Collocations/A
above average
more than average, esp. in amount, age, height, weight etc.
absolutely necessary
totally or completely necessary
abuse drugs
to use drugs in a way that's harmful to yourself or others
abuse of power
the harmful or unethical use of power
accept (a) defeat
to accept the fact that you didn't win a game, match, contest, election, etc.
accept a challenge
to agree to do something difficult or dangerous
accept an apology
to forgive someone who says they're sorry
accept an invitation
to say "yes" after getting an invitation
accept responsibility
to take the blame when something goes wrong
aches and pains
mild pains that come and go, esp. from physical work or old age
achieve a goal
to do what you'd planned or hoped to do
act suspiciously
to behave in a way that makes people suspicious
action movie
a movie with lots of action and violence
active ingredient
the chemical in a drug, medicine or pesticide that makes it work
active volcano
a volcano that could erupt at any time
actively involved
playing an active role
admit defeat
to accept that you can't win a competition or achieve a goal
against the law
illegal
all alone
completely alone, or without friends or people you know
all along
continuously from when something begins
all over
completely finished
almost certainly
almost definitely
alphabetical order
an order based on the letters of an alphabet, with "a" being the first and "z" being the last in English
alternative energy
power or electricity produced by using energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.
alternative medicine
medical treatments using natural substances and traditional knowledge instead of pharmaceutical drugs and modern surgery
answer a letter
to write back to someone who sent you a letter
answer a prayer
to respond to a prayer
answer a question
to reply with information or an opinion after being asked a question
answer an advertisement
to contact a person or company after seeing their advertisement
answer the door
to go to the door and open it after someone knocks or rings the doorbell
answer the phone
to pick up a phone that's ringing and talk to whoever's calling
any more (1)
more of something you've already had or got
any more (2)
any longer, or as in the past or previously
apply for a job
to ask to be considered for a job you'd like to get
arrive on time
to arrive exactly when expected or scheduled to
artificial limb
a prosthetic arm or leg that replaces one that's been lost
ask a favour
to ask someone to do something for you because you need their help
ask a question
to ask somebody to tell you something
ask for advice
to ask someone what they think you should do
ask for directions
to ask someone to tell you the way to a place
ask permission
to ask your boss, teacher, parent, etc. if you can do something
attract attention
to create interest
attract sb's attention
to do something to make someone notice you
awful lot
more than expected, usual, normal, etc.
Collocations/B
back pay
money a worker earned in the past but hasn't been paid yet
back road
a small country road
back street
a street in a town or city that's away from major roads or central areas
back taxes
taxes that weren't paid when they were due
bad breath
breath that doesn't smell nice
bad diet
an unhealthy diet
bad habit
a habit that badly affects you or other people, or that others think is wrong or bad
bad loser
someone who gets upset or angry when they lose
bad mood
a mood in which you're easily annoyed or angered
bad temper
a tendency to become angry quickly and easily
badly damage
to do a lot of damage to something
badly hurt
seriously injured
balance a budget
to make income and expenditure equal in a budget
balanced diet
a diet with the proper amounts of all necessary nutrients
bare essentials
things that are needed the most
barely able (to do sth)
only just able to do something
basic right
a fundamental right that we all share, or that all animals share
bear a resemblance (to sb/sth)
to look like, or be similar to, somebody or something
beat a record
to do something better, faster, longer, etc. than somebody else
beat to death
to beat a person or animal so badly that it causes death
become increasingly
become more and more
best ever
best until now
best friends
closest friends
best possible
the best that can be found or achieved
big brother | big sister
older brother, older sister
big deal
something that's very important or very special
big decision
very important decision
big money
a lot of money
bitterly cold
extremely cold, of weather, wind, rain, etc.
bitterly disappointed
extremely disappointed
blind faith
unquestioning belief in something, even when it's unreasonable or wrong
blind loyalty
unquestioning support under any circumstances
blind obedience
unquestioning obedience, even when you're told to do something you know is wrong
blissfully ignorant
unaware of something that might sadden or disturb you if you knew about it
block of flats
a building with flats or apartments on several levels or floors
blow your nose
to clear your nose of mucus by forcing air through it
book a flight
to buy a ticket for a flight on a plane
boost morale
to increase morale or enthusiasm within a group of people
break a law
to do something illegal
break a promise
to fail to do what you promised to do
break a record
to beat a previous record in sport, speed, sales, etc.
