English collocations in use Advanced Unit 2. Strong, fixed and weak collocations

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mitigating circumstances / factors

factors or circumstances that lessen the blame

<p>factors or circumstances that lessen the blame</p>
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inclement weather (formal) /ɪnˈklemənt/

unpleasantly cold, wet etc

<p>unpleasantly cold, wet etc</p>
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auburn hair (curls, tresses, locks) ˈɔːbən

reddish brown colour

<p>reddish brown colour</p>
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deliriously happy

extremely excited or happy

<p>extremely excited or happy</p>
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adjourn the meeting (It was almost noon when the meeting adjourned.)

to stop proceedings temporarily

<p>to stop proceedings temporarily</p>
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to and fro

backwards and forwards

<p>backwards and forwards</p>
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in broad agreement

generally in agreement with someone

<p>generally in agreement with someone</p>
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a broad smile

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a broad accent

a very strong regional accent

<p>a very strong regional accent</p>
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a broad hint (In June he gave a broad hint that he might retire.)

a hint (=suggestion) that is very clear and easy to understand

<p>a hint (=suggestion) that is very clear and easy to understand</p>
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a broad range (Sport is a part of a broad range of activities that we call leisure.)