Idioms and collocations
Idioms and collocations
Break the ice, hit the nail on the head, pull someone’s leg + collocations: make a decision, do research, heavy traffic. Natural C1 English.
Common idioms
break the ice = start a conversation: He told a joke to break the ice.
hit the nail on the head = be exactly right: You’ve hit the nail on the head.
pull someone’s leg = tease/joke: I’m just pulling your leg.
a piece of cake = very easy: The exam was a piece of cake.
under the weather = slightly ill: I’m feeling under the weather.
Collocations: make / do / have / take
make: a decision, a mistake, an effort, a suggestion, money
do: research, homework, business, exercise, the dishes
have: a rest, a look, a chat, a good time
take: a break, a chance, care, place, advantage of
👉 Other strong pairs: heavy rain, strong coffee, fast car, high priority.
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