KIIMINKI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COLLOCATIONS DICTIONARY 2016 EDITION

1. KIIMINKI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COLLOCATIONS DICTIONARY 2016 EDITION

2. CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FOLLOWING EXPERTS: Ville Ahokas, Ville Eskola, Jaakko Harju, Alina Johnson, Tommi Korhonen, KiaLaurila, Noora Laurila, Jussi Mettovaara, Atsalea Mutanen, Aukusti Mäenpää, Elias Ojala, Saana Ollila, Jenni Orreveteläinen, Martti Pentikäinen, Heta Rajavaara, Roope Takkinen, Aapo Tervo and Sanni Timisjärvi EDITED BY MAXX PERÄLÄ

3. Preface A collocation is two or more words that often go together. Some word combinations simply sound ”right” to native English speakers and others sound ”wrong” or unnatural to native speakers. Learning collocations is demanding but there are benefits: Your language will be more natural and people will understand you more easily. Besides, Power English often consists of chunks or blocks or even complete meanings rather than single words. You will find below a compilation of entries that the contributing students found interesting. Their task was to illustrate the usage of these words in meaningful contexts. Strictly speaking not all example sentences here are collocations but the bulk of them offer interesting inroads into general usage of the entries and are thus valuable to advanced students of English. Enjoy!

4. SEARCH She is desperately searching for her engagement ring which she has lost. I was searching through my drawer to find a pair of socks to wear. The FBI launched a worldwide search for the killer. The girl is constantly in search of her rambunctious puppy. My suspicious neighbours house has been thoroughly searched for drugs. She searched in her purse and found the lipstick. My mom was forced into a body search in a security check at the airport. She has searched high and low, but she can't find her glasses. I searched my mind for the password, but I couldn't remember it. My aunt has searched after true love her entire life, without success.

5. FUN I was doing itfor fun. My sister really enjoyed the party, she said it was suchgood fun. It's no funto wake up on monday mornings after a relaxing weekend. My little puppy is the best fun to be with. He is making fun of his own mother. I hope you have fun during your trip in the US. Eating pizza with your best friend while watching Disney is truly the funniest thing to do. She told us that she saw the Queen of England during her holiday in UK. Like fun she did! My little sister is full of fun. Going to the movies tonight would be so much fun!

6. PLAY He was playing dumb when the teacher asked questions. She played the ball back to the goalkeeper. My mother was playing host at my party. She's so talented at playing piano she could beat the Mozart himself. Everyone at my school were playing a part in saving our school from abolishment. He is playing with his best mate's wife. Her character was the villain in the play. They were playing jokes during their lunchbrake. The children spend the whole afternoon at play. A shy smile played on her lips when I praised her.

7. CALL I tried to call her yesterday but she didn't answer. I was calling his name but he couldn't hear because all of that noise. My friend's dog is called Dusty because he used to love rolling in the gritty dirt when he was a puppy. Every time I'm about to start a test, my stomach decides to imitate whale's mating call. This is the last call for passengers travelling on Finnair flight to Paris. I told my mom to pick up the phone and take the call. My friend knows a lot of people but only few that he'd call really close friends. She called me over to watch movies and enjoy good food. My boss called a meeting to find the solution to company's problems. I am so happy to be able to call this place my own.

8. MEAN What do you mean when you say you don't like dogs? I think she is a really mean person. What is the meaningof all this? I'm sorry I lied to you, I didn't mean to offend you. This cake wasn't meant to be eaten today, I was saving it for tomorrow's birthday party. I believe she means no harm when she says that you look tired today. This doesn't look much but it means a lot to me. These toilets are meant forcustimers only. I have been meaning to tell you this the whole day. I didn't mean to let her see the letter.

9. LOOK Your sister is looking really good this morning. Look at the moon, isn't it beautiful! He looks like he has seen a ghost. Did you get a look at my new Mercedes-Benz? I am going to be late, I'm still looking for my wallet. That shirt looks really nice on you! My garden is so pleasently sunny because it looks south. Look where you are walking! I am looking to graduate this autumn. My sister looks just like my mom.

