ heart 7







light noun cast ~ on a situation 7 glimmer of ~ 54like sounds ~ hard work 48 there’s no place ~ home 1agreed credit limit 33push yourself to the limits 27affect the bottom line 15fi ne lines 24pride of lions 54list draw up a ~ 3 narrow the ~ down 13literature review 18little be left with ~ alternative 59 bear ~ resemblance to 55 precious ~ chance 27live ~ a comfortable life 41 desirable place to ~ 32live up to expectations 11, 60lose your livelihood 13living ~ wage 13 earn a good ~ 12 gracious ~ 24 make a ~ 12 urban ~ 32 within ~ memory 46loan call in a ~ 33 pay back a ~ 33picturesque location 2swarm of locusts 54lodge a complaint 9long opening hours 32long-lasting colour 24long-standing tradition 23long-term ~ relationship 40 ~ solution 28 invest in the ~ 34look noun new season’s ~ 24 hugely popular ~ 24look verb ~ your age 45 ~ into a crime 6 really ~ forward to 57 very much ~ forward to 57loosely based on 8widespread looting 49

lose ~ an argument 20 ~ your livelihood 13 ~ your voice 47 not ~ any sleep over 57hopelessly lost 26lot cover a ~ of ground 18 take up a ~ of room 46 take up a ~ of space 46 talk a ~ of sense 10 under a ~ of pressure 12give a loud laugh 47low-cost airline 26low-income family 35luck not have much ~ 57 pure ~ 60 stroke of ~ 3, 54, 60lull noun ~ in the conversation 52 ~ in the fi ghting 52lull verb ~ someone to sleep 26cut down on luxuries 33luxury ~ cream 24 sheer ~ 24hopping mad 7glossy magazine 24maintain quality 15hail as a major development 25majority overwhelming ~ 50 secure a ~ 21 slim ~ 21make ~ someone’s acquaintance 9 ~ an apology 9 ~ arrangements 9 ~ an attempt 9 ~ calculations 9 ~ the case for 18 ~ changes 51 ~ a commitment 58 ~ a complaint 16 ~ a contribution 9 ~ a difference 5 ~ a discovery 9 ~ an effort 56 ~ enemies 9 ~ an escape 9 ~ friends 1 ~ a full recovery 37 ~ a habit of 9

~ improvements 9 ~ a living 12 ~ mistakes 1, 49 ~ an offer 9 ~ a payment 33 ~ plans 28 ~ a plea 35 ~ a proposal 9 ~ a relationship work 40 ~ room for 9 ~ a sound 47 ~ sound business sense 15 ~ a stand against 9 ~ a success of 9, 42 ~ some suggestions 9 ~ someone welcome 19 it would ~ a change 51man changed ~ 51 grumpy old ~ 41manageable chunk 48manner abrasive ~ 45 forthright ~ 45manual car 25narrow profi t margins 15marked ~ improvement 17 in ~ contrast to 55market play the stock ~ 1 target ~ 15marks noun full ~ 17 gain ~ 1marks verb event ~ 23 festival ~ 23massive ~ heart attack 37 ~ overdose 50master new skills 13call off a match 52maternity leave 12be joined in matrimony 23weighty matters 7mature student 17meal go out for a ~ 19 rustle up a ~ 9not mean any harm 57cost-cutting measure 33measures draconian ~ 35 instigate ~ 52







serious medical condition 37course of medication 37practise medicine 12meet ~ the challenges 44 ~ the entry requirements 17 ~ with a stony silence 47 ~ with success 34 ~ a target 15meeting adjourn a ~ 2 emergency ~ 15 pencil in a ~ 13member of staff 12memories bring back ~ 46 rekindle ~ 41memory dim and distant ~ 46 hazy ~ 41 within living ~ 46menial tasks 13mental agility 17get a message across 10messy divorce 42meteoric rise to fame 42adopt a method 48in the middle of nowhere 32go through a midlife crisis 41mildly surprised 8food miles 31pass a milestone 5mind bear in ~ 14 concentrate the ~ 48mindless violence 43minimise ~ danger 30 ~ a risk 49minor ~ niggles 43 commit a ~ offence 38small minority 50miscarriage of justice 38professional misconduct 13fail miserably 3abject misery 4mislead the electorate 22miss ~ a penalty 27 ~ the point 58make mistakes 1, 49mitigating ~ circumstances 2, 38 ~ factor 2

modest ~ gain 51 ~ improvement 51 ~ increase 51 ~ recovery 51senior moment 41money recovery of ~ 21 value for ~ 16, 34tribe of monkeys 54festive mood 23provide moral support 40set the wheels in motion 53spectacular mountains 1mounting ~ concern 3 ~ criticism 3 ~ fury 3foam at the mouth 3movable feast 23move up the ladder 12move sideways 25muffl ed voice 47store music 36mutter under your breath 47nagging adjective ~ doubt 14nagging noun constant ~ 43narrow adjective ~ profi t margins 15narrow verb ~ the list down 13nasty ~ piece of work 43 ~ shock 59nationwide search 21natural ~ highlights 24 ~ talent 17near completion 52necessary groundwork 28needless to say 10negotiate a settlement 21introduce a neighbourhood watch scheme 35pre-wedding nerves 23network ~ of contacts 12 social ~ 40new ~ season’s look 24 forge ~ relationships 40 introduce ~ legislation 30 launch a ~ collection 24 master ~ skills 13

