English collocations in

use
Strong, fixed and weak
collocations
 English collocations in use
Verb + noun
Ex.
1. Draw up a list/a contract
2. Pass up a chance/an opportunity
3. Withstand pressure/the impact
Noun + verb
Ex.
4. Opportunity arise
5. Standards slip
6. Teeth chatter
 English collocations in use
Noun + noun
Ex.
1. A spate of attacks/thefts
2. A barrage of questions/insults
3. A stroke of luck
4. A snippet of information
Adjective + noun
Ex.
5. An idle threat
 English collocations in use
Adjective + noun
Ex.
1. Wait in the vain hope
2. Mounting concern/criticism/fury over
3. Simple/plain truth
Adverb + adjective
Ex.
4. Intensely personal
5. Stunningly attractive
 English collocations in use
Verb + adverb or prepositional phrase
Ex.
1. Fail miserably
2. Drive recklessly
3. Burst into song
4. Foam at the mouth
Others.
5. Take it easy for a while
6. Put the past behind you