10. USE You have to dumb him, he is just using you and your money! I am used to do this because I do this everyday. This shirt has been used so can you bring me a clean one? I know you still use drugs. Didn't that woman use to play in the harry Potter movies? I don't know how to use this machine. I am not used to having a dog in the house. We made use for your house while you were on abroad. This computer is in constant use. This dress is now ready for use, and you better use it well.

11. SHARE I'd love to meet tomorrow and share my ideas whit you. I think we should share this pizza in four pieces. I share my house with my best friend. We share a common opinion about this matter. I think we should share the preparation for the event between us. My mom and dad share an interest in hiking. The joke was so funny that I think you should share it with the rest of us too. You don't have to pay all this, we'll share the cost between us. Me an my sister own a 30% share of our fathers house. He wished she would share her worries with him.

12. STAY We had such a good time during our stay. Nothing could make me more happier than that you'd stay with me. I think staying here is not that good idea. I enjoyed my stay in Paris so much! You need to stay away from him! Just stay behind me and you'll be safe. She is very shy and mostly stays at home. Two friend of mine divorced, but theystayed frineds. It's so cold outside it's better stay inside. We should rather stay together, it's dangerous here.

13. STAND I can't stand my own brother, he is so annoying! You should stood up when you are talking, so everyone could hear you better. I'll stand behind you, no matter what happens. I had to stood on my tiptoe to reach the lamp. I wonder how that building is still standing after the earthquake. Their company stands against factories that contributes child labor. I was so scared I couldn't move, so I just stood still. At the party yesterday, he just stood silently in the corner. Don't you just stand there like an idiot! Do something. My leg was hurting so much I wasn't able to stand.

14. HIGH When you describe people, you have to use the word tall, not high or long. That bird is flying very high, don't you think? There is very high skyscrapers in Dubai. I think he was high on heroin when I saw him. This cheese seems to be rather rather high, I thinks it's best to throw it away. I achieved higher level in the game. There are lots of highs and lows in this school. Are you going to high school after you finish grammar school? I love your high heels, they look so good on you! You'll have to jump rather high if your going to get over that fence.

15. RUN I go running every morning, it makes me feel so perky. Have you heard about the dangerous prisoner who escaped the prison and is on the run in Mexico? He get caught for running guns and drugs illegally. I had a run of bad luck in this matter. The movie begin its run next month. In the normal run of things he hardly do exercises at all. My sister made four runs in yesterdys baseball match. There has been a run on ice cream because summer is coming. Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world. The cheetah runs faster than any other mammal.

16. GIVE I gave a new toy to my dog. This neckless was given to me two years ago when i turned eighteen. What name are you going to give to your baby? I can give you some money if you're not able to pay your bills yourself. I gave my everything to make this work. I need you to give your best shot, it's the only way we can make this happen. They'll give you five years in jail if you get caught. She gave me a smile, and that made me very happy. You can't know if you don't try, so give it a go! My patience gave out and I yelled at her.

17. FEEL I feel you, the same happened to me two weeks ago. Can you feel the magic in the air? My feelings for you are honest. I'm feeling rather sad at the moment. I feel like going for a walk. I didn't feel anything when he stabbed me, I was already in shock. Just feel how my hands are shaking! He looked so handsome, I felt like kissing him. I have never felt so happy as I feel now. How are you feeling about her?

18. LET Let's go have some fun, shall we! She'll never let you do that. The thing between you and her will never work, you need to let go of her! Let them come- there's nothing they can do. Please, let me show you how this works. Let me know what you did yesterday. Let me have a look at your homeworks. Let your dog go, can't you see his enjoying running free. She has let her flat to an old lady. Don't you dare let go of my hand!

19. DRIVE She's driving me crazy. You should let me drive you home, you're too drunk. My house is only a short drive away. I got my license today, do you want to come for a drive? Do you want to see how my dog drives the sheep into the corral? Driving a car is much easier than I thought. It's much harder to get a driving license in these days. My mother is a really bad driver. There was a bus parked on the drive. I'm taking drivin lessons once a week.

20. FALL Are you going to visit your grandmother next fall? She's falling in love with me. I fell down when I was running and I broke my leg. A little girl died when she fell down from the cliff. The temperature may fall below zero next day. I was so exhausted yesterday I just fell into bed immediately when I get home. The beggar fell to his knees and started to pray. She falls asleep like a baby when I sing to her. My mother fell ill when her son left. My birthday will fall on a Monday this year.

