ngày sinh sinh nhật 
birthday 
Which ocean is the largest and which ocean is the smallest? ☊ 
Đại dương nào lớn nhất và đại dương nào nhỏ nhất? ☊ Geography The man wants to find out who is the happiest woman. ☊ Người đàn ông muốn tìm ra ai là người phụ nữ hạnh phúc nhất. ☊ Verbs 2.5 You are using the latest version. ☊ Bạn đang dùng phiên bản mới nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Which animal has the longest tail? ☊ Động vật nào có cái đuôi dài nhất? ☊ Animals 2 This is the biggest private bank in Vietnam. ☊ Đó là ngân hàng tư nhân lớn nhất ở Việt Nam. ☊ Adjectives 2 Is time the most valuable? ☊ Thời gian là quý giá nhất? ☊ Adjectives 2 Health is the most valuable. ☊ Sức khoẻ là quý giá nhất. ☊ Medical When their country was unified, millions of people smiled and millions of ☊ Khi quốc gia của họ được thống nhất, triệu người đã cười và triệungười khác đã khóc. ☊ History In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. ☊ Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military like: nhất → →
erster Klasse ☊ hạng nhất ☊ 
头等车厢 ☊ tóuděng chēxiāng bestes ☊ tốt nhất ☊ 最好的 ☊ zuìhǎo de vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất ☊ 商定 ☊ shāng dìng einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ 商定一个时间 ☊ shāng dìng yí gè shí jiān blass ☊ nhợt nhạt ☊ 苍白的 ☊ cāng bái de spätestens bis ☊ chậm nhất đến ☊ 最晚到 ☊ zuì wǎn dào zumindest ☊ ít nhất ☊ 最少 ☊ zuì shǎo optimal ☊ tốt nhất ☊ 理想的 ☊ lǐ xiǎng de zum Geburtstag gratulieren ☊ chúc mừng sinh nhật ☊ 祝贺生日 ☊ zhù hè shēng rì maximal ☊ cao nhất, nhiều nhất ☊ 最大 ☊ zuì dà mit jemandem übereinstimmen ☊ đồng ý, nhất trí với ai đó ☊ 与某人完全一致， 与某人取得共识 ☊ yǔ mǒurén wánquán yīzhì, yǔ mǒurén qǔdé gòngshí der Sonntag ☊ chủ nhật ☊ ☊ erster Klasse ☊ hạng nhất ☊ ☊ der Geburtstag ☊ ngày sinh nhật ☊ ☊ bestes ☊ tốt nhất ☊ ☊ vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất ☊ ☊ einen Termin vereinbaren ☊ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn ☊ ☊ die Kleinigkeit ☊ nhỏ nhặt ☊ ☊ die Feigheit ☊ hèn nhát ☊ ☊ blass ☊ nhợt nhạt ☊ ☊ spätestens bis ☊ chậm nhất đến ☊ ☊ zumindest ☊ ít nhất ☊ ☊ optimal ☊ tốt nhất ☊ ☊ zum Geburtstag gratulieren ☊ chúc mừng sinh nhật ☊ ☊ maximal ☊ cao nhất, nhiều nhất ☊ ☊ mit jemandem übereinstimmen ☊ đồng ý, nhất trí với ai đó ☊ ☊ Wir haben Montag bis Sonntag von acht Uhr morgens bis elf Uhr abends geöffnet. ☊ Từ thứ hai đến Chủ nhật chúng tôi mở cửa từ tám giờ sáng đến mười một giờ đêm. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 135) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Er fragt die Frau, die am Ticketschalter arbeitet, nach dem günstigsten Weg zu fliegen. ☊ Anh ấy hỏi người phụ nữ đang làm việc ở quầy bán vé về đường bay rẻ nhất. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 231) Entschuldigen Sie, wie komme ich am günstigsten nach Berlin? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi đến Berlin thế nào thì rẻ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 232) Ja, ich weiß. Möchten Sie erste oder zweite Klasse? ☊ Đúng, tôi biết. Anh muốn vé hạng nhất hay hạng nhì? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 241) Ich sagte Ihnen bereits, den preiswertesten Flug. ☊ Tôi đã nói với chị rồi, chuyến bay rẻ nhất. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 242) Du sollst besonders aussehen, nicht langweilig. ☊ Anh nên ăn mặc nổi, đừng tẻ nhạt nữa. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 263) Okay, das ist die einfachste Möglichkeit. ☊ Được đấy, đó là món đơn giản nhất. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 286) Das Geburtstagsgeschenk ☊ Quà sinh nhật ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 393) An diesem Abend möchten Tri und Trang zu einer Geburtstagsfeier gehen. ☊ Tối nay Trí và Trang đi dự tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 394) Trang vergaß ihr Geburtstagsgeschenk in Tris Haus. ☊ Trang đã đế quên quà sinh nhật của cô ấy ở nhà Tri. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 396) Tri? Wenn du meine Nachricht hören kannst, bring bitte mein Geburtstagsgeschenk mit. ☊ Tri? Nếu anh nghe tin nhắn của em thì làm ơn mang theo quà sinh nhật của em theo nhé. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 410) Hallo Trang, kuck, was ich für dich habe! Du hast das Geburtstagsgeschenk vergessen. ☊ Chào Trang, xem anh có gì cho em này. Em đã đế quên quà sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 415) Tri und Trang liefen zur Geburtstagsparty. ☊ Tri và Trang đang đi dự bữa tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 419) Die Stadt ist voll von Mäusen, Ratten und Vögeln, damit die Katzen Nahrung haben. ☊ Thành phố có đầy chuột nhắt, chuột cống và chim, đế mèo có thức ăn. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 490) Das beste ist, wenn du dann in den Bus Nummer 10 steigst. ☊ Tốt nhất là sau đó anh đón xe buýt số 10. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 523) Am Ticketschalter musst du sehr lange warten. Am besten benutzt du den Fahrscheinautomaten. ☊ Ở quầy bán vé anh phải đợi rất lâu. Tốt nhất là anh dùng máy bán vé tự động. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 532) Ein erster Besichtigungstermin ist mit dem Hausmeister bereits vereinbart. ☊ Cuộc hẹn đầu tiên để xem nhà đã được thống nhất với chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 615) Wie findest du diese Wohnung im Vergleich zur ersten? ☊ Em thấy căn hộ này như thế nào so với căn hộ thứ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 621) Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663) Ich hoffe, Sie antworten mir möglichst bald. ☊ Tôi hy vọng, quí vị trả lời nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 676) Am Sonntag fahren Trang und Tri aus den Bergen nach Hause zurück. ☊ Vào chủ nhật Trang và Trí từ trên núi trở về nhà. