Unit 1: What is a collocation?

adhere to your principles

strictly follow your beliefs

arouse someone’s interest

make someone interested

come up with a suggestion

think and propose an idea, a plan

flatly contradict

denying or opposing what someone said

strongly object

opposing something in general

fundamentally different

completely different in nature

go on an economic drive

to start an organized effort to cut costs and save money

lead a seminar

to host and guide a seminar session

play the stock market

to invest and trade stocks to earn money

words of wisdom

wise, sensible advice or sayings.

a lick of paint

a quick, light paint job to refresh appearance

secluded location

a quiet, private, and out-of-the-way place

stylish furnishings

fashionable, attractive furniture and decorative items

picturesque surroundings

beautiful, attractive scenery that looks like a picture

mouth-watering local cuisine

extremely appetizing, delicious food special to that area

alight from the bus

get off the bus

terminate the agreement

offficially end or cancel a contract