21. MOVE I thought I saw somebody moving there just now. You'll have to make the next move, she ain't going to do that. Could you please move your car? One false move could lead to disaster. She's moving really fast. She learned all the chess moves so easily. It's so cold here I can't move my toes. We moved in this house last year. The film was so sad it moved me to tears. She moves with very suspicious guy.

22. CLEAN Your T-shirt looks very clean. The air in Finland is so clear I can feel how my lungs want more and more of it. My mom always makes sure that our hands are clean when we sit on the table. My sister broke her finger, but the doctor said it is a clean break, so it'll heal easily. I'm going to clean the kitchen next morning, it is so dirty. My cousin works as a cleaner in a big company. I hope these winestains will clean off my dress. The bullet went clean through his knee. I'm tired of cleaning your mess everyday. Your boots desperately need cleaning.

23. CROSS You need to cross this road to get to the other side. People use to cross their hands when they pray. The cross is the symbol of Christianity. My dog is a cross between a pug and a bulldog. It makes me really cross when I see people hurting their dogs. When I sit down, I usually cross my legs. She was rather cross at him when she found out he was telling lies. I have put a cross on the map where I think the treasure is. The criminal tried to cross the border. We crossed from Finland to Sweden to visit Ikea.

24. House I am moving house. Don't you dare to wake the whole house. At the moment I work in house. (Lower/Upper) House votes tomorrow on the new law. I got a full house! We got to play to a full house. The House of Windsor is going to visit Finland today! I really brought the house down! When I become the new manager, I'll surely clean house. Are you going to eat me out of house and home? They got on like a house on fire. When they released their engagement, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. You don't have to go all around the houses. I'll keep house  when you aren't home. Next beer is on the house. People (who live) in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Hey, put/set your own house in order This is safe as houses So, are you going to set up house in Oulu?

25. Fish Is this a tropical/marine/freshwater fish? Whoa, this is a good place to fish. I see enormous shoals of fish! Hard, eh? It's like shooting fish in a barrel. Our principal is a big fish in a small pond. I can't believe you're such a cold fish. James was really a nice guy. Sheila, however, was a different kettle of fish. No wonder why he behaved agressively. Weekends he drinks like a fish. I must admit I was a fish out of water. I'm not going to do that, I have bigger fish to try. He's an odd fish. I think it'd be a bit complicated to employ him, he's neither fish nor fowl. Hey, don't get depressed, there are plenty more fish in the sea.

26. Tar Don't spoil the ship for a ha'pennyworth of tar. He's tarred with the same brush as his bother. Do you really prefercoal tar soap to birch soap? Even low-tar cigarettes are very dangerous. Don't recently tarred roads  smell good? Hey, don't stare at him, he's just an old Jack Tar. Bill 'Full House' Jenkins was tarred and weathered more than once.

27. Ship I am the boss on board ship. It's the cheapest way to ship these computers by ship. There's a huge airship coming to Oulu today. Hey, we can manage these hard times, don't jump ship. Sir, three of our men just jumped ship. -Did you hear about those bankers quitting their jobs? -Yeah, they're like rats deserting a sinking ship. The new boss sure has run a tight ship before. Program's ready to ship in late 2016. Mayday, mayday, this boat's shipping. This is the last warning, shape up or ship out! They'll just ship the children off to summercamp and leave, how  handy is that?

28. Apple Women don't usually have Adam's apple. These are cooking apples,  not  eating apples. Crab apples make a great jelly. We'll have candy apples for dessert. I'm going to Big Apple next weekend. The apple never falls far from the tree. He's the apple of his mother's eye. -Which do you like more, popcorn or chocolate? -They're both great, but you can't compare apples and oranges. Using syrup with pancakes is as American as apple pie. That jerk really is a rotten apple.

29. Money -I have to borrow money somewhere.-Why don't you just earn your money yourself? Hey, be careful with that – it cost a lot of money! Have you counted the money? I made my money back in the sixties. I really am in the money. Uncle Scrooge is probably the richest comic character ever. He's rolling in money. If you want the best money can buy, money shall be no object. I am not stingy, I'm just careful with money. Who couldn't resist easy money? A fool and his money are soon parted. For my money, he's a great author. Did you get your money's worth? I gave him a good run for their money. I have no money to burn, it doesn't grow on trees.