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 790) Trang ist von Tris Reisebericht fasziniert. ☊ Trang say mê với cuốn nhật kí du lịch của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 803) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Blass kommt Tri nach Hause. Seine Nase blutet. ☊ Trí nhợt nhạt về nhà. Mũi anh bị chảy máu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 870) Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954) Gebrauchtes Auto in bestem Zustand zu verkaufen. ☊ Bán xe cũ trong tình trạng tốt nhất. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 987) Sie vereinbaren einen Termin zur Besichtigung. ☊ Họ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn để xem xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 998) Das war der schönste Tag meines Lebens! ☊ Quả là một ngày đẹp nhất trong đời em! ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1129) Er wird Sie so bald wie möglich zurückrufen. ☊ Ông ấy / Anh ấy sẽ gọi lại sớm nhất có thể cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1267) Ich werde Sie so bald wie möglich zurückrufen. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị sớm nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1313) Diesem Brief habe ich unseren aktuellen Produktkatalog beigelegt. ☊ Tôi gửi kèm trong thư quyển catalog giới thiệu sản phẩm mới nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1354) Ich schreibe gerade an meiner Doktorarbeit zum Thema Energiepolitik in Japan. ☊ Tôi đang viết luận văn tiến sĩ về đề tài: „Chính sách năng lượng ở Nhật Bản“ ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1433) Haben Sie schon das Neueste gehört? ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết tin mới nhất chưa? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1489) Es wird morgen kalt sein. Am besten Sie bringen warme Sachen mit. ☊ Ngày mai trời sẽ lạnh. Tốt nhất anh / chị nên mặc ấm. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1509) Das ist der beste Film des letzten Jahres! ☊ Đó là bộ phim hay nhất của năm ngoái. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1539) Das Angebot gilt nur solange der Vorrat reicht. ☊ Chương trình khuyến mại với số lượng nhất định. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1573) Dieser Artikel wird erst in zwei Monaten wieder lieferbar sein. ☊ Sản phẩm này sẽ được bán lại sớm nhất là sau hai tháng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1591) Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600) Sie bekommen die bestellte Ware bis zum 15.02. geliefert. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển đến chậm nhất là ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1603) Ich stimme Ihnen zu. ☊ Tôi nhất trí với ý kiến của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1660) Ich bin dafür. ☊ Tôi nhất trí / đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1661) Ich bin dagegen. ☊ Tôi phản đối. / Tôi không nhất trí. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1662) Ich bin nicht Ihrer Meinung. ☊ Tôi không nhất trí với ý kiến của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1663) Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677) Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754) Mindestens drei Jahre Berufserfahrung sind von Vorteil. ☊ Ít nhất ba năm kinh nghiệm thực tế là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1779) Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894) Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für Ihren weiteren beruflichen Weg. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1990) Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991) Heute stelle ich Ihnen mein jüngstes Projekt vor. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin giới thiệu với quý vị về dự án mới nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2088) Sie sind einer meiner besten Mitarbeiter. ☊ Anh / Chị là một trong những nhân viên tốt nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2227) Das ist das beste, was der Markt zu bieten hat. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm tốt nhất mà thị trường có. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2245) Das ist ein Einzelstück. ☊ Đây là chiếc duy nhất. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2264) Auf dieser Tagung werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse vorgestellt. ☊ Buổi hội thảo này sẽ giới thiệu các thành quả nghiên cứu mới nhất. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2370) Ich hätte gerne ein Zugticket 1. Klasse nach Prag. ☊ Tôi muốn mua một vé tàu hạng nhất đến Praha. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2374) Ich brauche einen Mietwagen in Wien. Ich werde den Wagen am Dienstag abholen und am Sonntag Abend zurückbringen. ☊ Tôi cần thuê một chiếc ôtô ở Viên. Tôi sẽ lấy chiếc xe vào thứ ba và trả lại vào tối chủ nhật. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2376) Das sollten Sie unbedingt probieren! ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà nhất định phải ăn thử món này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2435) Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518) Wir bitten Sie die Zahlung in Höhe von 400.- Euro bis spätestens zum 01.03. nachzuholen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền 400 Euro chậm nhất đến ngày 01.03. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2534) Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536) Können wir uns auf eine Teilzahlung einigen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể thống nhất về việc trả góp được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2556) it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
