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The plane rose high enough to ..................... the trees. 2)
He couldn't tell what .................... of car he was driving.
Will you help me .................... out this cupboard?
She looks like she's on the ..................... this evening.
An investigation may be needed to uncover the facts and
John seems to be living in a world of .................... -believe. .................... the air. 3)
No wonder the car won't start. The battery is as
4) She is in first .................... in the competition.
.................... as a dodo.
The meeting took .................... on Wednesday.
I couldn't give you a ring because the phone was…
There were clothes all over the .................... .
She was pronounced .................... on arrival.
5) There were many people from every .................... of the world.
He found himself in a very tight .................... .
Turn left and the shop is just round the ......................... .
show hide answer 1CLEAR NOUN/ ADJECTIVE/VERB/ADVERB
(v) clear => to jump over or get past something without touching it.
(v) clear out => to make something empty and clean by removing things.
(v) clear the air => to improve a difficult or tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(adj) as clear as mud =>used humorously to say that something is very difficult to understand.
(v) clear your throat => to cough so that you can speak clearly.
(adv) keep/stay/steer clear => to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems.
show hide answer 2 MAKE VERB/NOUN
(n) make of => the name of a particular product or of the company that makes it.
(n) on the make => trying to get money or an advantage for yourself.
(n) make-believe => pretending and imagining.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(v) make up your mind => to make a decision.
(n) make-up => lipstick, powder and other cosmetics that you put on your face.
(v) make do => to use sth as a poor substitute for sth else.
(v) make the most of => to gain as much advantage, enjoyment, etc. as you can.
(v) make or break => to cause something or someone either to be very successful or to fail completely.
show hide answer 3 DEAD NOUN/ADVERB/ADJECTIVE
(adj) as dead as a dodo => completely dead or inactive, or no longer used.
(adj) the phone is dead=> the phone is not working because there is no power.
(adj) dead on arrival => already dead when arriving at hospital.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(adj) a dead duck => a plan, an event, etc. that has failed or is certain to fail and that is therefore not worth discussing.
(adj) the dead hand of something => an influence that controls or restricts something.
(adj) dead beat/tired => very tired.
(adj) dead ringer => someone who looks exactly like someone else.
show hide answer 4PLACE VERB/NOUN
(n) in the first place => the first position of being a member of a sports team.
(n) take place => to happen, especially according to plan.
(n) all over the place => everywhere.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) in place of => instead.
(n) fall into place => to become clear in your mind.
(n) out of place => not in the correct position.
(n) not have a hair out of place => to look extremely clean and neat.
(v) place somebody on a pedestal => to admire somebody so much that you do not see their faults.
show hide answer 5 CORNER VERB/NOUN
(n) from every corner of the world => from lots of different places.
(n) a tight corner => a very difficult or dangerous situation.
(n) (just) round the corner => very near.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) cut corners => to spend less time or money on sth that you should.
(n) turn the corner => to pass a very important point in an illness or a difficult situation and begin to improve.
(v) corner the market => to get control of the trade in a particular type of goods.
(n) see something out of the corner of your eye => to notice something accidentally, without turning your head.
1)He is an expert in this .................... .
2)The animal was so clever that it seemed almost .................... .
The army was in the .................... awaiting action.
His speeches lack the .................... touch.
How many players are on the .................... for each football team?
It's important to understand what we are as .................... beings.
3)She had to ...... out after the first round because she broke her leg.
4)He's got a wife and five children to .................... .
Can we .................... the subject, please.
Mike turned to crime to .................... his habit.
When you're in Italy .................... a line , will you?
There was simply no evidence to ..................... such a theory.
5)He was a dedicated and great leader yet he lacked the .................... touch.
If she has any .................... sense, she'll leave him.
All those insects are as .................... dirt around here.
show hide answer 1 FIELD NOUN/VERB
(n) In this field => a particular subject or activity that sb works in or is interested in.
(n) In the field (of battle) => the place where there is fighting in a war.
(n) On the field => an area of ground where sports are played.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) take the field => go onto the field.
(n) lead the field => be ahead of the others.
(n) have a field day => to be given the opportunity to do something that you enjoy.
(n) play the field => to have sexual relationships with a lot of different people.
show hide answer 2 HUMAN NOUN/ADJECTIVE
(adj) human => belonging to or relating to people.
