This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Money & Personal Finance. 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.
call in a loan
The bank could call in the loan if the borrower misses another payment.
feeble excuse
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the feeble excuse.
build up savings
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will build up savings.
feel peckish
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will feel peckish.
run up a bill
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will run up a bill.
get into debt
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will get into debt.
boost spirits
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will boost spirits.
manage household expenses
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will manage household expenses.
dip into savings
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will dip into savings.
sense of purpose
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the sense of purpose.
fit of jealousy
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will fit of jealousy.
keep afloat
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will keep afloat.
spend a fortune
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will spend a fortune.
sick with worry
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the sick with worry.
get itchy feet
After months at home, the traveller began to get itchy feet.
sigh of relief
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the sigh of relief.
borrow heavily
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will borrow heavily.
spirits are high
Spirits are high in the team after the convincing victory.
take the monthly budget badly
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will take the monthly budget badly.
make a payment
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will make a payment.
plant doubts
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will plant doubts.
clear a debt
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will clear a debt.
cut down on luxuries
The family decided to cut down on luxuries to save money.
open a current account
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will open a current account.
value for money
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will value for money.
know the feeling
After a long delay, the passenger said, “I know the feeling.”
welcome relief
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the welcome relief.
put down a deposit
In a household budget review, the financial adviser will put down a deposit.
agreed credit limit
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the agreed credit limit.
identity theft
At a household budget review, the financial plan featured the identity theft.