break news
to tell someone bad news
breaking news
current news that a media organization gives special or live coverage to
bright future
successful or happy future
bright idea
a brilliant, clever or original idea
bring about change
to cause or create change in something or someone
bring attention to
to make people aware of something
bring to an end
to conclude an event, a process, a sequence, etc.
bring to justice
to make somebody face trial or punishment for their crime
broken home
a family in which the parents have separated or divorced
budget deficit
a negative balance between revenues and spending
Collocations/C
Collocations beginning with C. Select a collocation for more details.
call a meeting
to order or invite people to hold a meeting
call a name
to say somebody's name loudly
call a strike
to decide that workers will protest by not going to work
call an election
to decide that an election will be held
call attention to
to make someone notice or consider someone or something
call in sick
to telephone your place of work and say you're not coming because you're sick
call sb names
to tease or bully somebody by calling them nasty or offensive names
call the police
to telephone the police, esp. in an emergency
can't afford
unable to buy or do something because it's too expensive or problematic
can't help
unable to stop yourself doing something you shouldn't do
can't stand
dislike someone or something very much
carry weight
to have authority or influence
cast a spell
to use magic to make something happen
cast a vote
to vote in an election or a poll
cast doubt
to make something seem less believable or less reliable
casual clothes
comfortable clothes you wear in your free time
casual relationship
a relationship that isn't serious or long-term
catch a cold
to become sick after being infected with a cold virus
catch a glimpse
to see something or someone for a moment only
catch a whiff
to smell something for a moment only
catch sight of
to suddenly see something or someone
cause trouble (1)
to create problems or difficulties for somebody or something
cause trouble (2)
to start fights or incite violence
centre of attention
the main focus of interest or attention
certain amount
some, or not very much but more than very little
change course
to go in a different direction
change the subject
to start talking about a different topic
change your mind
to change your opinion or decision
claim responsibility
to say that you're responsible for something
clean energy
energy or power supply that doesn't pollute or damage environments in its production or use
clear message
a message that's easy to understand
clear understanding
an understanding that's free of confusion or doubt
close the gap
to reduce the difference between people or things
close together
very near to each other, or separated by a short distance or time
come alive
become lively, active or exciting
come close (to)
almost do something, achieve something, complete something, etc.
come to a conclusion
to conclude, decide or believe something after thinking about it
come to a realization
to become aware of something
come to a stop
to stop moving or happening
come to an end
to finish, of an event, a performance, a meeting, etc.
come to expect
learn to expect that something is likely to happen
come to sb's rescue
to save someone or something from danger or failure
come true
to become real, or what you'd hoped for
comfort food
food you eat to make yourself feel better, esp. food you liked as a child
commit suicide
to deliberately kill oneself
common knowledge
something that nearly everyone knows
common language
a language that both you and the person you're talking to can speak
completely different
totally different
conduct research
to organize and carry out research into something
consider a possibility
to think about a possible choice, solution, outcome, etc.
contact details
details you need to contact someone, like a telephone number, email address, etc.
cost a fortune
cost a lot of money
cover costs
to make enough money to pay for costs like production, materials, labour, etc.
cross sb's mind
to briefly think of something
crystal clear (1)
completely clear or transparent
crystal clear (2)
easy to understand or very obvious
cut and paste
to select and copy text or a graphic from one part of a file or computer to another
cut costs
to reduce costs
Collocations/D
Collocations beginning with D. Select a collocation for more details.
daily life
life as experienced from day to day
dead ahead
straight ahead
dead body
corpse, or the body of someone who's died
dead end (1)
a point at which no further progress seems possible
dead end (2)
a street or road that traffic enters and leaves at one end only
dead tired
very tired
dead-end job
a job with no prospects for advancement
deadly weapon
any object that's used for killing
deafening silence
a silence that everyone notices
declare war
to officially announce that a country is going to war against another country
deep sleep
If you're in a deep sleep, you can't be easily woken.
deeply divided
seriously split by disputes or different opinions
deeply held
strongly held, esp. of beliefs, views, convictions, etc.
deeply rooted (in)
strongly connected to the past, esp. of beliefs, culture, prejudice, conflict, etc.
deliver a baby
to manage or assist in the birth of a baby
departure time
the exact time at which a plane, train, etc. is scheduled to leave
desk job
a job at a desk or in an office
detailed description
a description that includes many details
diametrically opposed
completely different
direct flight
a flight that doesn't stop on its way to a destination
direct quote
the exact words that a quoted person said or wrote
directly opposite
straight across from
dirty joke
a joke that's related to sex
dirty laundry
unwashed clothes, sheets, towels, etc.
