Collocations Flashcards
1
Q
a rushed promise
A
a promise that was given without thinking about the concequences
2
Q
a feeble excuse
A
a false excuse
3
Q
to pick a fight
A
to start a fight
4
Q
a wild accusation
A
an accusation that’s not based on facts and probably false
5
Q
to exchange pleasentries
A
smalltalk
6
Q
to pay a compliment
A
to give a compliment
7
Q
fishing for compliments
A
begging for compliments
8
Q
a backhanded compliment
A
a compliment that is also criticising
9
Q
to drop hints
A
to give tips about wishes
10
Q
to hazard a guess
A
make a guess without knowing
11
Q
to ask a favor
A
asking sb to do st for you
12
Q
to apologise pofusely
A
to apologise a lot
13
Q
a tentative suggestion
A
suggestion based on feelings
14
Q
a sweeping generalisation
A
using stereotypes
15
Q
a measured response
A
a rational response
