This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Arts, Culture & Entertainment. 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.
deliver a nuanced performance
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the lead actor hopes to deliver a nuanced performance in the new film.
unmitigated disaster
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the cancelled screening was an unmitigated disaster for the film festival.
with a light heart
After the ceremony, the family left with a light heart.
show an improvement
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the revised cut is expected to show an improvement in pacing.
open their heart to the actor
In a film-festival meeting, the director will open their heart to the actor.
startling originality
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the director's work showed startling originality.
cast light on the situation
The new evidence may cast light on the situation.
accomplished actor
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the lead performer is an accomplished actor.
thoroughly recommend
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, critics would thoroughly recommend the film to anyone interested in experimental cinema.
cast the actor in the role of the detective in the new drama
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the director chose to cast the actor in the role of the detective in the new drama.
concentrate the mind
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, a sudden technical problem can concentrate the mind.
prime-time television
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the drama was scheduled for prime-time television.
highly recommended
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the performance was highly recommended by several reviewers.
star-studded cast
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the festival opened with a film featuring a star-studded cast.
burst into song
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, during the final scene, the actor may suddenly burst into song.
dazzling display
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the closing scene delivered a dazzling display.
considerable reputation over three decades
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the director had built a considerable reputation over three decades.
wholeheartedly recommend
The reviewer wholeheartedly recommends the new exhibition.
indelible impression
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the indelible impression.
think highly of the actor
In a film-festival meeting, the director will think highly of the actor.
show a downward trend
In a film-festival meeting, the director will show a downward trend.
impart wisdom
In a film-festival meeting, the director will impart wisdom.
preparations are underway
Preparations are underway for the town’s summer festival.
heart-to-heart chat
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the heart-to-heart chat.
have an eye for the new production
In a film-festival meeting, the director will have an eye for the new production.
dazzling smile
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the dazzling smile.
heart leaps
Her heart leaps when she sees the audience applauding.
challenge artistic conventions
In a film-festival meeting, the director will challenge artistic conventions.
show a decline
In a film-festival meeting, the director will show a decline.
cultural heritage
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the cultural heritage.