30. Money Banking is a license to print money, but it's not good money. I made money hand over fist. I can't do that homework for money nor love. Marrying money is money for old rope. World is unfair, workers have no power, it's the money thattalks. If you want me to believe you, put your money where your mouth is. I can't understand what's government doing in Talvivaara, they're throwing good money after bad. Domestic violence is a problem that needs deep studying and discussion, just throwing money at the problem doesn't help the victims.

31. Table I have booked a table for two. Set the table, will you. I'm coming, I'll just clear the table first. The table of contents is at the front of the book. Did you remember to bring your own periodic table to the test John drank him under the table yesterday. If you want us to trust you, you should lay your cards on the table. Trump turned the tables as he entered the presidential run. He put new proposal on the table. I proposed that we'd table the idea until next meeting.

32. Hat He has a cool straw hat. I can't work both as a cook and a head in the camp, I can't wear that manyhats. MP3 is an old hat nowadays. Hey, you can't except me to do that exam at the drop of a hat, I haven't had time to prepare myself for it. He went hat in the hand to his father. Ha, if he does that, I'll eat my hat. I tip my hat to you. Be sure to keep your criminal background under your hat, or you won't land that job. You can't be serious! Did they really pick the headmaster out of a hat? Just pass the hat round there, they surely like old cats. The inventor of telephone really pulled a rabbit out of the hat! Yesterday, three new candidates threw their hats into the ring.

33. Bat Bat that wasp, it's irritating. She's batting her eyes like having them full of dirt. He sold all boats? He's really batting a thousand! I'm going to bat for my grandma. We've been batting this idea around for three months, couldn't we now decide if it's good or not? He didn't bat an eye when I told him about his brothers imprisonment. He's still allowed to drive a car? Come on, he's blind as a bat! I saw a vampire bat yesterday. We have do it right off the bat! He was driving like a bat out of hell. Wow, I really respect you for doing that big work off your own bat.

34. Game I like ball games, like football and baseball. When are the next Olympic Games? Kids are playing a game of cops and robbers. She's going to sack everybody? So that's her game! Yeah, he really beat her in her own game. I am game for anything. Now your game is up! -Did you hear about his new business? -Yeah. I think it's a mug's game For me this project is just a game. I think we're out of the game.  A goal! We might actually be back in the game!

35. Game Hey, you can't do that! It's not playing the game! He's really good at talking a good game. You do that? Well, two can play that game. How come you do that? What's your game? Don't try to play silly games with me, just tell me why you did it. He doesn't appreciate the rules of the game: always trying to steal somebody's money. -Do you know any good places in here? -Well, there's just a puny pub behind the corner but it's the only game in town.

36. Game  Success in competitive games require hard work and dedication.  Communication is essential in team games.  Would you care for a game of cards?  We have  to draw the last game, to proceed.  The first play-off game will be played to day.  It's a home game for Kärpät and againstTappara.  Na'Vi have to raise their game to have any chance in the tournament.  My cousin will take part in the next Olympic games.  The game of politics is not for me.  Strategizing is all part of the game.  Turned out that he was just playing a stupid game with me.  They were doing fine, but managed to throw the game. 

37. Shame Shame, you're so cute. You're going to shame us all. He was able to shame me into giving him money. My face burned with shame. To my shame I took the money from the wallet before returning it. It is a crying shame that you aren't allowed to come. There's no shame in wanting to be successful. I'm going to name and shame them! His productivity puts us all to shame. How could you do something like that, shame on you!

38. Book The game seven is already booked up. I'm going to book into a hotel. Would you prefer a hardback or a paperback book? Go over the books again, there's a mistake somewhere. They must have cooked the books! They'll open a book on who'll win the race. I'm afraid I'm not in her good books at the moment. Hey, use some imagination! I doubt the best way to do that is by the book. The police have closed the book on the case, so it remains a closed book. Don't judge a book by its cover. In my book that isn't fair. He is an open book. She's able to read people like books. Anyone wise would take a leaf from his book. Imprison him and throw the book at him! He's in Microsoft's books? Well, that doesn't suit our books.