(adj) human touch => the ability to make people feel relaxed when they meet them.
(n) human being => a person rather than an animal or a machine.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(adj) the human face of => a person who is involved in a subject, issue, etc. and makes it easier for ordinary people to understand .
(adj) human nature => Feelings and behaviour that all human beings normally have.
(adj) somebody is only human => used to say that someone should not be blamed for what they have done.
show hide answer 3 DROP NOUN/VERB
(v) drop out => to no longer take part in or be part of something.
(v) drop the subject => to stop doing or discussing something.
(v) drop a line => to write a short note or letter to someone.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(v) drop a brick/clanger =>to say something that offends or embarrasses somebody.
(v) drop it => stop talking about it.
(v) drop a hint => to say or do something in order to show somebody.
(v) you could hear a pin drop => it was extremely quiet.
show hide answer 4 SUPPORT VERB/NOUN
(v) support => to supply your family etc with food and clothes.
(v) support a habit =>to get money in order to pay for a bad habit, especially drugs.
(v) support a theory => to help to show that something is true.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) technical support => technical help that a company gives to customers.
(n) support group => a group of people who meet to help each other with problems.
(n) income support => the money that the government pays to people who have no income or a very low income.
(n) moral support => the act of giving encouragement by showing your approval and interest, rather than by giving financial or practical support.
show hide answer 5 COMMON ADJECTIVE/NOUN
(adj) the common touch => the ability of a powerful or famous person to talk to and understand ordinary people.
(adj) common sense => the ability to behave in a sensible way.
(adj) as common as dirt => existing in large numbers or in many places.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(adj) common knowledge => something everyone knows.
(adj) the common cold => a common illness that affects the nose and/or throat, making you cough.
(adj) make/find common cause => to join with other people or groups in order to achieve something.
1) Of course she's coming - She doesn't want to..... out on all the fun!
2) He never took ..................... in our meetings.
I've got to send her a birthday card as I don't want to ....... the boat.
There is concern on the…. of the workers that the company will close.
It was a good opportunity which it would be a pity to ................
He took the joke in good .........., refusing to be upset by it.
3) They are very concerned about the ..................... of the castle.
4) The spilt coffee has left a ....................... on the carpet.
Several factors are involved in this unhappy .................... of affairs.
All the opinion polls were seriously wide off the .................... .
This new TV set reflects the ............ of-the-art in screen technology.
It's enough! You're overstepped the ................... .
5) A ...................... saying NO EXIT hung over the door.
I have been waiting for three hours but there is still no .................... of him.
Clouds are often a ....................... of rain.
show hide answer 1 MISS NOUN/VERB
(v) miss out on sth => to not have the chance to do something that you enjoy.
(v) miss the boat => to be left behind, miss an opportunity.
(v) miss (opportunity)=> to fail to hit, catch, reach, etc. something.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(v) miss your guess => to make a mistake.
(v) miss the point => to not understand the main point of what someone is saying.
(v)near miss => a situation in which something almost happens, or someone almost achieves something.
(v) miss something => to avoid something unpleasant.
show hide answer 2 PART VERB/NOUN/ADVERB/ADJECTIVE
(n) take part in => to be one of a group of people doing something.
(n) on the part of => done or felt by a particular person.
(n) take something in good part => to accept sth unpleasant without complaining.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) for my part => as far as it concerns me.
(n) play a part => be involved in or have an influence on something.
(n) the best ( better) part => most.
(n) part and parcel of something => an essential part of something.
(n) on the part of somebody/on somebody's part => done or felt by a particular person.
show hide answer 3 STATE NOUN/VERB/ADJECTIVE
(n) state of => the condition in which a thing or person is.
(n) a state of affairs => a situation, especially a bad one.
(n) state-of-the-art => using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) the state of play => the position reached in an activity that has not finished yet.
(n) be in/get into a state => to be/become excited or anxious.
(n) head of state => the official leader of a country who is sometimes also the leader of the government.
(n) in a state of grace => having been forgiven by God for the wrong or evil things you have done.
show hide answer 4 MARK VERB/NOUN
(n) leave mark => a spot or dirty area on something that spoils its appearance.
(n) wide off the mark => not correct.
(n) overstep the mark => to behave in a way that people think is not acceptable.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) be on the mark => to be accurate or correct.
