collocations 2 Flashcards
face (up to) the facts
You’re never going to run in the Olympics. It’s time
you faced (up to) the facts.
shoulder the blame
Although others were also responsible for the
problem, Alice decided to shoulder the blame.(take responsibility for
something bad)
footing the bill
Choose what you like from the menu – the
company is footing the bill.
head a team
Jo heads a team working on crime prevention
keep someone on their toes
Having three sons under the age of five keeps
Jana on her toes.
have an eye for
Gina has an eye for detail, so ask her to check the
report.
go hand in hand with
Unemployment goes hand in hand with social
unrest.
abide by the decision
The Justice Minister said he would abide by the decision of the High Court to free the prisoner.
take up office
The new regional governor will take up office on
1 March, following his party’s recent election victory.
The Education Commission has been asked by the
government to come up with an alternative to the
present schools examination system.
soaking up the atmosphere
A: It was great just sitting in the sunshine and enjoying the feel of the place, wasn’t it?
B: Yes, it was nice to just sit there soaking up the atmosphere.
free up some time
I think we should both arrange our work schedules so
we don’t have to work in May.
B: Yes, I’ll try to free up some time so we can go away
together.
keeping up
A: I’m finding it hard to find time to practise the French
I learnt at school.
B: Yes, I have a similar problem keeping up my Spanish.
work up an appetite
A: Well, all that gardening has made me hungry.
B: Yes, it certainly helps to work up an appetite.
fit in
A: It’d suit my arrangements if we could meet up at lunchtime.
B: Yes, that would fit in perfectly with my plans too.
live up to my expectations
A: The hotel wasn’t as good as I thought it would be.
B: No, it didn’t live up to my expectations either.
