Family Collocations
someone who is ambitious, determined, and proactive
go-getter
"I'll be at work till late tonight", said Blanca.
Blanca announced that she would be at work late that night.
let someone know what’s happening
keep posted
The manager threatened to resign if they didn't increase her salary
UNLESS
The manager threatened that ............. her salary
she would resign unless they increased
someone who is resistant to change
he/she is set in his/her ways
"I don't eat fish", said Muna.
Muna refused to eat fish.
Try not to be noticed
But fashion owes more to science than some …….. might like to admit. (ENTHUSE)
ENTHUSIASTS
someone who is influential, powerful, and actively involved in bringing about change
a mover and shaker
"I broke the mirror", said Rocio.
Rocio admitted that he had broken the mirror.
OR to breaking
To stay calm
To keep (your) cool
Dancing can really help your ...... wellbeing. PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGICAL
someone who is stingy or unwilling to spend money
a cheapskate
"I'll pay you back be the end of this month", said Angela.
Angela promised to pay me back by the end of that month
To continue to know
To keep (someone) posted
She doesn't appreciate the work I do for her. She takes me for ......... GIVEN / GRANTED / GRATEFUL/ GONE
GRANTED
someone who is a little crazy or mentally unstable
has a screw loose
Let's go out this Friday!
My friend suggested that we (should) go out that Friday
To stop yourself smiling or laughing
To keep a straight face
Dave is very fast so no surprisingly he came first in the race. (CAME) Dave is a fast runner so it ........... that he came first in the race
CAME AS NO SURPRISE