newborn baby 41newly qualifi ed 5news ~ travels fast 57 break ~ 10 exchange ~ 20next-day service 16carve a niche for yourself 12minor niggles 43niggling doubts 4night girls’ ~ out 19 decent night’s sleep 57no have absolutely ~ idea 6 have ~ respect for 43 there’s ~ place like home 1 wouldn’t say ~ to 10incessant noise 47receive a nomination 42talk nonsense 10the not-so-distant future 46notify the police 10novel solution 35novelty value 5in the middle of nowhere 32number fair ~ (of) 50 fi nite ~ 50 good ~ (of) 50 indeterminate ~ 4 jot down a phone ~ 11 jot down a room ~ 11 large ~ 50 opposite ~ 12 signifi cant ~ (of) 50 small ~ 50 substantial ~ (of) 50set yourself clear objectives 15have an obligation 30observe a festival 23render obsolete 53obtain permission 30blatantly obvious 8special occasion 19occasional twinge 41occurs problem ~ 49 thought ~ to 57off the beaten track 26commit a minor offence 38offensive deeply ~ 8 go on the ~ 39 slightly ~ 8







offer noun make an ~ 9 tempting ~ 12offer verb ~ advice 56 ~ a discount 16 ~ an explanation 58be open to offers 12offi ce resign from ~ 21 take up ~ 11offset carbon emissions 31offshore wind farm 31grumpy old man 41oncoming traffi c 25online ~ banking 36 ~ shopping 16be the only option open to someone 28open adjective ~ all hours 32 ~ hostility 45 be ~ to offers 12 be the only option ~ to

someone 28open verb ~ a current account 33 ~ your heart to 20opening ~ gambit 20 ~ remarks 52 long ~ hours 32have an operation 37divided opinions 14opponent see off an ~ 11 a vociferous ~ 22opportunity ~ arises 3 extend ~ 34 pass up an ~ 3opposite ~ number 12 exact ~ 55 polar ~ 55declare outright opposition 28cautiously optimistic 60option be the only ~ open to

someone 28 easy ~ 48 viable ~ 48

order noun law and ~ break down 35 place an ~ 16 totally out of ~ 43order verb ~ a takeaway 19organise a barbecue 19startling originality 29the other side of the argument 55pending the outcome 5provoke an outcry 53broad outline 2outpouring of grief 59increase output 34outright declare ~ hostility 28 declare ~ opposition 28outstanding debt 33the advantages outweigh the disadvantages 55over ~ the course of time 46 exercise greater control ~ 28 not lose any sleep ~ 57 take priority ~ 12 threat hangs ~ 59overcome a hurdle 49overdose massive ~ 50 take an ~ 37overdraft interest-free ~ 33 run up an ~ 33overstate a case 20unpaid overtime 13overturn a verdict 38overwhelming majority 50score an own goal 27hectic pace of life 32pack ~ of dogs 54 ~ of hounds 54 ~ of wolves 54lick of paint 1pale in comparison 55pander to someone’s every whim 41of paramount importance 44vacant parking space 46allocate part of a budget 15go part-time 12party have a ~ 9 send out a search ~ 26

surprise ~ 19 throw a ~ 19pass ~ judgement on 14 ~ laws 30 ~ a milestone 5pass up ~ a chance 3 ~ an opportunity 3passionate entreaty 22put the past behind you 3infi nite patience 50pattern depart from a ~ 1 fall into a ~ 41weather patterns 31pay ~ dividends 15 ~ tribute to 4 ~ someone a visit 19pay back a loan 33make a payment 33peace fragile ~ 39 restore ~ 39feel peckish 24keep your eyes peeled 26penalty be awarded a ~ 27 miss a ~ 27pencil in a meeting 13pending ~ the outcome 5 ~ the response 5 ~ the results 5pent-up anger 45indigenous people 26percentage small ~ 50 high ~ 50 large ~ 50perfect noun the ~ venue 19perfect verb ~ a technique 48perfectly friendly 45perform ~ a dance 23 ~ a task 44put up a performance 27permission give ~ 30 grant ~ 30 obtain ~ 30 seek ~ 22, 30