dirty player
a player who breaks the rules or tries to hurt other players
distant relative
a relative you share distant family ties with
do a deal
to make an arrangement, esp. in business
do a favour
do something to help somebody
do better
to improve in performace or condition
do business (with)
to engage in business activity
do damage
to cause harm or damage
do good
to have a good effect on somebody or something
do harm
to have a bad effect on somebody or something
do likewise
do the same thing
do the dishes
to wash plates, cups, pots, pans, knives, forks, etc. used to cook and eat a meal
do the ironing
to iron clothes, sheets, etc.
do the shopping
to buy food and groceries
do the washing
to wash clothes, sheets, towels, etc.
do well
to perform well in a job, a game, an exam, etc.
do work
to put effort into a task or a job
do your best
do all you can to succeed
do your duty
do what you should do at work, at home, or for your community
doesn't matter
doesn't have any effect
don't care
to not be upset or concerned about something
don't mind (1)
don't care, or not be upset about something
don't mind (2)
to not dislike, or to not have an aversion to something
drive (sb) crazy
to make somebody feel very annoyed or upset
drop the subject
to stop talking about something
dual nationality
having citizenship in two different countries
Collocations/E
Collocations beginning with E. Select a collocation for more details.
early days
soon after something begins
early night
earlier bedtime than usual
early riser
someone who usually gets up early in the morning
early start
a beginning or departure early in the morning
earn a living
to work and earn money for yourself or your family
easy answer
a solution that's easy to find and adopt
easy money
money that's made without working hard
easy question
a question that most people can answer correctly
easy target
someone or something that's easy to attack or criticize
eat properly
to eat proper amounts of healthy food
eat well
to eat plenty of food
eating habits
what you usually eat and the way you eat it
economic growth
an increase in the size of an economy, or the rate of this
educational game
a game that helps students to learn
eke out a living
to earn just enough money to survive
empty promises
promises that probably won't be kept
empty words
words that aren't really meant, or that won't lead to action
enter a plea
to plead guilty or not guilty in a court of law
enter politics
to begin a career in politics
entry-level job
a job at the lowest level of pay or responsibility
equal rights
rights that are the same for all races, genders, classes, etc.
equally important
of the same importance
essential services
basic services like water, electricity, postal services, medical care, free education, etc.
ethical investment
investment in a company that's ethical, not harmful or exploitative
ethical standards
ethically acceptable levels of behaviour
ethnic minority
a group of people living in a country in which most other people are from another culture or race
ethnic tensions
bad feelings between people from different races or ethnic groups
even number
any whole number that can be exactly divided by two, such as 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.
evenly matched
If two opponents are evenly matched, they are equally likely to win.
every single
all of them
exactly the same
identical
exceed expectations
be more or better than expected
express concern
to say or show that you're worried about something
express interest (in)
to show that you're interested in something
extend a deadline
to give someone more time in which to do something
Collocations/F
Collocations beginning with F. Select a collocation for more details.
face a challenge
to have to deal with a challenging situation
face down
with the front or face towards the ground
face the fact(s)
to accept that something is real or true, esp. if it's difficult to accept
fail miserably
to fail very badly
fair deal
a reasonable deal in business or a morally correct arrangement
fall asleep
to go to sleep
fall dramatically
to fall quickly, esp. of prices, sales, rates, temperatures, etc.
fall in love
to suddenly feel love for someone you're attracted to
false impression
a misleading or incorrect image
false teeth
teeth that aren't natural
familiar face
someone you know personally
far away
a long way from somewhere
far better (1)
be much better
far better (2)
do much better
far more
much more, or to a much greater degree
fast asleep
sleeping deeply, or in a deep sleep
fast becoming
quickly becoming
fatal accident
an accident in which someone dies
fatal mistake
a bad mistake that has terrible consequences
feel guilty
to feel bad about what you have or haven't done
feel strongly (about)
to have a very strong, or passionate, opinion about something
fight a fire
to try to put out a fire
fight a war
to engage in, or resort to, war
fight corruption
to try to prevent corruption in government and business
fight hard
to try very hard to get or achieve something
figure prominently
to be an important part of a process, an event, a story, etc.
