Collocations CPE

Collocations CPE

Collocations CPE


M. W.
This set of flashcards helps university-level English learners master collocations, focusing on vocabulary and expressions. It includes phrases like "give as good as you get," "get things done," and "bite off more than you can chew." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from the target language to the source language. Ideal for advanced learners, these cards enhance fluency and communication skills, making them perfect for students and professionals aiming to refine their English proficiency.
Flashcards
80
Students
7
Language
English
Category
English
Level
University
Created / Updated
28.05.2016 / 11.11.2022

Flashcards

the sound of birds ("talking")

the twittering of birds

the sound of leaves when wind blows through

the crunch of dry leaves

the sound of an animal digging in the dirt

scrabbling in the undergrowth (ex. mouse)

the sound of the ocean (when you're lying at the beach)

lapping of waves

the sound of the ocean (when it's in motion)

roar of the ocean

the sound of thunder

daps of thunder

the sound of wind

whistling of the wind

the sound of rain

patter of rain

to explore

carry out researches

As you wish..

It's up to you

the blame is to put on sb.

The onus is on sb.

sb. should have better done that instead of that

One had better not..

Schutzbrillen müssen getragen werden.

protective glasses are to be worn by..

to get used to sth.

grow accustomed

very many faults

strewn with errors

to make sth. worse than it's been before

to exacerbate something

in regular motion

on the move

uniqueness

from quirks in each individuals

to be predisposed

be prone to

to consider sth.

take sth. into account

to do sth. very often

repeatedly continually

say sth. without thinking

say sth. off the top of your head

a weight of your shoulders

be a load off your mind

can't solve a problem

be at your wits end

being the advising person behind a project

be the brain behind sth.

to be confronted with sth.

come face to face with sth.

to think of sth.

cross sb's mind

telling what you really think

give sb. a piece of your mind / have a good mind to do sth.

to be arrogant (newly)

go to sb's head

character

have a mind on it's own

pokerface

keep a straight face

keep calm

keep your wits about you

be stubborn

bang your head against a brick wall

to think heavily about sth.

rack your brains

keep calm

put your mind at rest

I don't understand

It's Greek to me

to disappear

vanish into thin air

to compromise

to budge an inch

to not find the words

to be tongue tied

have not slept all night long

slept not one wink

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