Collocation Flashcards
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smartly dressed /ˈsmɑːtli drest/
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smartly dressed /ˈsmɑːtli drest/
- wearing neat, formal or stylish clothing
- He (was) smartly dressed at the meeting.
- She (is) smartly dressed
2
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Fancy dress
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Fancy dress: is a compound noun in English that means clothes you wear to appear as a different character.
e.g. at Halloween.
3
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hearty breakfast /ˈhɑːti ˈbrekfəst/
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hearty breakfast /ˈhɑːti ˈbrekfəst/
- a large and satisfying morning meal
- A hearty breakfast sets you up for a good day.
4
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team spirit /tiːm ˈspɪrɪt/
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team spirit /tiːm ˈspɪrɪt/
- the feelings of enthusiasm, loyalty and a sense of belonging among the members of a team
- Team spirit is crucial for winning games.
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digital footprint /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈfʊtprɪnt/
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digital footprint /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈfʊtprɪnt/
- the data left behind when using the internet
- Your digital footprint helps companies target advertisements towards you.
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office politics /??f?s ‘p?l?t?ks/
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office politics /??f?s ‘p?l?t?ks/
- the use of power or influence for personal gain at work
- Don’t waste your time with office politics
7
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to lose one’s appetite /luːz wʌnz
ˈæpɪtaɪt/
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to lose one’s appetite /luːz wʌnz
ˈæpɪtaɪt/
- to not feel hungry and to not feel like eating food
- Helen has completely lost her appetite.
8
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urban sprawl /ˈɜːbən ˈsprɔːl/
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urban sprawl /ˈɜːbən ˈsprɔːl/
- the spread of an urban area into neighbouring areas
- Urban sprawl is becoming a significant issue for city planners.
9
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a frosty reception /ə ˈfrɒstɪ rɪˈsepʃən/
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a frosty reception /ə ˈfrɒstɪ rɪˈsepʃən/
- a cold response or reaction to something
- My idea got a very frosty reception when I floated it in the meeting.
