This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Money. 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.
levy a tax
The government decided to ____ on luxury goods.
affect the bottom line
Any delay will inevitably ____ of the project.
conduct an investigation into a crime
The police will ____.
modest gain
The investment produced only a ____ this year.
the highest bidder
The painting went to ____ at the auction.
breach a contract
One party threatened to ____ if payments stopped.
boost profits
The company introduced new measures to ____.
award damages
The court decided to ____ to the victim.
indelible impression
The experience left an ____ on everyone.
claim benefits
Many people are entitled to ____ after losing their job.
show an increase
The figures ____ compared with last year.
affordable housing
The government is building more ____.
living wage
The campaign fights for a ____.
clear a debt
The company worked hard to ____.
show an increase
The figures ____ compared with last year.
get into debt
Many students ____ during their university years.
make a commitment
The couple decided to ____.
carry a risk
Any investment will inevitably ____.
dollop of cream
She added a generous ____ to each dessert.
the not-so-distant future
Experts predict major changes in ____.
announce record profits
The company is expected to ____ this year.
a unreliable
The witness was considered ____.
identity theft
The bank warned customers about the risk of ____.
high risk
The investment is considered ____.
pay back a loan
It took years to ____ taken for the house.
put the nose to the grindstone
You need to ____ if you want to finish on time.
tighten controls
The bank decided to ____ on large withdrawals.
make mistakes
Everyone is allowed to ____.
identity theft
The bank warned customers about the risk of ____.
fall into a pattern
The days quickly began to ____.
shake off a cold
It took weeks to ____.
invest in the long-term
The company decided to ____ future growth.
value for money
The product offers excellent ____.
share prices fluctuate
Technology ____ more than most sectors.
full refund
The company promised a ____ if the product failed.
state of euphoria
The victory helped create a ____ among the fans.
unique selling point
The product has a clear ____.
narrow profit margins
The industry operates on very ____.
full refund
The company promised a ____ if the product failed.
interest-free overdraft
The bank offers an ____ for students.
quiet backwater
The village is a peaceful ____.
glossy magazine
The waiting room was full of ____.
experience a fall
House prices are expected to ____.
plummeting profits
The company reported ____ this quarter.
bear in mind
It is wise to ____ the cost before deciding.
make a payment
The tenant must ____ by the end of the month.
undergo a transformation
The city has begun to ____.
call in a loan
The bank threatened to ____ if payments stopped.
spend a fortune
Some people ____ on designer clothes.
call in the receivers
The company was forced to ____ after heavy losses.