(n) hit/miss the mark => to succeed/fail in achieving or guessing something.
(n) up to the mark => as good as it/they should be.
(v) mark time => to pass the time while you wait for something more interesting.
(n) be quick/slow/first etc off the mark => to be quick, slow, first etc to understand things or react to situations.
show hide answer 5 SIGN NOUN/VERB
(n) sign => a notice that gives information to the public.
(n) there is no sign of => said that sb or sth is not in a place or cannot be found.
(n) a sign of => something that is evidence of something else.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) a sign of the times => something that you feel shows what things are like now, especially how bad they are.
(v) sign on the dotted line => to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy something or do something.
(v) signed and sealed => definite, because all the legal documents have been signed.
(n) sign language => a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear well.
1) He had been drinking all day and was still .................... .
2) We could ask my parents to lend us the money as a last ........ .
She has bought that .................... -fidelity digital camera.
There are hopes that the conflict can be resolved without ....... to
You have a .................... opinion of yourself. violence.
Brighton is a popular .................... in Great Britain.
3) There was nothing I could do but put a brave .................... on it.
4) I don't .................... about the money anymore.
They carried on smiling in the .................... of adversity.
Would you .................... for a cup of coffee?
I'd love to meet her .................... -to-face some day.
I really couldn't .................... less what you do!
5) The children all .................... when the headmaster came in.
It was a big challenge, but he .................... to the occasion.
The sun .................... above the horizon.
show hide answer 1 HIGH NOUN/ADJECTIVE/ADVERB
(adj) high => behaving in an excited way because of the effects of alcohol or drugs.
(adj)high-fidelity => high fidelity equipment produces sound that is very clear.
(adj) high opinion of => showing a lot of approval or respect for somebody.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
high and dry => in a difficult situation, without help or money.
(n) be (in) for the high jump => if someone is for the high jump, they will be punished for something they have done wrong.
(adj) high and mighty => behaving as though you think you are more important than others.
(adv) be riding high => to feel very happy and confident.
show hide answer 2 RESORT VERB/NOUN
(n) as a last resort => what you will do if everything else fails.
(n) without resort to something => the act of using something, especially something bad or unpleasant,
(n) resort => a place where a lot of people go on holiday/vacation.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) first resort => what you will do first before you try other things.
(v) resort to doing something => to make use of something, especially something bad, as a means of achieving something.
(n) in the last resort => in the end.
show hide answer 3 FACE NOUN/VERB
(n) put a brave face on => to pretend that you feel confident when you do not.
(n) in the face of => in spite of something.
(n) face-to-face => in person, in the actual presence of another.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(v) face the music => to bear your punishment bravely.
(n) make/pull a face => to twist your face into a strange expression.
(n) lose face => to suffer shame.
(n) face-off => an argument or a fight.
(adj) face-saving => intended to protect sb's reputation and to avoid embarrassment.
show hide answer 4 CARE VERB/NOUN
(v) care about => to feel that something is important and worth worrying about.
(v) would you care for sth => used to ask somebody politely if they would like sth.
(v) couldn't care less => used to say, often rudely, that you do not think that somebody/something is important or worth worrying about.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) take care => used when saying goodbye to family and friends.
(n) under the care of somebody => receiving medical care from somebody
(v) care to do something => to make the effort to do something.
show hide answer 5 ROSE VERB/NOUN
(v) rise => to stand up.
(v) rise to the occasion => to show you are able to deal with a situation, problem.
(v) rise (of sun) => when the sun, moon, etc. rises, it appears above the horizon.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) give rise to => to cause.
(v) rise to your full height => to stand straight and tall in order to show your determination or high status.
(adj) high-rise => very tall and having a lot of floors.
(v) rise and shine => used humorously to tell someone to wake up and get out of bed.
1) She must be joking saying she believes John. He's lying through his ... 2) The party had hoped to win mass support among the working ....
The terrorist was armed to the .................... when he was caught.
The cat won first prize in its .................... in the cat show.
In the ................. of violent criticism, he went ahead with his plan.
Check out the unique facilities and services we offer in economy....
3) I spent the afternoon reading under the .............. of an umbrella.
4) Mark is working as a mountain .................... in the Swiss Alp.
The London Bus really puts our Public Transport System in the ... .
Don't forget to buy the TV .................... while in the town.
A good artist can produce a very realistic effect using only light and ... .
