collocations 7 firsts
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COLLOCATIONS
The 7 firsts
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1-CAUSE alarm
Sudden anxiety and fear, especially that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen.
Ex: The blasting fire on the building caused alarm in the neighborhood.
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2-Spare a Thought
Give a thought Ex: Not everyone is as lucky as you -
spare a thought to those who are out of work.
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3-Fill one’s Time
To occupy one’s period of time Ex: It seems we do not know much about
what most animals fill their time with – that is…
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4-Take issue with
To disagree strongly Ex: I feel I really must take issue with
your assertion that I am overpaid. Ex: I take issue with parents who push
their children too hard.
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5-Call it a day
To finish or stop doing something, especially to stop working
Ex: We've planted hundreds of flowers -- let's call it a day.
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6-Have a think
Ex: I can’t decide now – I need to have a think.
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7-Back someone up
Support someone in an argument or discussion