fill a gap
to fill a space or an opening
fill in a form
to complete a form by writing in the spaces
find difficult
to feel that something's difficult, esp. while trying to do it
find time
to make time available, or find room in your schedule
fire a shot
to make a gun shoot a bullet
firmly established
well established and unlikely to change
flat battery
a battery that no longer works, or needs recharging
flat tyre
a tyre that doesn't have enough air in it
follow a pattern
happen in a regular way, or according to a pattern
follow advice
to do what someone advises you to do
follow directions
to go the way you've been told to go, or do something as directed
follow instructions
to do what instructions or instructors tell you to do
foreign policy
policy relating to international or foreign issues
free speech
speech that isn't restricted by law, religion, censorship, etc.
free spirit
a person who doesn't behave in a conventional way
front door
the door at the front of a house
front page
the first page of a newspaper
front row
a row of seats at or near the front
front seat
any seat in the front of a vehicle, or the seat next to a car's driver
fully understand
to understand the full meaning or importance of something
Collocations/G
Collocations beginning with G. Select a collocation for more details.
gain access
to get into a place, or be given access to something or someone
generally accepted
accepted by most people
get (sb) ready
prepare yourself, or somebody else, for something
get (sth) ready
prepare something
get a call
to receive a telephone call from somebody
get a chance
to have an opportunity, or the time, to do something
get a joke
to understand a joke
get a shock
to be very surprised by something
get a ticket
to get a fine for parking illegally, speeding, etc.
get angry
to become angry about something
get back together
to become a couple or a group again after being apart
get better
to improve
get better (at)
to improve in skill or ability
get changed (1)
to be changed by someone or something
get changed (2)
to put on different clothes
get dark
to become dark, esp. when the sun goes down
get dressed
to put on clothes
get into trouble
to become involved in a bad, difficult or dangerous situation
get lost
to become lost, or be misplaced
get married
to marry somebody, or marry each other
get old
to become an old or elderly person
get rid of (1)
to throw away, give away or sell something you don't want anymore
get rid of (2)
to stop, or remove, something or someone that's annoying or upsetting you
get sleep
to spend time asleep
get tired
to become tired and feel like resting or sleeping
get tired of
to become bored or annoyed with something or somebody
get to know
to get familiar with somebody after spending time with them
get to sleep
to start sleeping
get upset
to become unhappy, disappointed or annoyed because of something
get used to
to become accustomed to something
give a hand
to give help, support or assistance
give advice
to tell somebody what you think they should do
give birth
If a mother gives birth, her unborn baby passes into the outside world.
give evidence
to say what you witnessed or know in a court of law or at an inquiry
give notice
to tell somebody that a job, or the occupation of a property, will end at a certain time
give permission
to allow or permit somebody to do something
give rise to
to cause or result in something
give sb a call
to telephone somebody
give sb a chance
to give somebody the opportunity to do something
give sb a lift
to take somebody somewhere in a car or other vehicle
give sth a go
to attempt something, esp. something you've never tried to do before
give thought (to)
to think about or consider something
give up hope
to stop hoping for something because you think it's no longer possible
give way (1)
to collapse due to weight or pressure
give way (2)
to yield, or let another vehicle go first, when driving in traffic
go bald
to become bald, or have hair fall out
go bankrupt
to be unable to pay debts and go out of business or into receivership
go crazy (1)
to become mentally ill
go crazy (2)
to get very excited
go on a date
to go out with someone you're dating
go out of fashion
to become unfashionable
go smoothly
happen without problems, difficulties or delays
go unchallenged
to not be challenged or corrected
go unnoticed
to not be seen or noticed
go wrong
to not go well, or to have bad results
good cause
an organization, activity or charity that helps people or animals in need
good chance
quite a high probability or likelihood
good company
If someone says you're good company, they enjoy spending time with you.
good deal
a fair deal or fair price
good enough
as good as necessary
good luck
good fortune
good time
an enjoyable or fun experience
great deal of
a very large amount of
greatly appreciate
to appreciate very much
growing number (of)
more and more, or an increasing number
guilty conscience
a feeling of shame or remorse after doing something wrong or bad
guilty party
person or organization guilty of doing something wrong or bad
Collocations/H
Collocations beginning with H. Select a collocation for more details.
happy ending
The last part of a story is a "happy ending" if all ends well for the main characters.