The Japanese market accounts for 35% of the company's revenue. ☊ account for sth ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
Where's the nearest bridge across the river? ☊ across ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
the latest addition to our range of cars ☊ addition ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. ☊ affect ☊
He's the tallest, after Richard. ☊ after ☊
Come over on Sunday afternoon. ☊ afternoon ☊
His last movie was best of all. ☊ all ☊
He's ancient—he must be at least fifty! ☊ ancient ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open. ☊ annoying ☊
He answered as truthfully as he could. ☊ answer ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
The committee unanimously approved the plan. ☊ approve ☊
We went to Japan last April. ☊ April ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
an old tree that was at least ten feet around ☊ around ☊
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. ☊ arrival ☊
Run as fast as you can. ☊ as ☊
It's my birthday. As if you didn't know! ☊ as if/as though ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ assume ☊
This was Murray at his best. ☊ at ☊
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. ☊ at ☊
How many people attend church every Sunday? ☊ attend ☊
best-selling author Paul Theroux ☊ author ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
He was nominated for the best actor award. ☊ award ☊
I feel awful about forgetting her birthday. ☊ awful ☊
It was the worst experience of her life. ☊ bad ☊
bake sth for sb: I'm baking a birthday cake for Alex. ☊ bake ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
We're going to Japan at the beginning of July. ☊ beginning ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
That's the best movie I've ever seen! ☊ best ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
Is that your best suit? ☊ best ☊
They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children. ☊ best ☊
the company's best-ever results ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
Those were the best years of my life. ☊ best ☊
What's the best way to cook steak? ☊ best ☊
The best thing to do would be to apologize. ☊ best ☊
He's the best man for the job. ☊ best ☊
It's best if you go now. ☊ best ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
Which one do you like best? ☊ best ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
her best-known poem ☊ best ☊
He works best in the mornings. ☊ best ☊
Britain's best-dressed woman ☊ best ☊
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
We all want the best for our children. ☊ best ☊
They only buy the best. ☊ best ☊
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. ☊ best ☊
She always brings out the best in people. ☊ best ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
I don't really feel at my best today. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
It's the world's biggest computer company. ☊ big ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
bright/dark/light/pale blue ☊ blue ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
We came bottom (= got the worst result) with 12 points. ☊ bottom ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
She's a feminist, in the broadest sense of the word. ☊ broad ☊
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent/consistent ☊ broadly ☊
Which fuel burns most efficiently? ☊ burn ☊
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. ☊ burn ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
a birthday cake ☊ cake ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
birthday/wedding celebrations ☊ celebration ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ choice ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
Their birthdays are very close together. ☊ close ☊
the coldest May on record ☊ cold ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
the largest computer company in the world ☊ company ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. ☊ constant ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
cook sth: What's the best way to cook trout? ☊ cook ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. ☊ crazy ☊
double/single cream (= thick/thin cream) ☊ cream ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
cut sb sth: I cut them all a piece of birthday cake. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth for sb: I cut a piece of birthday cake for them all. ☊ cut ☊
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. ☊ cycle ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
in the depths of winter (= when it is coldest) ☊ depth ☊
the latest developments in the war ☊ development ☊
a desk diary ☊ diary ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
At least they died happy. ☊ die ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. ☊ dirt ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. ☊ dress ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
my earliest memories ☊ early ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
The best rooms go to those who book earliest. ☊ early ☊
I must be the happiest person on earth! ☊ earth ☊
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. ☊ easy ☊
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him. ☊ easy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
an economy fare (= the cheapest) ☊ economy ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. ☊ encounter ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
It's my best ever score. ☊ ever ☊