He will .................... his affairs with discretion.
5) She's been on unemployment ..................... for six years now.
He repeated his words of welcome for the .................... of those who had arrived late.
We are organizing a ................... concert next month.
show hide answer 1 TEETH NOUN
(n) lie through your teeth => to say something that is not true at all.
(n) armed to the teeth => carrying a lot of weapons.
(n) in the teeth of something => despite problems, opposition, etc.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) set somebody's teeth on edge = > to make somebody feel physically uncomfortable.
(n) by the skin of your teeth => if you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just succeed in doing it, and very nearly failed to do it.
(n) a kick in the teeth => a great disappointment; something that hurts somebody/something emotionally.
show hide answer 2 CLASS VERB/NOUN/ADJECTIVE
(n) working class => the social class whose members do not have much money.
(n) in its class => group of people or things that are alike in some way.
(n) economy class => the cheapest type of seats in a plane.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) take classes => a series of classes on a particular subject.
(n) class consciousness => knowledge and understanding of the class system, and of your own and other people's social class.
(n) upper class => the groups of people that are considered to have the highest social status and that have more money and/or power than other people in society.
show hide answer 3 SHADE NOUN/VERB
(n) under the shade of => an area that is dark and cool under or behind something.
(n) put sth/sb in the shade =>to be much better or more impressive than sb/sth.
(n) light and shade => different parts of the character of sb or the quality of a thing.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(v) shade into something => to change gradually into something else, so that you cannot tell where one thing ends and the other thing begins.
(n) shades of somebody/something => used to say that someone or something reminds you of another person or thing.
(n) have it made in the shade => to be extremely rich.
show hide answer 4 GUIDE VERB/NOUN
(n) guide => a person who shows the way to go, points out interesting things.
(n) TV guide => TV listing.
(v) guide => to explain to somebody how to do something, especially sth difficult.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) guide dog => a dog trained to guide a blind person.
(n) a guide to => a book or piece of writing that provides information on a particular subject or explains how to do something.
(n) guide-book => a book about a city, country etc.
(n) guided missile => a missile that can be controlled while in the air by electronic equipment.
show hide answer 5 BENEFIT NOUN/VERB
(n) unemployment benefit => money paid by the government to sb unemployed.
(n) for the benefit of => especially in order to help or be useful to somebody.
(n) benefit concert => a concert, performance etc arranged to make money for.
OTHER COLLOCATIONS AND FIXED PHRASES:
(n) give somebody the benefit of the doubt => to accept that somebody has told the truth or has not done something wrong because you
cannot prove that they have not.
(n) with the benefit of hindsight/experience => used to say it is easier to know the right thing to do after something has happened or if you have a lot of experience.
(n) fringe benefit => extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages.
The committee decided to ................................. the money equally between the two charities.
I can't believe that John and Maggie have decided to ....................... up after 20 years of marriage.
To serve a watermelon you need to ......................... it down the centre with a sharp knife.
38 Sally's front tooth is very ............................ - I'm sure it'll come out soon.
Jane has Iost so much weight that all her clothes are too ........................
The horse got ................................ from the stable and started trotting towards the road.
39 The thief ........................... the watch into his pocket when he thought no one was looking.
Several visitors to the castle almost ............................. on the newly polished floor.
The speaker .................................. a few references to the local football team into his speech, which
the audience appreciated greatly.
40 Chrís arrived very early for his flight in order to be at the ............................. of the queue when the check-in desk opened.
My sister's got a really good .............................. for figures, but I'm hopeless at maths.
George has just been promoted to ............................. of department so he'll be even more busy from now on.
41 The restaurant ................................. out of fish quite early on in the evening.
The boat .................................... into a storm as it neared the French coast.
Mrs Benson .................................... the company single-handed alter her husband's death.
42 This is the exact .................................. where the famous scene from the film was shot.
When they felt the first .......................... of rain, they gathered the picnic together and rushed inside.
The high .................................... of my trip around India was definitely the trip to Calcutta.
38 Nikki already had a .......................... idea of how she wanted her career to develop.
It soon became .............................. that Paula would not be able to finish the race.
The area in front of the tire exit should be kept .............................. at all times.
39 It's hard to .............................. how tall buildings are when you see them from the air.
I have been asked to .................................. a song-writing competition.