intensely personal 3personality ~ traits 45 bubbly ~ 45go through a phase 41adhere to a philosophy 11jot down a phone number 11coin a phrase 9physical exertion 56pick a fi ght 43picturesque ~ location 2 ~ town 2 ~ village 1, 2nasty piece of work 43pile on the pounds 24pin ~ your hopes on 56 diffi cult to ~ down 5enter your PIN 36reach fever pitch 27place noun change takes ~ 51 desirable ~ to live 32 get a ~ 17 secure a ~ 17 there’s no ~ like home 1place verb ~ great value on 5 ~ an order 16plain ~ food 19 ~ truth 3plan approve a ~ 30 implement a ~ 28 slight change of ~ 28 unveil a ~ 28plans fi t in with ~ 11 make ~ 28plant doubts 53platonic relationships 40play ~ a blinder 27 ~ a dirty trick 43 ~ host to 19 ~ the stock market 1 ~ truant 17make a plea 35exchange pleasantries 20pleasure derive ~ from 60 great ~ 57, 60

do plenty of exercise 37plummeting profi ts 34pod ~ of dolphins 54 ~ of whales 54point miss the ~ 58 strong ~ 45 take someone’s ~ 58 unique selling ~ 15refuse point-blank 22poison the atmosphere 43polar opposite 55police notify the ~ 10 subject to ~ investigation 6abandon a policy 52poor ~ judgement 14 ~ quality 16 ~ sanitary conditions 35 be in ~ health 37hugely popular look 24pose a threat 49position in a ~ of authority 30 clarify a ~ 22 hold a ~ 12take up a post 12preserve for posterity 46realise your potential 13pile on the pounds 24abject poverty 4power ~ cut 36 restore ~ 36 seize ~ 21, 39practical value 5put into practice 28practise medicine 12heap praise on 42highly praised 42pre-emptive strike 39pre-wedding nerves 23precious little chance 27terminate a pregnancy 52premature death 37prenuptial agreement 42preparations are underway 28present ~ an award 42 ~ fi ndings 18preserve for posterity 46hold a press conference 21

pressure bow to ~ 21 under considerable ~ 12 under a lot of ~ 12 withstand ~ 3pretty fi t 27prices hike in ~ 15 share ~ fl uctuate 51pride of lions 54primary cause 53prime-time television 21basic principle 48adhere to principles 1, 11get your priorities right 12take priority over 12probe a crime 6problem ~ arises 49 ~ occurs 49 address a ~ 49 face a ~ 49 have an attitude ~ 43 tackle a ~ 49 wrestle with a ~ 14weighty problems 7standardise procedures 30proclaim a victory 21child prodigy 41produce a result 53production go into ~ 15 halt ~ 36profess ignorance 10professional adjective ~ misconduct 13professional noun consummate ~ 29profi t narrow ~ margins 15 turn in a ~ 9profi ts announce record ~ 15 boost ~ 15 plummeting ~ 34profound admiration 60hinder progress 49promise break a ~ 58 empty ~ 20 go back on a ~ 58 keep a ~ 58 rash ~ 20promote interests 15







prompt ~ service 16 ~ speculation 53pronounce someone dead 10public pronouncement 22speak properly 10anti-ageing properties 24epic proportions 50make a proposal 9propose a toast 23be prospects for 13protest noun stage a ~ 9protest verb ~ innocence 10proud tradition 23proven ~ ability 17 clinically ~ 24provide ~ entertainment 5 ~ an excellent service 16 ~ an explanation 22 ~ moral support 40 ~ a rationale 18 ~ a reference for 44 ~ relief 35 ~ shelter 35 ~ simultaneous translation 5 ~ a solution 56provoke an outcry 53public ~ disorder 35 ~ pronouncement 22 ~ spending 34 reliable ~ transport 32 risk to ~ health 31full glare of publicity 42publish ~ fi ndings 36 ~ research 36escape punishment 38pure luck 60purpose fi t for ~ 16 sense of ~ 60 state a ~ 10pursue your interests 44push ~ back the frontiers 36 ~ up costs 34 ~ yourself to the limits 27put ~ the case for 18 ~ some distance between 40

~ someone on hold 16 ~ the past behind you 3 ~ into practice 28 ~ a question to someone 58 ~ a stop to 52 ~ together a CV 12 not ~ someone to any

trouble 57put down a deposit 33put in ~ an appearance 19 ~ an application 30put on ~ a display 23 ~ standby 26 ~ trial 38put up a determined performance 27with good qualifi cations 44qualifi ed newly ~ 5 well ~ 44qualify fully 5quality have a ~ 45 maintain ~ 15 poor ~ 16 spend ~ time 19 top ~ 16quantity large ~ 50 sheer ~ 50 signifi cant ~ (of) 50 small ~ 50 substantial ~ (of) 50 unknown ~ 50quell unrest 52question dodge the ~ 58 frame a ~ 58 put a ~ to someone 58 tough ~ 20questions barrage of ~ 3 bombard someone with ~ 20 fi eld ~ 58quick learner 17quiet backwater 32radical change 51change radically 51rain ~ sets in 52 heavy ~ 1raise ~ your glasses 23