We work every day except Sunday. ☊ except ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence. ☊ existence ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
pale-faced ☊ face ☊
First, some basic facts about healthy eating! ☊ fact ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
They don't have the faintest chance of winning. ☊ faint ☊
She suddenly felt faint. ☊ faint ☊
The walkers were faint from hunger. ☊ faint ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
Amy is the smartest by far. ☊ by far ☊
the house farthest away from the road ☊ farthest ☊
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest ☊ farthest ☊
the farthest point of the journey ☊ farthest ☊
the part of the garden farthest from the house ☊ farthest ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the world's fastest runner ☊ fast ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
Which one's your favourite? ☊ favourite ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
Her eyes are her most striking feature. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area. ☊ few ☊
It's her fifth birthday. ☊ fifth ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures ☊ figure ☊
the finest collection of paintings in Europe ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
a close-fitting dress ☊ fit ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
I picked some flowers. ☊ flower ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
He's one of my best friends. ☊ friend ☊
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). ☊ friendly ☊
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. ☊ funny ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She was the gentlest of nurses. ☊ gentle ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over sth ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: What are you giving your father for his birthday? ☊ give ☊
I picked it up and gave it back to him. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
I think I'm going to faint. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. ☊ grade ☊
He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. ☊ great ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
He was her most hated enemy. ☊ hate ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
What's the highest mountain in the US? ☊ high ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
Islam's holiest shrine ☊ holy ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
to win the highest honour ☊ honour ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
It was the hottest July on record. ☊ hot ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
It's only human to want the best for your children. ☊ human ☊
her hundredth birthday ☊ hundredth ☊
He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. ☊ hurry ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
He hasn't the faintest idea how to manage people. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
dressed in their best clothes ☊ in ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. ☊ introduce ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
a faded pair of blue jeans ☊ jeans ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
She kept a diary for over twenty years. ☊ keep ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
know sth: Do you know any Japanese? ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. ☊ know ☊
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. ☊ lack (for) nothing ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
The elephant is the largest living land animal. ☊ land ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
the Japanese language ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
The birthday card arrived three days late. ☊ late ☊
the latest unemployment figures ☊ latest ☊
the latest craze/fashion/trend ☊ latest ☊
her latest novel ☊ latest ☊
Have you heard the latest news? ☊ latest ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
His first joke got the biggest laugh of the night. ☊ laugh ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
It'll take a year, at the very least. ☊ at the (very) least ☊
Really, I'm not in the least tired. ☊ not in the least ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
It'll cost at least 500 dollars. ☊ at least ☊
She must be at least 40. ☊ at least ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
I've known her at least as long as you have. ☊ at least ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
You could at least listen to what he says. ☊ at least ☊
Well, at least they weren't bored. ☊ at least ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students ☊ lecture ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
How do you find life in Japan? ☊ life ☊
Carry this bag—it's the lightest. ☊ light ☊
Lighter shades suit you best. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
Which tie do you like best? ☊ like ☊
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? ☊ like ☊
the most likely outcome ☊ likely ☊
We are doing our best with the limited resources available. ☊ limited ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday. ☊ little ☊
He's the greatest player who ever lived. ☊ live ☊
the finest living pianist ☊ living ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
It was the world's longest bridge. ☊ long ☊
She screamed as loudly as she could. ☊ loudly ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
the lowest temperature ever recorded ☊ low ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
The best of luck with your exams. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. ☊ majority ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
