This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Friendship, Family & Relationships. 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.
develop a good relationship
In a family gathering, the family will develop a good relationship.
trust the friend implicitly
In a family gathering, the family will trust the friend implicitly.
casual acquaintance
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the casual acquaintance.
experience a breakdown in trust
In a family gathering, the family will experience a breakdown in trust.
win the friend's trust
In a family gathering, the family will win the friend's trust.
relationship breaks down
A relationship breaks down when trust is repeatedly damaged.
remain on friendly terms
In a family gathering, the family will remain on friendly terms.
file for divorce
In a family gathering, the family will file for divorce.
put some distance between the two groups
In a family gathering, the family will put some distance between the two groups.
stable relationship
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the stable relationship.
perfectly friendly
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the perfectly friendly.
platonic relationships
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the platonic relationships.
barrage of insults
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the barrage of insults.
forge a lasting bond
In a family gathering, the family will forge a lasting bond.
eco-friendly design
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the eco-friendly design.
unreliable witness
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the unreliable witness.
reliable source
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the reliable source.
hit the rocks
In a family gathering, the family will hit the rocks.
long-term relationship
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the long-term relationship.
fairytale wedding
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the fairytale wedding.
spring to the friend's defence
In a family gathering, the family will spring to the friend's defence.
make the friend's acquaintance
In a family gathering, the family will make the friend's acquaintance.
dysfunctional family
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the dysfunctional family.
betray the friend's trust
In a family gathering, the family will betray the friend's trust.
pre-wedding nerves
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the pre-wedding nerves.
make a commitment
In a family gathering, the family will make a commitment.
establish a good relationship
In a family gathering, the family will establish a good relationship.
make a relationship work
In a family gathering, the family will make a relationship work.
prenuptial agreement
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the prenuptial agreement.
forge new relationships
In a family gathering, the family will forge new relationships.