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Collocations and Phrasal Verbs for English Certification

30 flashcards on common collocations and phrasal verbs for B2-C2 English language certification practice. Original study material.

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make a decision
Collocation: we 'make' (not 'do') a decision. Example: She made a decision to change course.
2
do someone a favour
Collocation with 'do'. Example: Could you do me a favour and hold the door?
3
pay attention to
Collocation: 'pay' attention. Example: Pay attention to the instructions.
4
take place
To happen (of an arranged event). Example: The ceremony will take place on Friday.
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reach an agreement
Collocation: parties 'reach' an agreement. Example: The two sides reached an agreement after long talks.
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a stroke of luck
A sudden piece of good fortune. Example: Finding the key was a stroke of luck.
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in the long run
Over a long period; eventually. Example: Saving now will pay off in the long run.
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meet a deadline
Complete work in time. Example: We worked all night to meet the deadline.
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raise a question
To bring up a topic for discussion. Example: Her speech raised an important question.
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run a risk
To be exposed to danger. Example: Drivers who speed run the risk of an accident.
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heavy traffic / heavy rain
Typical adjective + noun pairs with 'heavy' (not 'strong'). Example: We were delayed by heavy traffic.
12
strong coffee / strong wind
Typical pairs with 'strong' (not 'heavy' for coffee). Example: A strong wind blew all night.
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put up with
Tolerate. Example: I can't put up with this noise any longer.
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put off
Postpone. Example: They put off the match until Saturday.
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take after
Resemble a parent or relative. Example: He takes after his father.
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look forward to
Anticipate with pleasure; followed by -ing. Example: I look forward to meeting you.
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run out of
Have no more of something. Example: We have run out of milk.
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give up
Stop doing something; surrender. Example: She gave up smoking last year.
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carry out
Perform or complete (a plan, test, task). Example: Scientists carried out the experiment twice.
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come up with
Think of an idea or plan. Example: She came up with a solution quickly.
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turn down
Refuse an offer; reduce volume. Example: He turned down the job offer.
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bring up
Raise a child; mention a topic. Example: She was brought up by her grandparents.
23
get over
Recover from an illness or shock. Example: It took weeks to get over the flu.
24
fall out with
Quarrel with someone. Example: He fell out with his brother over money.
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make up for
Compensate for something. Example: Extra effort can make up for lack of experience.
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set up
Establish or arrange. Example: They set up a small business in Limassol.
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break down
Stop working (of a machine); lose control of emotions. Example: Our car broke down on the motorway.
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cut down on
Reduce the amount of. Example: The doctor told him to cut down on sugar.
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catch up with
Reach the same level or position as someone ahead. Example: She worked hard to catch up with the class.
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look into
Investigate. Example: The council will look into the complaint.

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