~ interest rates 34 ~ your voice 47rampant infl ation 34range broad ~ 2 stunning ~ 24 wide ~ 1, 50go into raptures 60rare illness 37rash promise 20rates exchange ~ fl uctuate 51 raise interest ~ 34 soaring crime ~ 38provide a rationale 18re-open a debate 22reach ~ agreement 21, 30 ~ the decision 28 ~ fever pitch 27reaction adverse ~ 37 gauge ~ 22read a subject at university 17reading background ~ 18 light ~ 7reaffi rm a commitment 58realise ~ your ambition 42 ~ your potential 13really ~ get to someone 57 ~ look forward to 57reap the rewards 56reason compelling ~ 53 give a ~ 10, 53 simple ~ 57beyond reasonable doubt 38instantly recall 48receive a nomination 42call in the receivers 15cool reception 45drive recklessly 3recognition change beyond ~ 51 get the ~ you deserve 60recommend highly ~ 29 thoroughly ~ 29 wholeheartedly ~ 44recommended exceed the ~ dose 37 highly ~ 8







announce record profi ts 15falsify records 33recovery ~ of money 21 make a full ~ 37 modest ~ 51recycle waste 31cut through red tape 30reduce ~ your carbon footprint 31 ~ your stress level 37act as a referee 44provide a reference for 44take up references 13full refund 16refuse point-blank 22urban regeneration 32regime topples 21regular ~ customer 16 ~ update 22regulations conform to safety ~ 16 infringe the ~ 30 introduce ~ 30go into rehab 42silence reigns 47reject ~ a charge 58 ~ out of hand 28 fl atly ~ 22rekindle memories 41relations break diplomatic ~ 52 cordial ~ 40relationship ~ breaks down 40 develop a good ~ 44 establish a good ~ 44 long-term ~ 40 make a ~ work 40 stable ~ 40relationships forge new ~ 40 platonic ~ 40release a CD 29have relevance to 4reliable ~ public transport 32 ~ source 5relief provide ~ 35 sigh of ~ 60 welcome ~ 57relieve someone of their duties 13

relish a challenge 49remain ~ on friendly terms 40 ~ unchanged 51remand in custody 38disparaging remark 59with remarkable ease 48opening remarks 52remote adjective by ~ control 36remote verb ~ access your email 36render ~ obsolete 53 ~ speechless 4renewable energy 31default on repayments 33give repeated assurances 58submit a report 18reputation a considerable ~ 29 a well-deserved ~ 29request an extension 6require effort 56requirements meet the entry ~ 17 satisfy the ~ 30research ~ ethics 18 ~ indicates 18 do ~ 9, 18 publish ~ 36 select a ~ topic 18resemblance bear little ~ to 55 bear a striking ~ to 45breed resentment 53residential dwellings 32resign from offi ce 21hand in your resignation 12build up resistance 37allocate resources 34respect noun gain ~ 5 have no ~ for 43 with all due ~ 58respect verb ~ someone’s wishes 41respond ~ to an emergency 49 ~ well to treatment 37pending the response 5shirk responsibilities 43

responsibility heavy ~ 7 take on ~ 13exclusive restaurant 24restore ~ to its former glory 46 ~ peace 39 ~ power 36the blame rests with 43produce a result 53results catastrophic ~ 49 lay out the ~ 18 pending the ~ 5reveal ~ a secret 42 ~ a talent 44get into reverse 25review glowing ~ 29 literature ~ 18undergo a revival 51substantial reward 21reap the rewards 56bed of rice 54rich ~ source 5 ~ tradition 23 stinking ~ 8ridiculous faintly ~ 8 utterly ~ 8heal the rift 40get your priorities right 12right-hand-drive car 25bored rigid 32give someone a ring 57download a ringtone 36riot erupts 35rise experience a ~ 15 see a ~ 15 show a ~ 15 meteoric ~ to fame 42rising unemployment 34risk ~ to public health 31 carry a ~ 49 carry out a ~ assessment 30 high ~ 49 minimise a ~ 49congested road 32hit the rocks 7cast in the role of 29







room ~ for improvement 17, 51 ample ~ 46 jot down a ~ number 11 leave ~ 46 make ~ for 9 take up a lot of ~ 46the root cause 53rough idea 14downright rude 8rule fl out a ~ 30 simple ~ 48rumour ~ fl ies around 20 dispel a ~ 52 spread a ~ 20run noun break into a ~ 52run verb ~ into diffi culties 7 ~ dry 31 ~ errands 13 ~ smoothly 36 ~ into trouble 7run up ~ a bill 1, 33 ~ curtains 9 ~ a huge debt 33 ~ an overdraft 33run-down area 35rural idyll 32rustic charm 32rustle up a meal 9get the sack 13touch of sadness 54safeguard someone’s interests 34conform to safety regulations 16boost sales 15stay the same 51poor sanitary conditions 35a shoal of sardines 54use SATNAV 36satisfi ed customer 16satisfy ~ a demand 15 ~ the requirements 30dip into savings 11say needless to ~ 10 not ~ a word 10 wouldn’t ~ no to 10it goes without saying 10