I spend at least six hours a week marking. ☊ mark ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
They have cornered the market in sportswear (= sell the most). ☊ market ☊
the Japanese market ☊ market ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
They've been best mates since school. ☊ mate ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ memory ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
the mildest winter since records began ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. ☊ mile ☊
What did you miss most when you were in France? ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
He died in the early hours of Sunday morning. ☊ morning ☊
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? ☊ most ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
Who ate the most? ☊ most ☊
The director has the most to lose. ☊ most ☊
the most boring/beautiful part ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
What did you enjoy (the) most? ☊ most ☊
It was what she wanted most of all. ☊ most ☊
We're mostly out on Sundays. ☊ mostly ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
Have you seen the latest Miyazaki movie? ☊ movie ☊
Happy Birthday, Mum. ☊ mum ☊
He lost the race by the narrowest of margins. ☊ narrow ☊
Most birds are naturally timid. ☊ naturally ☊
Where's the nearest bank? ☊ near ☊
She has a 12-point lead over her nearest rival. ☊ near ☊
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. ☊ near ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
My birthday is very near Christmas. ☊ near ☊
This colour is nearest (to) the original. ☊ near ☊
The more expensive articles are not necessarily better. ☊ not necessarily ☊
Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best. ☊ not necessarily ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
What's the latest news? ☊ news ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
Jo was the next oldest after Martin. ☊ next ☊
The next best thing to flying is gliding. ☊ next ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
I want nothing but the best for my children. ☊ nothing but ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. ☊ odd ☊
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. ☊ oddly ☊
the most famous of all the stars ☊ of ☊
He's the oldest player in the team. ☊ old ☊
He came on Sunday. ☊ on ☊
on your birthday ☊ on ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
We were the only people there. ☊ only ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
She's the only person for the job. ☊ only ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
a pale shade of orange ☊ orange ☊
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. ☊ outside ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
a pale complexion ☊ pale ☊
You look pale. Are you OK? ☊ pale ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
pale blue eyes ☊ pale ☊
a pale sky ☊ pale ☊
the cold pale light of dawn ☊ pale ☊
a daily/evening/Sunday paper ☊ paper ☊
The final part will be shown next Sunday evening. ☊ part ☊
The worst part was having to wait three hours in the rain. ☊ part ☊
a birthday/dinner/garden, etc. party ☊ party ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
At least ten people were killed in the crash. ☊ people ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? ☊ period ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
Coogan has run a personal best of just under four minutes. ☊ personal ☊
photograph sb/sth: He has photographed some of the world's most beautiful women. ☊ photograph ☊
She picked the best cake for herself. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. ☊ pick ☊
He picked the nuts off the top of the cake. ☊ pick ☊
Here's a tip I picked up from my mother. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
pale pink roses ☊ pink ☊
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. ☊ pink ☊
Your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car. ☊ plan ☊
Japanese car plants ☊ plant ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
We aim to help the poorest families. ☊ poor ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
Where would be the best position for the lights? ☊ position ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents ☊ present ☊
What can I get him for a birthday present? ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
pride (in doing sth): We take great pride in offering the best service in town. ☊ pride ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
highly/quite/most probable ☊ probable ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
The two cases are most probably connected. ☊ probably ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
The car had been his proudest possession. ☊ proud ☊
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. ☊ provide ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
She was quiet and shy. ☊ quiet ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
a race between the two best runners of the club ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
a top-rated programme ☊ rate ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
his most recent visit to Poland ☊ recent ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). ☊ record ☊
Last summer was the wettest on record. ☊ record ☊
It was the worst flood since records began. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. ☊ reject ☊
the latest new releases ☊ release ☊
one of the remotest areas of the world ☊ remote ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
I have the greatest respect for your brother. ☊ respect ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
