This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Economy & Trade. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
build on the success
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will build on the success.
bumper crop
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the bumper crop.
steady growth
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the steady growth.
weighty matters
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the weighty matters.
push up costs
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will push up costs.
boost consumer spending
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will boost consumer spending.
see off an opponent
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will see off an opponent.
invest in the long-term
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will invest in the long-term.
increase their stress levels
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will increase their stress levels.
see a fall
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will see a fall.
focus groups
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the focus groups.
steer the economy
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will steer the economy.
experience a fall
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will experience a fall.
highly valued
In an economic policy briefing, the economic outlook was highly valued.
bear in mind
In the economic briefing, the minister asked investors to bear in mind the current risks.
reduce trade barriers
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will reduce trade barriers.
endless supply
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the endless supply.
thriving industry
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the thriving industry.
increase output
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will increase output.
experience a rise
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will experience a rise.
idle chatter
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the idle chatter.
stimulate growth
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will stimulate growth.
make a difference
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will make a difference.
go down in history
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will go down in history.
pass a milestone
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will pass a milestone.
of great importance
Reliable evidence is of great importance in a criminal trial.
current economic climate
At an economic policy briefing, the economic report featured the current economic climate.
meet with success
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will meet with success.
demand an explanation
In an economic policy briefing, the finance minister will demand an explanation.
pursued his interests
The investor pursued his interests through ethical funds.