schedule draw up a ~ 28 stick to a ~ 28scheme fast-track ~ 12 harebrained ~ 59 introduce a neighbourhood

watch ~ 35 launch a ~ 28 tree-planting ~ 32distinguished scholar 17win a scholarship 17school ~ of dolphins 54 ~ of whales 54 attend ~ 17score noun ~ stands at 27score verb ~ an own goal 27the latest scores 27search call off a ~ 21, 52 nationwide ~ 21 send out a ~ party 26searing heat 31season festive ~ 23 new ~’s look 24seat ~ of learning 17 grab a ~ 5second home 41secret divulge a ~ 10 let someone in on a ~ 42 reveal a ~ 42 tell a ~ 10secure ~ a majority 21 ~ a place 17see ~ a decline 15 ~ the error of your ways 41 ~ a fall 15 ~ a growth 15 ~ off an intruder 11 ~ off an opponent 11 ~ a rise 15 be glad to ~ the back of 57seek permission 22, 30seize power 21, 39select a research topic 18sell a story 42unique selling point 15

lead a seminar 1send out a search party 26give someone a good sendoff 57senior moment 41sense ~ of achievement 60 ~ of adventure 26 ~ of purpose 60 make sound business ~ 15 talk a lot of ~ 10sentence be given a ~ 38 custodial ~ 38 serve out a ~ 38sentimental value 5, 41separate completely ~ 8 entirely ~ 8 totally ~ 8series of events 29serious medical condition 37seriously take a complaint ~ 16 take someone ~ 20serve out a sentence 38justice is served 38service next-day ~ 16 prompt ~ 16 provide an excellent ~ 16 unrivalled ~ 24set adjective ~ text 17set noun ~ of handlebars 25set verb ~ yourself clear objectives 15 ~ off a fi re alarm 52 ~ a trend 24 ~ the wheels in motion 53 ~ to workrain sets in 52negotiate a settlement 21severe ~ blow 49 face ~ weather conditions 26severely disrupted 25shake off a cold 37shape noun keep in ~ 27shape verb ~ your destiny 46 ~ someone’s life 46share prices fl uctuate 51sharp wit 45







shatter someone’s confi dence 59fl ock of sheep 54sheer ~ epic grandeur 26 ~ luxury 24 ~ quantity 50 ~ size 50provide shelter 35shift dramatic ~ 51 sudden ~ 51shirk responsibilities 43shiver down your spine 60shoal ~ of fi sh 54 ~ of sardines 54shock be in for a ~ 59 come as a bit of a ~ 57 nasty ~ 59 in a state of ~ 59shopping do the ~ 16 go ~ 16 online ~ 16short of space 46give it your best shot 56shoulder the blame 7broad shoulders 2show noun ~ of unity 21show verb ~ a decline 15 ~ a decrease 51 ~ a downward trend 51 ~ a fall 15 ~ a growth 15 ~ an improvement 51 ~ an increase 51 ~ initiative 17 ~ a rise 15 ~ an upward trend 51shut down a computer 36sick ~ with worry 59 worried ~ 59throw a sickie 13side ~ effects 37 the other ~ of the argument 55take a sideswipe 59move sideways 25sigh of relief 60let someone out of your sight 41do the sights 26

sign up for a course 17great signifi cance 50signifi cant ~ amount (of) 50 ~ impact 42 ~ number (of) 50 ~ quantity (of) 50increase signifi cantly 51silence ~ descends 47 ~ reigns 47 meet with a stony ~ 47fundamentally similar 55simple ~ reason 57 ~ rule 48 ~ truth 3simplicity itself 48simultaneous ~ equation 5 provide ~ translation 5sincerely hope 57situation cast light on a ~ 7 handle a diffi cult ~ 44size good ~ 50 sheer ~ 50skills advanced computer ~ 44 good computer ~ 44 hone your ~ 44 interpersonal ~ 44 master new ~ 13sleep decent night’s ~ 57 not lose any ~ over 57 lull someone to ~ 26slight ~ change of plan 28 ~ decrease 15 ~ increase 15slightly ~ different 8 ~ offensive 8slim ~ chance 7 ~ majority 21standards slip 3slippery customer 43hard slog 56slur your words 47small ~ amount 50 ~ minority 50

