Adjectives + noun collocations
A serious argument between people, often emotional and prolonged.
A bitter row
To recover from an illness or difficult experience.
get over (an illness)
Something happens extremely quickly, almost immediately.
in an instant
Feeling slightly angry or annoyed.
irritated
Always ready to try new and exciting experiences.
adventurous
When something is widely known by everyone.
common knowledge
To invent or produce an idea or solution.
come up with (an idea)
Two things are closely connected and often occur together.
go hand in hand (with)
Feeling worried and nervous about something.
anxious
Behaving in a way that shows suspicion or lack of trust.
suspicious
To have a general but not detailed understanding of something.
a rough idea
To confront a difficult situation honestly.
face up to (a problem)
An expression used to show strong surprise or confusion.
How on earth … ?
Feeling very excited and happy because something is stimulating.
thrilling
Very eager and interested in something.
enthusiastic
To strongly respect someone for what they have done.
have great admiration for
To stop something from continuing or existing.
do away with
A sudden increase in energy or motivation.
a boost of energy
Feeling strong emotion or enthusiasm about something.
passionate about
Likely to cause harm or damage.
harmful
Something that is significantly better than what came before.
a vast improvement
To solve something by calculation or reasoning.
work something out
A phrase meaning something belongs to the past and no longer exists.
be long gone
Feeling annoyed because something keeps bothering you repeatedly.
get on my nerves
Having doubts or not feeling certain about something.
doubtful