This lesson practises 26 C2 collocations on Work & Management. 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.
have the backbone to
Few people ____ stand up to the boss.
cool reception
The proposal met with a rather ____ from the board.
professional misconduct
The doctor was accused of ____.
bring to a close
The chairman decided to ____ the long meeting.
deal with
The manager had to ____ several complaints.
act on a suggestion
The manager decided to ____ from the team meeting.
take a complaint seriously
The company promised to ____.
cool reception
The proposal met with a rather ____ from the board.
face challenges
The new manager will have to ____ immediately.
take control
The manager had to ____ of the situation.
live up to expectations
The new manager failed to ____.
air a grievance
Workers were encouraged to ____ during the meeting.
take the flak
The manager had to ____ for the team's mistake.
inordinate amount
He spent an ____ of time on the project.
the wheels in motion
The manager decided to set ____.
make a success of
She managed to ____ the new business.
grant permission
The manager finally agreed to ____.
create a bad impression
The late arrival helped ____ on the interviewers.
speak very highly of
Everyone tends to ____ the new manager.
set the wheels in motion
The manager decided to ____.
threat hangs over
A constant ____ the project.
near completion
The project is now ____.
confront issues
The manager decided to ____ immediately.
fresh drive
The new manager provided a much-needed ____.
work from home
Many employees now prefer to ____.
reject out of hand
The board decided to ____ the proposal.