He submitted his latest novel for review. ☊ review ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
He goes for a ride most mornings. ☊ ride ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
The Japanese are our biggest economic rivals. ☊ rival ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
the roughest neighbourhood in the city ☊ rough ☊
Which is the best route to take? ☊ route ☊
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome ☊ route ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays. ☊ sack ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
Which type of investment offers the greatest security? ☊ security ☊
Do whatever seems best to you. ☊ seem ☊
She sent for the latest sales figures. ☊ send for sth ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. ☊ make sense ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
Smith's Catering Services (= a company) offers the best value. ☊ service ☊
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue ☊ shade ☊
a rectangular shape ☊ shape ☊
Which is the shortest day of the year? ☊ short ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
a quiet, shy man ☊ shy ☊
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. ☊ shy ☊
As a teenager I was painfully shy. ☊ shy ☊
She's very shy with adults. ☊ shy ☊
a shy smile ☊ shy ☊
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. ☊ side ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
I couldn't understand a single word she said! ☊ single ☊
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). ☊ sister ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
He's the slowest in the class. ☊ slow ☊
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. ☊ slow ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
They were wearing their smartest clothes. ☊ smart ☊
a dress made from the finest, softest silk ☊ soft ☊
We'll deliver the goods as soon as we can. ☊ soon ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
They're a sort of greenish-blue colour. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
I've spent years trying to learn Japanese. ☊ spend ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. ☊ star ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. ☊ stretch ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). ☊ summer ☊
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. ☊ sun ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
the tallest building in the world ☊ tall ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
The company has invested in the latest technology. ☊ technology ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
It was the best day of my life. ☊ the ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
The best thing to do is to apologize. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
Both sides agreed to strengthen political ties. ☊ tie ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
the Japanese ambassador to France ☊ to ☊
Today is her tenth birthday. ☊ today ☊
the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) ☊ toe ☊
All together now: 'Happy birthday to you...' ☊ together ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. ☊ twist ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
uniform rates of pay ☊ uniform ☊
The walls were a uniform grey. ☊ uniform ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) ☊ uniform ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
Larger sizes give the best value for money. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
the latest version of the software package ☊ version ☊
They wanted the very best quality. ☊ very ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
You should visit your dentist at least twice a year. ☊ visit ☊
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). ☊ voice ☊
The vote was unanimous. ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
He was voted most promising new director. ☊ vote ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
the best/quickest/shortest way from A to B ☊ way ☊
weak tea ☊ weak ☊
a weak and cowardly man ☊ weak ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
It's my birthday a week on Tuesday. ☊ a week next/on/this Monday, etc., a week tomorrow, etc. ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. ☊ west ☊
It was the wettest October for many years. ☊ wet ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
It's the best job in the whole wide world. ☊ wide ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
We all send our best wishes for the future. ☊ wish ☊
With best wishes (= for example, at the end of a letter) ☊ wish ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
Parents are the most important people in a child's world. ☊ world ☊
Which is the largest city in the world? ☊ world ☊
He's the world's highest paid entertainer. ☊ world ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
He was voted the worst dressed celebrity. ☊ worst ☊
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. ☊ worst ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. ☊ bring out the worst in sb ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. ☊ if the worst comes to the worst ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
That's the best movie I've seen in years. ☊ year ☊
pale yellow flowers ☊ yellow ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
Yesterday was Sunday. ☊ yesterday ☊
They won't arrive for at least two hours yet. ☊ yet ☊
the most comprehensive study yet of his music ☊ yet ☊
It was the highest building yet constructed. ☊ yet ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