This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Time, Space & Quantity. 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.
short of space
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the short of space.
drop of brandy
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will drop of brandy.
allow sufficient time
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will allow sufficient time.
sheer quantity
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the sheer quantity.
take the time to review the proposal
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will take the time to review the proposal.
heavy workload
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the heavy workload.
small amount
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the small amount.
dollop of cream
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the dollop of cream.
a fair few
A fair few guests stayed after the celebration ended.
heavy burden
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the heavy burden.
occupy limited space
The new equipment occupies limited space in the laboratory.
a good few
A good few students asked for extra feedback after the seminar.
pack of hounds
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will pack of hounds.
large quantity
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the large quantity.
sheer size
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the sheer size.
wide range
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the wide range.
high percentage
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the high percentage.
good size
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the good size.
pack of wolves
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will pack of wolves.
free up time
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will free up time.
pod of dolphins
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the pod of dolphins.
small percentage
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the small percentage.
clap of thunder
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the clap of thunder.
lick of paint
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the lick of paint.
make a sound
In an event-planning meeting, the organisers will make a sound.
confined space
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the confined space.
volume of work
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the volume of work.
large amount
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the large amount.
small quantity
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the small quantity.
dash of cream
At an event-planning meeting, the event plan featured the dash of cream.