~ number 50 ~ percentage 50 ~ quantity 50smile broad ~ 2 dazzling ~ 45 friendly ~ 45 warm ~ 45run smoothly 36snack grab a ~ 6 have a ~ 6tasty snacks 24snippet of information 3fl urry of snow 54soak up atmosphere 11soaring crime rates 38temperature soars 31social ~ exclusion 34 ~ fabric 35 ~ network 40 ~ whirl 19soft whisper 47solar heating 31solution fi nd a ~ 31 long-term ~ 28 novel ~ 35 provide a ~ 56song break into ~ 52 burst into ~ 3sound adjective make ~ business sense 15sound noun ~ travels 47 make a ~ 47sounds like hard work 48source ~ of amusement 5 ~ of entertainment 5 ~ of fun 5 ~ of funding 5 ~ of income 5, 33 alternative energy ~ 31 cheap ~ 5 divulge a ~ 10 reliable ~ 5 rich ~ 5 valuable ~ 5sources close to 42







space confi ned ~ 46 short of ~ 46 take up a lot of ~ 46 vacant parking ~ 46 waste of ~ 46spark fears 52spate ~ of attacks 3, 39 ~ of thefts 3speak ~ properly 10 ~ very highly of 10speaking generally ~ 10 strictly ~ 10special ~ occasion 19 have a ~ charm 26spectacular mountains 1spectacularly successful 29speculation excite ~ 22 fl urry of ~ 54 fuel ~ 14 prompt ~ 53deliver a speech 21render speechless 4spell disaster 53sunny spells 26spend ~ a fortune 33 ~ quality time 19public spending 34shiver down your spine 60spirits ~ are high 26 boost ~ 26spoilt brat 41do sport 37do extreme sports 27spot an error 49spotlessly clean 8spread a rumour 20spring ~ to someone’s defence 40 ~ a surprise on 19sprinkling of cinnamon 54bring stability 39stable ~ environment 41 ~ relationship 40staff high turnover of ~ 13

join the ~ 12 lay off ~ 12 member of ~ 12stage ~ a protest 9 ~ a strike 13take a fi rm stance against 22stand noun make a ~ against 9stand verb ~ the test of time 40 ~ trial 38come up to standard 16standardise procedures 30standards ~ slip 3 adhere to ~ 30 exacting ~ 30put on standby 26score stands at 27star-studded cast 29startling originality 29state noun ~ of confusion 49 ~ of euphoria 60 in a ~ of shock 59state verb ~ an aim 10 ~ your business 10 ~ a goal 10 ~ a purpose 10issue a statement 22stay ~ the course 13 ~ the same 51steady growth 34steer the economy 34step-by-step approach 48stick ~ to a diet 19 ~ to a schedule 28stimulate growth 15, 34stinking rich 8play the stock market 1stockpile weapons 39meet with a stony silence 47stoop to that level 43put a stop to 52have a stopover 26store music 36sell a story 42straight ~ A student 17 give a ~ answer 58

walk ~ into a job 7in a straightforward way 48complete stranger 40strangled cry 47stubborn streak 45streaming cold 37street close off a ~ 52 crowded ~ 32 hit the high ~ 24strength build up your ~ 37 test of ~ 21strenuous effort 56stress increase your ~ levels 59 reduce your ~ level 37budget doesn’t stretch to 26strictly speaking 10strike ~ a balance (between) 55 go on ~ 13 pre-emptive ~ 39 stage a ~ 13 surgical ~ 39disaster strikes 49bear a striking resemblance to 45strikingly different 55stroke ~ of genius 54 ~ of luck 3, 54, 60 ~ of work 54strong ~ language 20 ~ point 45strongly ~ infl uence 8 ~ infl uenced 29struggle constant ~ 49 uphill ~ 56stubborn streak 45stuck in traffi c 25student mature ~ 17 straight A ~ 17undertake a study 18stunning range 24stunningly attractive 3grand style 24subject adjective ~ to police investigation 6







subject noun bring up the ~ 20 broach the ~ 20 change the ~ 20 core ~ 17 drop the ~ 20 read a ~ at university 17submit ~ assignments 6 ~ a report 18subscribe to the theory 14illegal substance 35substantial ~ amount (of) 50 ~ decrease 15 ~ increase 15 ~ number (of) 50 ~ quantity (of) 50 ~ reward 21subtle ~ difference 55 ~ distinction 55leafy suburbs 32success build on the ~ 34 enjoy great ~ 42 have great ~ 42 make a ~ of 9, 42 meet with ~ 34successful extremely ~ 60 spectacularly ~ 29sudden shift 51suffer ~ casualties 39 ~ at the hands of 59suggestion act on a ~ 28 come up with a ~ 1 tentative ~ 28make some suggestions 9summon up the energy 27sun-damaged hair 24sunny spells 26supplement your income 33endless supply 50support noun drum up ~ 28 provide moral ~ 40support verb ~ a family 41 ~ the hypothesis 18surge of adrenalin 60surgical strike 39