happy hour
a scheduled time when alcoholic drinks cost less than usual
hard job
a difficult job or task
hard to believe
difficult to believe
hard to see (1)
difficult to see
hard to see (2)
difficult to imagine
hard to tell
difficult to know or deduce something
hard work
any activity that requires a lot of energy or concentration
hardly any
almost none
hardly ever
almost never
hardly likely
very unlikely or very improbable
hate to think
to be afraid to, or not want to, imagine something
have a baby
to give birth to a baby
have a chat
to have a friendly talk with someone
have a go (1)
to have a turn at doing something
have a go (2)
to attempt to do something
have a look
to look at something
have a right
have a moral or legal claim or ability
have a word
to talk about something with somebody
have access (to)
to be able to get or use something
have an effect (on)
to cause a change
have an idea
to think of something
have got
to own, possess or have
have got to
must
have room
to have enough space for something
have sex
to have sexual contact with someone
have the chance (to)
to have the opportunity or the time
have time
to have enough time to do something
have trouble
to find it difficult to do something
healthy diet
a diet that's good for body's health
heavily armed
having or carrying many weapons
heavily guarded
guarded by many people
heavy drinker
someone who drinks a lot of alcohol
heavy losses
large or high losses, esp. of money or lives
heavy schedule
a schedule with many meetings, appointments, dates, etc.
heavy smoker
someone who smokes a lot of cigarettes
heavy traffic
traffics that's congested and moving slowly
heavy workload
If you have a heavy workload, you have a lot of work to do.
hidden extras
extra costs that companies or sellers try to hide from buyers
high level
a level that's above the normal or expected level
high quality
very good quality
high standard
very good standard
highly regarded
thought to be very good by many people
highly unlikely
very unlikely
hold a referendum
If a country holds a referendum, citizens can vote for or against introducing a new law or piece of legislation.
hold an election
to have or conduct an election
hold an inquiry
to have or conduct an official inquiry
hold hands
If two or more people hold hands, each person holds another person's hand.
hold office
to occupy a powerful position or role, esp. in government
hold sb hostage
to imprison somebody and demand something in exchange for their release
hold sb prisoner
to force somebody to stay somewhere
hold talks
to have formal or official discussions about an issue or a situation
honest mistake
a mistake that wasn't made deliberately, or had no bad intent
hope so
used to express hope that something's true
human cost
damage or loss caused to people or societies, incl. material loss, social costs, psychological damage, etc.
human error
a mistake caused by a person, and not by mechanical failure or natural forces
human life
human existence or human experience
hurt sb's feelings
to upset somebody by being insensitive to their feelings
Collocations/I
Collocations beginning with I. Select a collocation for more details.
icy cold
extremely cold
icy wind
very cold wind
ill effects
bad effects caused by something
ill health
poor health
immediate action
action taken right away, or without waiting
immediate family
your closest relatives by birth, meaning only your parents, brothers, sisters and children
immediate future
the period of time directly following the present
impose conditions
to set conditions or requirements that must be met or satisfied
impose restrictions
to place limits or bans on particular actions or activities
impose sanctions
to ban or limit trade or contact with a country in order to bring about a change of government or policy
inextricably linked
If two or more things are inextricably linked, the connections between them are essential or extremely close.
innocent victim
a person who wasn't involved in the events or actions that harmed them
insect bite
a bite or sting from an insect
inside information
information only known by people inside a particular organization
intense pressure
very strong or extreme pressure
interest rate
the percentage of a loan that borrowers must pay back in addition to the amount they borrowed
internal injury
an injury inside the body
internal organ
an organ inside the body
invest heavily
to spend a lot of money on something to improve or develop it
irreparable damage
damage that's too serious to repair
issue a permit
to give somebody an official document that permits them to do something
Collocations/J
Collocations beginning with J. Select a collocation for more details.
jet fighter
armed jet plane used in war
job interview
an interview you attend if you're trying to get a job
job losses
reductions in the number of jobs available
job opportunity
prospect or chance of finding a job
join a club
to become a member of a club
join forces
If two or more people or groups join forces, they work together to achieve a common goal.
join the army
to enlist and serve in the army
joint account
a bank account held jointly by two or more people
joint effort
something achieved or created by two or more people working together
joint owners
two or more people or parties who share ownership of something
jump to a conclusion
to decide, or make up your mind, before knowing all the facts
junk food
unhealthy food, esp. processed food with lots of fat, salt, sugar, etc.
junk mail
advertising material that's sent to people who haven't asked for it
just about
almost or very nearly
just cause
a cause that it is morally right or just
just now (1)
at this moment
just now (2)
a moment ago, or a very short time ago
Collocations/J
Collocations beginning with J. Select a collocation for more details.
jet fighter
armed jet plane used in war
job interview
an interview you attend if you're trying to get a job
job losses
reductions in the number of jobs available
job opportunity
prospect or chance of finding a job
join a club
to become a member of a club
join forces
If two or more people or groups join forces, they work together to achieve a common goal.
