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10B Collocations: Word pairs (B2)

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  • The meal was ______ or less what I expected.
    more
  • The new mayor promised to restore law and ______.
    order
  • Don’t worry, he’ll understand ______ or later.
    sooner
  • It’s hard to ______ and forget after what happened.
    forgive
  • Every ______ has an effect.
    cause
  • The company always follows strict health and ______ regulations.
    safety
  • It was touch and ______ for a while, but he pulled through.
    go
  • The police said they wanted him ______ or alive.
    dead
  • We still meet for coffee every now and ______.
    again
  • I found a few bits and ______ of old jewellery in the drawer.
    pieces
  • It’s ______ or never — we have to make our move today!
    now
  • I just want some peace and ______ after this busy week.
    quiet
  • I was relieved to find them safe and ______.
    sound
  • You can never be sure if your answer is ______ or wrong.
    right
  • You make mistakes, but you ______ and learn.
    live
  • Prices are determined by supply and ______.
    demand
  • Keep your speech short and ______.
    sweet
  • The storm came with loud thunder and ______.
    lightning
  • Let’s weigh the pros and ______ before deciding.
    cons
  • ______ and large, the plan worked out well.
    By
  • I’ve only been there ______ or twice.
    once
  • Let’s wait and ______ what happens.
    see
  • It’s ______ or nothing — I’m giving it my best shot.
    all
  • The match will go ahead, come rain or ______.
    shine
  • I’m getting sick and ______ of your excuses.
    tired
  • She knows that book ______ and forwards.
    backwards