This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on People, Personality & Behaviour. 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.
reveal the truth
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will reveal the truth.
stubborn streak
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the stubborn streak.
the highest bidder
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the highest bidder.
sharp wit
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the sharp wit.
constant nagging
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the constant nagging.
grumpy old man
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the grumpy old man.
spoilt brat
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the spoilt brat.
take personal responsibility
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will take personal responsibility.
not come to any harm
The children did not come to any harm during the storm.
take for granted
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will take for granted.
have an attitude problem
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will have an attitude problem.
blame rests with the contractor
The report concluded that the blame rests with the contractor.
act their age
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will act their age.
bone idle
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the participants were bone idle.
have a quality
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will have a quality.
look their age
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will look their age.
buying habit
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the buying habit.
show genuine empathy
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will show genuine empathy.
made a habit of checking the details before submitting a report
She made a habit of checking the details before submitting a report.
strong point
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the strong point.
feel their age
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will feel their age.
totally out of order
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the individual was totally out of order.
leave unchecked
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will leave unchecked.
good behaviour
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the good behaviour.
sell their story
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will sell their story.
senior moment
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the senior moment.
become a habit
Checking the evidence can become a habit after a few research projects.
go through a phase
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will go through a phase.
force for good
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the force for good.
downright rude
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the individual was downright rude.