This lesson practises 26 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.
implement a change
The company plans to ____ next month.
consummate professional
She is regarded as a ____ in her field.
earn a good living
Many artists struggle to ____ in the current market.
wrestle with a problem
The team had to ____ for weeks.
fraudulent claim
The insurance company rejected the ____.
disparaging remark
He made a rather ____ about her work.
shoal of fish
A large ____ swam past the boat.
marketing campaign
The new ____ was very successful.
thinly disguised
The criticism was a ____ attack.
(of) great importance
This decision is ____ to the whole company.
give vent to your frustration
She finally decided to ____ in private.
are high
The team's ____ after the victory.
feeble excuse
He offered a rather ____ for being late.
completely separate
The two issues are ____.
up to standard
The work finally came ____.
daunting task
Organising the conference proved to be a ____.
be the only option open to someone
In the end it seemed to ____.
a shoal of sardines
We saw ____ near the boat.
let someone out of your sight
Never ____ in a crowded place.
clear up confusion
The explanation helped ____ about the rules.
within living memory
The event is still ____.
engage someone in conversation
It was easy to ____ at the networking event.
hurl insults
The angry customer began to ____ at the staff.
herd of elephants
A large ____ crossed the road suddenly.
glowing review
The new restaurant received a ____ from the critic.
focus groups
The company used several ____ to test the product.