Definition - MCQ Collocations 1

paint the town red

To go out and celebrate in an extravagant and lively way.

feeble excuse

A weak or inadequate reason for not doing something.

face fierce opposition

To encounter strong resistance or dissent.

presumably

It is assumed that; apparently likely.

in a quandary

In a state of uncertainty or indecision.

intrinsically

In a way that is essential or fundamental.

culminated in

To reach a final or climactic point.

none the worse for

Not having suffered as a result of something.

of a kind

A phrase used to indicate something is representative of a particular type.

pass over

To overlook someone or something.

paper over

To conceal or gloss over a problem or difficulty.

bolt from the blue

A sudden and unexpected event.

endowed with

Provided with a quality or ability.

risk one's liberty

To take the chance of losing one's freedom.

in the least

Not at all; not in any way.

genuine article

The real or original item, not a replica or imitation.

pick your brains

To seek advice or ideas from someone.

down in the dumps

Feeling sad or depressed.

crying without the aid of

Expressing feelings without external help or support.

in the pink

In very good health.

exuberant

Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

conceive of

To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind.

vitamin supplements

Products taken to enhance nutrition.

as bold as brass

Very confident and dares to show it.

drive ahead

To continue to progress or forge ahead.

splash out

To spend money freely.

tide someone over

To provide someone with enough money or resources to get through a difficult time.

giving over

To stop doing something.

making for

To move towards or head in the direction of.

oversight

An error due to a failure to notice something.

paid her compliments

Gave her praise for something.

right as rain

In excellent health or condition.

like-minded people

Individuals who share similar opinions or interests.

to raise funds

To collect money for a specific purpose.

lay the Titanic

To be positioned at the bottom of the ocean.

afraid lest

Fearful that something may happen.

in light of

Considering or taking into account.

under the impression

Believing or thinking something to be true.

hit upon

To discover or realize a solution by chance.

catching on

Becoming popular or trendy.

pretext

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

lapse of concentration

A temporary failure to focus.

as plain as the nose on his face

Very obvious.

brought a blow to

Caused a setback or detriment.

so good as to forward

Polite phrase requesting someone to send something on.

bending my ear

Talking to someone about something that may not be of much interest to them.

cut one's teeth on

To gain initial experience in a particular field.

on a par

Equal in importance or quality.

out of compare

Beyond comparison; extraordinary.

in full swing

At the peak of activity or excitement.

reading between the lines

Understanding the hidden meaning behind the words.

do someone a good turn

To do someone a favor.

come a low second

Be of lesser importance.

no telling

It's impossible to predict.

on the grounds

For the reason or justification.

dirty cheap

Extremely inexpensive.

act your age

To behave in accordance with your age.

turned up her nose

Show disdain or disapproval.

a tall order

A difficult task to achieve.

yourself to yourself

Being reserved or not socializing.

take to their legs

Run away or escape quickly.

given half a chance

If there's an opportunity.

presented him with

Provided him with something.

well acquainted

Familiar or knowledgeable about something.

by appointment

Scheduled in advance.

lost on

Not understood by.

pertaining to

Relating to or connected with.

aptly named

Appropriately and suitably named.

dithering over

Indecisively considering options.

in the nature of things

It is natural or typical for the situation.

anything but

Not at all; completely the opposite of.

blown over

Passed without serious consequences.

spill the beans

Reveal a secret.

put my foot down

To assert an opinion strongly.

rose to the occasion

To perform well in response to a challenge.

evasive

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation.

cut and dried

Already decided; not open to change.

get to grips

To begin to understand or deal with something challenging.

butt in

To interrupt or intrude in someone else's conversation.

dying for an argument

Eager to start a conflict or disagreement.

sick jokes

Offensive or distasteful humor.

wishful thinking

Hopeful but unrealistic ideas.

tell the difference

To recognize what makes something different.

kicked the habit

Stopped doing something that is a habit.

in no fault of her own

Not her responsibility.

sizeable audience

A large number of people attending.

whole well

Completely and thoroughly.

refrain from

To avoid doing something.

engrossed in

Completely absorbed or involved in something.

take kindly to

To respond favorably.

tunes out

To stop paying attention.

took on

Gained a new significance.

a long way

A significant distance or amount.

knows no bounds

Limitless or infinite.

chapter and verse

Specific details or precise information.

not out of the woods

Still in a difficult situation.

this and that

Various or assorted topics.

pull a face

To make a facial expression to show disapproval.

bite me

Come back to haunt or have repercussions.

second nature

Something that is instinctive or automatic.