This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Habits. 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.
get your priorities right
It is important to ____ before making big decisions.
precious little chance
There is ____ of success without practice.
leafy suburbs
They live in the quiet ____.
change your ways
It is never too late to ____ for the better.
disorderly behaviour
The fans were accused of ____.
sound verb
The bell began to ____.
test of strength
The competition was a real ____.
kick up a fuss
The customer decided to ____ about the poor service.
pride of lions
A ____ crossed the savannah.
break with tradition
The young couple decided to ____ for their wedding.
age-old tradition
The village still follows an ____.
free up time
The new system should ____ for more creative work.
keep up the tradition
The village still tries to ____.
lodge a complaint
The customer decided to ____.
take advantage of
Some people try to ____ the system.
put into practice
It is time to ____ the new ideas.
mutter under your breath
He began to ____ when he heard the news.
abrasive manner
His ____ made negotiations very difficult.
take cover
The soldiers were told to ____ during the attack.
life is turned upside-down
Her ____ after the accident.
prompt speculation
The statement helped ____ in the press.
antisocial behaviour
The report highlighted increasing ____ among teenagers.
utterly ridiculous
The idea was considered ____ by everyone.
keep your balance
It is important to ____ while walking the narrow path.
humiliating defeat
The team suffered a ____ in the final.
make room for
The new shelves will ____ more books.
thoroughly ashamed
He felt ____ of his behaviour.
glad to see the back of
Everyone was ____ the difficult customer.
downright disgrace
His behaviour was a ____.
exchange rates fluctuate
International ____ daily.
uphold a tradition
The village still tries to ____.
faintly ridiculous
The suggestion seemed ____ to most people.
tell someone's fortune
The old woman offered to ____ using cards.
make plans
We need to ____ for the summer holidays.
acquire a taste for
Many people gradually ____ strong cheese as they grow older.
adhere to principles
Leaders should always ____ in difficult times.
go through a phase
Most teenagers ____ of rebellion.
satisfied customer
The shop aims to create every ____.
spectacularly successful
The new product was ____.
make an apology
He was forced to ____ for his behaviour.
derelict building
The council plans to demolish the ____.
jot down a room number
The receptionist asked him to ____.
take your custom elsewhere
Many customers decided to ____.
switch channels
He decided to ____ during the boring programme.
become a habit
Checking the phone first thing has ____.
sound adjective
His advice was always very ____.
wide variety
The shop offers a ____ of products.
stick to a schedule
It is important to ____ during the project.
free up time
The new system should ____ for more creative work.
bone idle
Some students appear to be completely ____.