Collocations, Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Collocations A collocation (also collocate) is a word or phrase which is frequently used with another word or phrase, in a way that sounds correct to speakers of the language.
Examples of Collocations Heavy Rain Cold War To pay a visit Strong tea Crocodile tears To take after Deliver a speech Deliver a baby Deliver news
Idioms An expression whose meaning is different from the meaning of the individual words. For examples, to have your feet on the ground is an idiom meaning to be sensible.
Idioms When pigs fly. The cat’s out of the bag. It’s raining cats and dogs. Strike while the iron is hot. A piece of cake. A slap on the wrist. Actions speak louder than words. It cost an arm and a leg. Add fuel to the fire.
Phrasal verbs A combination of words that is used like a verb and consists of a verb and an adverb or preposition. For example, give in or come up with