surprise ~ party 19 spring a ~ on 19mildly surprised 8survey carry out a ~ 16 do a ~ 16fi ght for survival 49suspense ~ builds up 29 bear the ~ 29swarm ~ of bees 54 ~ of locusts 54sweated labour 13sweeping change 51swipe a card 36switch channels 36systems crash 36tackle ~ the issue 18 ~ a problem 49traffi c tails back 25take ~ something badly 49 ~ a boat 5 ~ a complaint seriously 16 ~ your custom elsewhere 16 ~ delight in 60 ~ your driving test 25 ~ it easy for a while 3 ~ the easy way out 48 ~ exception to 59 ~ the fi eld 27 ~ a fi rm stance against 22 ~ the fl ak 43 ~ for granted 41 ~ industrial action 13 ~ issue with 22 ~ an overdose 37 ~ someone’s point 58 ~ priority over 12 ~ someone seriously 20 ~ a sideswipe 59 ~ the time to 48 ~ the view that 14 ~ something the wrong way 40take on responsibility 13take up ~ a challenge 27 ~ offi ce 11 ~ a post 12 ~ references 13 ~ a lot of room 46

~ a lot of space 46order a takeaway 19change takes place 51talent natural ~ 17 reveal a ~ 44talk ~ business 10 ~ nonsense 10 ~ a lot of sense 10talks ~ collapse 52 enter into ~ 21cut through red tape 30target ~ market 15 meet a ~ 15task break a ~ down 48 daunting ~ 13 perform a ~ 44menial tasks 13acquire a taste for 27tasty snacks 24levy a tax 34introduce green taxes 31hail a taxi 32team ~ effort 56 ~ of experts 1 head a ~ 7 work as a ~ 13wear and tear 36burst into tears 11perfect a technique 48harness technology 36prime-time television 21tell ~ someone’s fortune 10 ~ a secret 10 kiss and ~ 42temperature soars 31temperatures fl uctuate 51tempting offer 12tentative suggestion 28coin a term 9terminate ~ a contract 52 ~ a pregnancy 52terms on bad ~ 40 remain on friendly ~ 40abject terror 4







test noun ~ of strength 21 stand the ~ of time 40 take your (driving) ~ 25test verb ~ a theory 18set text 17identity theft 33spate of thefts 3theory formulate a ~ 18 subscribe to the ~ 14 test a ~ 18there’s no place like home 1think ~ highly of 29 ~ laterally 14 honestly ~ 14thinly disguised 45thirst ~ for adventure 26 ~ for knowledge 17thoroughly ~ ashamed 8 ~ enjoy 8 ~ recommend 29thought ~ occurs to 57 bear the ~ of 57 can’t face the ~ of 57 give something some ~ 14turn your thoughts to 5threat ~ hangs over 59 idle ~ 3 pose a ~ 49thriving industry 34throw ~ a sickie 13 ~ a party 19throwaway comment 22thrust of an argument 18dull thud 47clap of thunder 47tie the knot 23tighten controls 30time fi nd ~ 19 free up ~ 11 have a whale of a ~ 27 over the course of ~ 46 spend quality ~ 19 stand the test of ~ 40 take the ~ to 48

exports are fi ve times greater than imports 15act on a tip-off 11propose a toast 23keep someone on their toes 7put together a CV 12weighty tome 7top quality 16select a research topic 18regime topples 21totally ~ awesome 6 ~ dependent 8 ~ different 8 ~ out of order 43 ~ separate 8picturesque town 2touch ~ of class 54 ~ of humour 54 ~ of irony 54 ~ of sadness 54tough ~ challenge 5 ~ question 20toxic waste 31toy with an idea 28trace of an accent 47off the beaten track 26tradition ~ dates back to 23 age-old ~ 23 annual ~ 23 break with ~ 23 keep up the ~ 23 long-standing ~ 23 proud ~ 23 rich ~ 23 uphold a ~ 23wear traditional dress 23traffi c ~ builds up 25 ~ dies down 25 ~ eases off 25 ~ tails back 25 dense ~ 25 divert ~ 25 heavy ~ 25 oncoming ~ 25 stuck in ~ 25personality traits 45undergo a transformation 51provide simultaneous translation 5reliable public transport 32

travels news ~ fast 57 sound ~ 47respond well to treatment 37tree-planting scheme 32go trekking 26trend show a downward ~ 51 show an upward ~ 51 set a ~ 24trial adjourn a ~ 38 face ~ 38 put on ~ 38 stand ~ 38tribe ~ of baboons 54 ~ of monkeys 54tribute glowing ~ 42 pay ~ to 4play a dirty trick 43troops deploy ~ 39 withdraw ~ 39trouble ~ breaks out 21 not cause someone any ~ 57 not go to any ~ 57 not put someone to any ~ 57 run into ~ 7play truant 17uneasy truce 39dream comes true 60trumped-up charges 38trust noun abuse ~ 40 betray someone’s ~ 43, 58 win someone’s ~ 40trust verb ~ someone implicitly 44 not ~ an inch 43truth plain ~ 3 simple ~ 3be worth a try 56turn your thoughts to 5turn in a profi t 9life is turned upside-down 51high turnover of staff 13TV fl at-screen ~ 36 high-defi nition ~ 36occasional twinge 41unacceptable behaviour 45







