Phrases, patterns and collocations |
| art |
have/get sth down to a fine art, art of doing, art to doing, art deco, art form, art gallery, art house |
| bad |
go bad, go from bad to worse, feel bad (about), bad for, bad at (doing), in a bad way, (in) bad faith, bad apple, bad blood |
| best |
make the best of, do your best, (all) for the best, at best, at your best, to the best of my knowledge, to the best of sb's ability, the best of both worlds, best friend |
| better |
get better, get the better of, had better, (all) the better for, better than nothing, better luck next time, better off, better yet, for better or (for) worse, better half |
| bottom |
come bottom, get to the bottom of, the bottom drops/falls out of, at the bottom (of), from the bottom of my heart, bottom line |
| clean |
give sth a (good) clean, make a clean break, make a clean breast of, clean and tidy, a clean bill of health, a clean slate/sheet, clean sweep |
| clear |
make/get sth clear, make yourself clear, (have) a clear conscience, clear in your mind (about), clear as a bell, clear as mud, clear case (of), clear evidence/indication |
| dirty |
do the dirty on, do sb's dirty work, get your hands dirty, give sb a dirty look, dirty word, dirty tricks |
| fine |
cut it fine, fine by sb, fine details/points, fine line between, with a fine-tooth(ed) comb, fine print |
| fresh |
fresh from, fresh out of, fresh-faced, freshwater, fresh start, fresh air |
| new |
new to, brand new, whole new, good as new, new-look, new age |
| nice |
nice of sb (to do), nice for sb (to do), nice to sb, nice to meeVsee sb, nice and warm/comfortable/clean, nice as pie, nice one |
| old |
get/grow old, poor old, old age, old flame, old folk(s), old hand, old hat, old people's home, the Old Testament |
| quality |
high/good/top quality, poor/bad/low quality, personal qualities, leadership qualities, quality control, quality of life, quality time |
| style |
style sth/yourself as, style of, in style, out of style, with style |
| top |
come out on top, sth gets on top of you, at the top of, on top (of), off the top of your head, on top of the world, top prize, top priority, top secret |
| worse |
get worse, make matters/things worse, (take a turn) for the worse, worse for wear |
| worst |
do your worst, fear the worst, be your own worst enemy, if (the) worst comes to (the) worst, at worst, the worst of all/both worlds |