join the army
to enlist and serve in the army
joint account
a bank account held jointly by two or more people
joint effort
something achieved or created by two or more people working together
joint owners
two or more people or parties who share ownership of something
jump to a conclusion
to decide, or make up your mind, before knowing all the facts
junk food
unhealthy food, esp. processed food with lots of fat, salt, sugar, etc.
junk mail
advertising material that's sent to people who haven't asked for it
just about
almost or very nearly
just cause
a cause that it is morally right or just
just now (1)
at this moment
just now (2)
a moment ago, or a very short time ago
Collocations/K
Collocations beginning with K. Select a collocation for more details.
keep a diary
to own and write in a diary
keep a promise
to do what you promised to do
keep a secret
to not tell anyone a secret
keep an appointment
to meet somebody at the time you agreed to
keep busy
to have or find many things to do
keep fit
to stay in good physical condition by exercising
keep going (1)
to continue in the same direction
keep going (2)
to continue driving, riding, running, walking, etc.
keep going (3)
to continue doing whatever you're doing
keep in touch
to have regular contact with somebody by phone, mail, email, etc.
keep quiet
to make very little noise
keep records
to store detailed information, e.g. in business, legal cases, health care, education, etc.
keep safe
to prevent loss or damage
keep sb waiting
to make somebody wait
keep sb/sth quiet
to stop somebody or something from making too much noise
keep score
to keep a record of the score in a game or a match
keep still
to not move
keep the change
to not return the change after someone has paid for something
keep your balance
to remain steady on your feet and not stumble or fall
key issue
the most, or one of the most, important issues
key role
the most, or one of the most, important roles
keynote address
the main speech or lecture at a conference, seminar, meeting, etc.
keynote speaker
the main speaker at a conference, seminar, meeting, etc.
kick a goal
to score a goal by kicking a ball
kill time
to do something to fill in spare time
know best
to know what the best thing to do is
know better
to be sensible enough to know that it's better not to do something
know the score
to know the truth or the facts about something
Collocations/L
Collocations beginning with L. Select a collocation for more details.
language skills
skills related to using a language
last long
continue for a long time
late night
a night when you go to bed later than usual
laugh out loud
to laugh audibly, or laugh aloud so people can hear you
law and order
public order that police or military forces maintain
lay the groundwork
to do preliminary work in preparation for future work
lead the field
to be winning in a race
lead the way (1)
to go first to show others the way
lead the way (2)
to do something first or best
lead the world
to be the most successful or advanced in the world
lead to believe
to encourage somebody to believe something, or to hint that something might happen
leading role
the most important role in a film, play or TV show
leave a message
to leave information for someone you haven't been able to meet or talk to
leave home
to move out from the home you grew up in
leave sb alone
to stop annoying, bothering or criticizing somebody
leave school
to stop going to school
leave sth alone
to not touch, change or use something
legal advice
advice from a lawyer, a solicitor, or any other a legal expert
let go (1)
to allow somebody or something to go free
let go (2)
to stop holding on to something
let sb know
to tell or inform somebody
level playing-field
a situation that's fair for everyone, or in which everyone has the same opportunities
level teaspoon
a teaspoon filled to the level of the sides of the spoon
lie ahead
If something lies ahead, it's going to happen in the future.
light a fire
to start a fire
liquid refreshments
alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
little bit
slightly, or a little
little brother | little sister
younger brother, younger sister
little known
not known by many people
live at home
to live in the home you grew up in, or with the people who raised you
live music
music played on instruments in front of an audience
living conditions
physical conditions in which people live
living things
all things that are alive, incl. microorganisms, plants, animals, etc.
long ago
in the distant past
long overdue
should have been done, or should have happened, a long time ago
long time
a great amount of time
long way
a great distance
look nice
appear attractive, pleasant, enjoyable, delicious, etc.
lose a game
to be defeated in a game
lose a job
to be told you no longer have your job
lose control
to no longer be in control of something
lose faith
to no longer have faith in something you once believed in or trusted
lose hope
to no longer have hope
lose interest
to no longer be interested in something
lose money
to have less money after gambling, investing, starting a business, etc.
lose weight
to become lighter in weight
lose your life
to die because of an accident, war, illness, crime, etc.
lose your temper
to suddenly become angry
love dearly
to love very much, esp. of family members and friends
loved one
someone you love, esp. a family member or partner
lucky escape
If you had a lucky escape, you came close to being killed or badly injured