Collocations, Idioms, and Linking words

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Collocations, Idioms and others

Definition

take the cake

be the most remarkable or foolish of its kind

playing possum

retend to be asleep or unconscious when threatened

fall into disrepair

broken or in bad condition

hot ticket

a person or thing that is much in demand

follow suit

conform to another's actions

see red

become very angry suddenly

gravitate toward

to move toward or feel attracted to something

different kettle of fish

a completely different type of person or thing from the one previously mentioned

fly in the ointment

a minor irritation that spoils the success or enjoyment of something

backbreaking toil

needing a lot of hard, physical effort and making you feel extremely tired

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