This lesson practises 9 C2 collocations on Habits. 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.
haven't a clue
I ____ what the answer is.
tell a secret
It is difficult not to ____ sometimes.
unacceptable behaviour
The manager warned against ____ in the office.
draw up a schedule
The team needs to ____ for the coming project.
difficult to pin down
His exact role is rather ____.
fuel speculation
The rumour only served to ____.
regular customer
The shop treats every ____ with special care.
slur your words
He began to ____ after the long night.
take it easy for a while
The doctor advised her to ____ after the operation.