It's a mistake to ................................ people by appearances alone.
40 'l'ye got to go now, but l'II try to ............................ up with you later in the park,' said Jake.
The organisers agreed to ............................. the costs of clearing up after the pop concert.
The company has failed to ........................ its targets for the second consecutive year.
41 'We've achieved a great deal in a short ............................ of time,' said the company director.
Mandy liked most things about her friend's new honre but thought that the dining table
took up far too much ..................
'I've arranged a car parking ............................ for you,' said the administrator.
42 My neighbour is 96 but is still able to waik without the ............................ of a stick.
The electronic whiteboard is a wonderful new learning ............................ for use in the classroom.
Flights carrying ............................ donated by charity organisations are now arriving in the areas
affected by drought every day.
38 The new law means that the tax system will ........................ in a different way from now on.
Before you ........................ this machinery, make sure you are wearing the appropriate safety gear.
The surgeon decided not to .............................. as he felt that the patient's condition would improve without surgery.
39 'I think this would be a good............................... at which to take a break,' said the tour guide.
Everyone agreed with Janine's ........................... that the accounts could have been falsified.
The students felt discouraged because what they were doing didn't seem to have any 40
Stella bought the ............................... for her new living-room curtains in the market and made them up herself.
Jake is going to Italy to get .............................. for his new historical novel, which will be set in Ancient Rome.
A waterproof ................................ such as plastic or glass should be used to cover the top of the box.41 The group a new album last month.
The engineer ........................... the safety catch carefully and then started the machina
Last year the factory ............................. five per cent more toxic fumes into the atmosphere.
42 1 think that your brother will ....................... an excellent doctor when he qualifies.
1 am afraid 1 can't................................. the meeting on Saturday because 1'm busy.
What do you .................................. of the new manager in the production department?
38 Professor Nilsson is one of the leading experts in the ....................... of genetic research.
The company wanted to purchase the football ......................... so as to build a new supermarket there.
The walkers were told that they did not have permission to cross the .......................
39 The company ....................... its awards ceremony in March Iast year.
John ...................... the ladder firmly while his father painted the window frame.
The file that was destroyed .......................... some extremely important information.
40 I told the builders that the wall .................... rather damp when I touched it.
Dr Rowan ...................... that it was time for him to retire after fifteen years as chairman.
Karin ................... in her bag hoping her wallet was there.
41 There is unlikely to be any ...................... in the weather this week.
Johann says he is really looking forward to his holiday because he needs a ........................
Could you let me have some.........................for the parking meter?
42 My father gave me a lift into town and ........................ me at the railway station.
The estate agent ...................... the asking price for the house in the hoye of a quick sale.
Without any warning a piece of plaster suddenly ...................... from the ceiling. 38 loose 39 slipped 40 head 41 ran 42 spot 38 clear 39 judge 40 meet 41 space 42 aid 38 operate 39 point 40 material 41 released 42 make 38 field 39 held 40 felt 41 change 42 dropped
0 I was on the .... of booking my flight when my boss said that l might have to change my holiday dates.
As the meeting drew to a close, the chairperson moved on to the final on the agenda.
Theo couldn't see theof getting to the airport too early, as the check-in desk only opened one hour before the flight departed.
38 Although not a active speaker, Max can express his ideas in English with a ..„.. degree of accuracy.
Ali members of Melanie's family have the same very . . hair.
Wallace didn't think it was. that he was asked to work longer hours than his colleagues
39 Our teacher us through the poem line by line, alter which we began to understand it Andrew
extensive notes during the lecture, because he wanted to remember exactly what the scientist said. Zoe
down the name and address of the company that her uncle said was looking for temporary staff.
40 Just because your parents are both teachers, it doesn't ...... that you'll be one, too.
To get to the campsite, . the road round to the left and then turn right opposite the supermarket.
Millions of viewers. the fortunes of the characters in the soap opera every week
41 When groups of visitors come to tire castle, guides them round and answer their questions
The fact that sales of classical music CDs have fallen just goes to ...... how much is being downloaded from the Internet.
Any imperfections in the material will up when it is put under a microscope.
42 There has been a steadyin the number of guidebooks published recently.
As she'd taken on a lot of extra responsibility at work, Martina felt justified in putting in for a ......
The ancient farmhouse had been built on a slightoverlooking the vast open plain. 0 Point