39. Drive I drive a car. I ride a motorcycle. Could you drive me to the station? Remember to take care not to drive yourself too hard. It drove me to depression. -Did you really get I- from English in matriculation examination?! -Yeah, it's enough to drive anyone to drink Hooray, we drove the enemy back! I've never done woodworks, I can't even drive a nail into a piece of wood. Money is the main factor driving help to that oil country. It would maybe be wise to drive a tunnel under this stream. You drive a hard bargain! I'll drive off tomorrow. Don't stop—drive on! The wind drove the balloon away.

40. Run Run, Forrest, run! He came running to meet you. Hey, don’t try to run my life for me. They run one of the world's most successful businesses. The university runs summer courses for anyone willing to pay for them. I'm too poor to run a car at the moment. Stirling engine can run on any fuel.

41. FREEDOM  She enjoyed the freedom she had moving away from home. He realized that marriage would be giving up his freedom. There is a freedom of religion among every Finnish citizen.  In the parliament, every representative has freedom of speech.  Surrendering would cost him his freedom. The women have won many freedoms for themselves. The bad economical situation doesn't allow freedom of choice for the unemployed.

42. ANSWER I just answered your question. I am expecting your answer by 8 o'clock this evening.  She received the answer to a question she had been thinking about for long.  The answer to my letter came yesterday.  In answer to your ponderings, I will tell you everything tomorrow morning.  I can't give you an instant answer yet.  Even the scientists haven't figured out the answer to this dilemma. Your parents probably will provide the answers to all of your problems.  This exam requires only written answers. You can guess the answer if needed. I tried to answer honestly, but something kept me from letting the cat out of the bag.

43. VIEW What a wonderful view! My view on this situation is that we should keep our noses out of it. Her rosy view of her future is so unrealistic. The teachers at our school have clear views on the studies.  His world view revolves around himself.  In the doctor's point of view, he should be recovering from the illness in no time.  We had a poor view of the stage at the opera. The large pillar was blocking my view of the beautiful scene.  The picture showed only the front view of the house. I just want to enjoy the view, but you are making it impossible with your presence. The view from his apartment is outstanding.

44. DEMAND I demand you to stop what you're doing. She demanded for a larger wage.  Their demands don't meet. In my opinion, loans should be available on demand.  Demand for iPhones has increased. Android cell phones are still in demand.  Demands are common among consumers. The demands of the job were impossible to reach.  She demanded a large sum of money from her father. 

45. TARGET He shot a bull's eye on the target.  We are shopping at Target. He was so unfortunate to be the target of the crime. She is so ambitious. She has always set very high targets for herself. Our main target is to work well as a team. I need a target to aim for, otherwise I am not motivated.  The sales were 10% above target last year.  This shirt model is targeted mainly at seniors.

46. ATTEMPT She didn't fall off the roof by accident. It was a suicide attempt.  She succeeded in her attempt to win the dance competition. I have made no attempt to get back together with him.  What he said was a weak attempt to win her heart. The puppy made afaint attempt at a bark. 

47. FEED She fed them porridge every morning.  Have they been feeding you well?  You should help us feed the homeless. You shouldn't think of her as just another mouth to feed. The media feeds everyone's imagination with good and bad information. This data is fed directly into the computer.  The birds feed mainly on worms and ants. 

48. PROPOSAL  The famous photographer captured the beautiful proposal of marriage. He proposed to her under the stars. They made a proposalon lowering the taxes. We discussed about proposals concerning the economical situation in the EU. His speech was a proposal for lowering the use of water.

49. ISSUE Did the latest issue of Vogue arrive yet? My parents are having issues with their jobs.  Do you have an issue with my way of pronouncing?  The newly issued book was terrible.  Banks issue credit cards for their customers.  This is an issue concerning your school.  She spoke on the issue of drunk-driving.  Can you even consider on solving this issue? We need to focus on this issue and not procrastinate.

50. PUBLIC She's never seen in public anymore.  I'm a nervous wreck every time I perform in public! The government told the public about the new system. Books written by J.K Rowling are very popular in the midst of the reading public. He is an active member of the public. The new cafeteria is open to the public on Thursday.  You shouldn't do that in public. It is very embarrassing. Jack and Mary have now informed their engagement to a wider public.