unanimous verdict 38unbounded enthusiasm 50remain unchanged 51leave unchecked 34excruciatingly uncomfortable 24undeclared earnings 34underage drinking 35underestimate the value of 5undergo ~ a revival 51 ~ a transformation 51glimmer of understanding 54undertake a study 18preparations are underway 28undivided attention 41uneasy truce 39rising unemployment 34unexplored wilderness 26unfi t for human habitation 35uninterrupted economic growth 34unique selling point 15show of unity 21university graduate from ~ 17 read a subject at ~ 17unknown quantity 50highly unlikely 8unmitigated disaster 29unpaid overtime 13unprovoked attack 39unreliable ~ evidence 38 ~ witness 38quell unrest 52unrivalled service 24unsocial hours 13untimely death 37unveil a plan 28regular update 22uphill struggle 56uphold a tradition 23life is turned upside-down 51show an upward trend 51urban ~ living 32 ~ regeneration 32use SATNAV 36not utter a word 47utterly ~ absurd 8 ~ ridiculous 8vacant parking space 46vain hope 3valiant effort 56

valid driving licence 25valuable source 5value ~ for money 16, 34 assess something’s ~ 5 novelty ~ 5 place great ~ on 5 practical ~ 5 sentimental ~ 5, 41 underestimate the ~ of 5highly valued 44wide variation 55wide variety 50vast expanse 46vehicle emissions 31give vent to your frustration 59perfect venue 19verdict contest a ~ 38 overturn a ~ 38 unanimous ~ 38viable option 48fashion victim 24victory convincing ~ 27 proclaim a ~ 21take the view that 14vigorous defence 18picturesque village 1violence ~ erupts 39 ~ escalates 39 incite ~ 35 mindless ~ 43visit fl ying ~ 19 pay someone a ~ 19 whirlwind ~ 19vital ~ clue 21 absolutely ~ 31vociferous opponent 22voice ~ falters 47 booming ~ 47 dissenting ~ 22 gruff ~ 47 husky ~ 47 lose your ~ 47 muffl ed ~ 47 raise your ~ 47volume of work 12living wage 13walk straight into a job 7within walking distance 32

attention wanders 17warm smile 45heed a warning 56waste ~ of space 46 disposal of household ~ 31 dump ~ 31 recycle ~ 31 toxic ~ 31watch noun introduce a neighbourhood ~

scheme 35watch verb ~ what you eat 37concentration wavers 17way in a straightforward ~ 48 take the easy ~ out 48 take something the wrong ~ 40ways change your ~ 31 explore different ~ 48 see the error of your ~ 41stockpile weapons 39wear ~ and tear 36 ~ traditional dress 23weather ~ patterns 31 adverse ~ conditions 49 face severe ~ conditions 26 inclement ~ 2wedded bliss 23fairytale wedding 42weighty ~ matters 7 ~ problems 7 ~ tome 7welcome ~ relief 57 make someone ~ 19well ~ good 6 ~ qualifi ed 44 respond ~ to treatment 37a well-deserved reputation 29have a whale of a time 27whales pod of ~ 54 school of ~ 54what ~’s in fashion 24 watch ~ you eat 37set the wheels in motion 53take it easy for a while 3







pander to someone’s every whim 41social whirl 19whirlwind visit 19soft whisper 47whole gamut of emotions 54wholeheartedly recommend 44wide ~ choice 50 ~ range 1, 50 ~ variation 55 ~ variety 50differ widely 55widespread ~ belief 14 ~ fl ooding 31, 49 ~ looting 49go wild 27unexplored wilderness 26wildly ~ exaggerated 8 ~ inaccurate 8 fl uctuate ~ 51win ~ an argument 20 ~ the battle 5 ~ a scholarship 17 ~ someone’s trust 40offshore wind farm 31wine and dine 19wining and dining 19declare someone the winner 10wireless hotspot 36wisdom impart ~ 10 words of ~ 1respect someone’s wishes 41sharp wit 45withdraw troops 39within ~ living memory 46 ~ walking distance 32it goes without saying 10withstand ~ the impact 3 ~ pressure 3unreliable witness 38pack of wolves 54changed woman 51absolutely wonderful 8word four-letter ~ 20 have a ~ with 6 not say a ~ 10 not utter a ~ 47

words ~ of wisdom 1 slur your ~ 47work noun do ~ 12 nasty piece of ~ 43 set to ~ 4 sounds like hard ~ 48 stroke of ~ 54 volume of ~ 12work verb ~ to someone’s advantage 60 ~ as a team 13 make a relationship ~ 40work up an appetite 11working hypothesis 18heavy workload 13world of difference 55worried sick 59sick with worry 59be worth a try 56wouldn’t say no to 10wreak havoc 53wrestle with a problem 14banish wrinkles 24write off a debt 33take something the wrong way 40wrongfully dismiss 13yawning gap 55academic year 17be given a yellow card 27disaffected youth 41






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