Review Collocations

After the final exam, the students went to ____.

• get straight to the point

• let their hair down

• take it for granted

• make up their mind

The actress looked __ at the premiere in her red dress.

• tight with money

• drop-dead gorgeous

• out of habit

• a second helping

He travelled the __ of the country in search of rare birds.

• height and depth

• length and breadth

• width and curve

• top and bottom

The scandal involving the mayor ____.

• paved the way for success

• did the household chores

• made headlines

• paid a visit

The government must ____ to prevent further environmental damage.

• take measures

• speak highly

• give a lift

• be rushed off

Driving without wearing a helmet is ____.

• the height of intelligence

• the verge of bravery

• the height of stupidity

• a good run for your money

This research will ____ future studies in climate change.

• do the homework

• pave the way for

• say a word

• break new ground

The teacher always ____ students who show real effort.

• lays claim to

• speaks highly of

• pours scorn on

• rushes off

He's very ____, so don't expect him to buy expensive gifts.

• generous

• tight with money

• in a good mood

• doing chores

She was ____, singing and smiling all day.

• in a good mood

• tight with money

• on purpose

• by mistake