Collocations Flashcards
(18 cards)
a rushed promise
a promise that was given without thinking about the concequences
a feeble excuse
a false excuse
to pick a fight
to start a fight
a wild accusation
an accusation that’s not based on facts and probably false
to exchange pleasentries
smalltalk
to pay a compliment
to give a compliment
fishing for compliments
begging for compliments
a backhanded compliment
a compliment that is also criticising
to drop hints
to give tips about wishes
to hazard a guess
make a guess without knowing
to ask a favor
asking sb to do st for you
to apologise pofusely
to apologise a lot
a tentative suggestion
suggestion based on feelings
a sweeping generalisation
using stereotypes
a measured response
a rational response
an irrational argument
an argument that’s not based on facts; emotional argument
a heated debate
an intense debate; close to row/argument
to get your point across
to make your point clear
