This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Work & Professional Life. 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.
create instability
Such policies tend to ____ in the market.
set yourself clear objectives
It is wise to ____ at the start.
haven't the foggiest idea
I ____ what the answer is.
not-so-distant future
Experts predict major changes in the ____.
turn your thoughts to
It is time to ____ the future.
network of contacts
Building a strong ____ is essential in this industry.
miss the point
He seemed to completely ____ of the argument.
come up with an alternative
The team tried to ____ to the original plan.
thriving industry
The technology sector is a ____.
let someone in on the secrets
He finally decided to ____.
miss the point
He seemed to completely ____ of the argument.
nasty piece of work
The man was described as a real ____.
put your back into
You need to ____ the task to finish on time.
strictly speaking
____ the rule does not apply here.
enter into a contract
The company is ready to ____ with the supplier.
do a job-share
Many parents now prefer to ____.
face trial
The suspect will have to ____ next month.
fat chance
There is ____ of winning the lottery.
set yourself clear objectives
It is wise to ____ at the start.
awarded a penalty
The team was ____ in the final minutes.
deep down
____ she knew the decision was wrong.
flock of sheep
A large ____ blocked the narrow road.
world of difference
There is a ____ between the two products.
differ widely
Opinions on the issue ____ among experts.
put together a CV
It is time to ____ for the new job.
necessary groundwork
The team completed all the ____.
come to a conclusion
The jury took hours to ____.
come up with a suggestion
She always manages to ____.
aspects of the job
She enjoys most ____ but dislikes the travel.
let out a cry
The baby suddenly ____.
give a speech
The president will ____ at the international summit.
build on the success
The company plans to ____ of last year.
stoop to that level
I would never ____.
thought occurred to me
The ____ that I had forgotten the keys.
give something some thought
It is wise to ____ before deciding.
physical exertion
The job requires a lot of ____.
mental tasks
The job involves a lot of ____.
proven ability
The job requires candidates with ____ in the field.
grit your teeth
You just have to ____ and finish the task.
bus network
The city has an excellent ____.
play host to
The city will ____ the international conference.
difficulty arises
Whenever a new ____ the team solves it quickly.
take an issue with
Several members began to ____ the new policy.
rumour flies around
A worrying ____ the office about job losses.
honestly think
I ____ the plan will work.
join (in) the festivities
Everyone was invited to ____.
fire someone's imagination
The story managed to ____.
bring up the subject
She hesitated before deciding to ____.
generate business
The website helps ____ for local shops.
exhaustive account
The historian wrote an ____ of the events leading up to the revolution.