Human Rights

Here are some cool collocations for Human Rights issues (in no particular order):

Collective bargaining
The right to do sth
Violation of rights
Violation and abuse
equal opportunity
equal rights
gender gap
generation gap
moral obligations
non-profit organisation
property rights
poverty alleviation
social justice
rescue (someone) from (something)
an accute shortage of sth
a one-sided view
to disrespect the constitution
cost of living
standards of living
working conditions
living conditions
a health condition (a health problem)
danger pay
lightning-fast change
to throw support behind sth
the fight against corruption / to combat corruption
rising commodity prices / falling commodity prices
the impact of climate change on sth
to push people into poverty / to lift people out of poverty
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
soaring food prices
spread betting
To appear (more) dovish
A hawkish approach (to)
the downside risks to
to bring sth under control
an ethnic minority
ethnic diversity
(free) school meals
a low-income background / a disadvantaged background
a privileged background
social mobility
international outcry
political activism
to fuel corruption
to hold sbdy accountable for + noun/gerund
to accept a bribe
to buy off a politician (sbdy)
to realize one’s potential
to live in exile
to be banished from (somewhere)

Finance and the Economy

Here are some cool collocations in the area of Finance and the Economy (in no particular order):

to rebuild the economy
Rising commodity prices / falling commodity prices
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
international development
spread betting
the monetary policy committee
to stave off interest rate hikes
The pound fell against the dollar
To appear (more) dovish
A hawkish approach (to)
High, strong demand / low, weak demand
In strong demand
to kick start stagnant growth
the downside risks to
to slow the pace of
to keep interest rates on hold
to bring sth under control
corporate transparency
a tax haven
spending cuts
widespread skepticism

Dilpomacy and Democracy

Here are some cool collocations in the area of Diplomacy and Democracy (in no particular order):

developed countries / developed countries
a generation gap
health care
human rights
the international community
international organizations
a mass exodus
a one-sided view
an ill-conceived plan
to have reasonable control over/of sth
national politics
international politics
foreign policy
free and fair elections
a political system
to hold positions of power
unjust wars
economic agreements
open borders
to disrespect the constitution
discussions should center on sth
protest movements
to disrupt the exercise of power
to be on shaky ground
lightning-fast change
to throw support behind sth
Rising commodity prices / falling commodity prices
to push people into poverty / to lift people out of poverty
population growth
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
international development
soaring food prices
spread betting
To appear (more) dovish
A hawkish approach (to)
the downside risks to
to slow the pace of
to bring sth under control
an ethnic minority
a low-income background / a disadvantaged background
a privileged background
social mobility
international outcry
political activism
to fuel corruption
to hold sbdy accountable for + noun/gerund
to accept a bribe
to buy off a politician (sbdy)
to realize one’s potential
widespread skepticism
to live in exile
an asylum seeker / to seek asylum

TV and the Media

Here are some cool collocations in the area of TV and the Media (in no particular order):

prime time TV
a one-sided view
media manipulation
to run an ad (advertisement)
an advertising campaign
for the masses
mass media
for a select group
Internet users
On the front page
In the headlines
To be geared towards sbdy (a specific audience)
In the tail-end of a story
To publish a book, a story, an article, a piece
public appearances
to retract one’s (its) story
regular television programming
social mediasocial networking / social networks

Adverb + Verb / Verb + Adverb

Another random topic. Pay attention: when the verb is transitive, the adverb usually comes before it; when the verb is intransitive, the adverb usually comes after it.

absolutely adore
barely see
bitterly regret
distinctly remember sth / remember distinctly
dramatically increase
eagerly await
fully, thoroughly investigate
rely heavily on
apologize profusely
seriously wonder
sleep soundly
strongly suggest, recommend
strictly forbidden
categorically deny
to irrevocably appoint sbdy as

Adjectives + Nouns

While this topic is rather random, I believe they will still be useful... somehow... UPDATED JUNE 22

A high priority in, under extenuating circumstances
best-laid plans
at breakneck speed
wishful thinking
preliminary data
an intolerable situation
a growing problem
an unfair advantage
an unattainable goal
an ill-conceived plan
an adverse reaction to sth
a sobering thought
a decisive factor in sth
a plausible theory
the underlying cause of sth
a turning point in
a detrimental effecta fierce reaction
the glaring absence of
pressing issues
an overarching pattern
lightning-fast change
wildly disruptive to
Rising commodity prices / falling commodity prices
soaring food prices
spread betting
fast approaching
less likely / highly likely
heightened concern (over)
A hawkish approach (to)
High, strong demand / low, weak demand
In strong demand
stagnant growth
the downside risks to
an ethnic minority
ethnic diversity
a low-income background / a disadvantaged background
a privileged background
international outcry
political activism
a slippery slope to
an unanswered question
widespread scepticism
uncontrollable consequencesirreprable damage

Attitudes

Here are some cool collocations related to Attitudes (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

with unmitigated gall
with righteous indignation
a malicious aforethought
to wreak havoc
an adverse reaction to sth
to be of mutual benefit to
a mounting interest in sth
a rash decision
to take drastic measures
to exercise discretion
to have reasonable control over/of sth
conspicuous consumption
to cut to the chase
to trigger rumors
to react angrily to sth (criticism)
to deny rumors
the furore over sth / one’s furor over sth
to be on shaky ground
abject snobbery
a first-rate education
social mobility
international outcry
political activism
to fuel corruption
to accept a bribe

The Environment

Here are some cool collocations about the Environment (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

an ecological crisis
energy preservation
a natural disaster
raw materials
renewable energies
to foster sustainable development
a torrential downpour
one’s (its) natural habitat
an accute shortage of sth
a wind farm
power generation
to manage forests
lightning-fast change
to throw support behind sth
the impact of climate change on sth
water resources
oil reserves
to replenish resources
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
the downside risks to
to slow the pace of
to bring sth under control
to hold sbdy accountable for + noun/gerund
to realize one’s potential
widespread skepticism
a (financial) rescue package

Business

Here are some cool collocations in the Business area (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

An annual turnover
to bear in mind
to break off negotiations
to cease trading
to chair a meeting
to close a deal
to close a meeting
to come to the point
to dismiss an offer
to draw a conclusion
to draw your attention to
to launch a new product
to lay off staff / to take on staff
to go bankrupt / to go into receivership
to go into partnership
to make a loss / to make a profit
market forces
market share
the sales figures
To open a company
To rebuild the economy
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
spread betting
To appear (more) dovish
A hawkish approach (to)
the downside risks to
corporate transparency
a tax haven
to realize one’s potential

Work

Here are some cool collocations about work (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

The labor market the labor force
low pay
highly-skilled
well-trained
human resources / personnel department
a benefits package
a golden parachute
perks and benefits
an expense account
long hours / business hours / trading hours
work weekends / work over the weekend
the graveyard shift
shift work / a six-hour shift
a casual job / casual employment
to have or hold a full-time job / full-time employment
to have or hold a part-time job / part-time employment
on an internship / intern
to do a traineeship / trainee
an early-morning start
to work until late
to moonlight as
to hold down two jobs
to get paid under the table
to pay double tax
to be in a tax bracket
to be hired / to be fired
to be promoted / to be overlooked
to be stuck
to carve out a niche
to establish one’s self as
to climb the corporate ladder
to make one’s way up (through) the company
widespread unemployment
to live on, receive unemployment benefits
a managerial positionsenior management / top management
to have reasonable control over/of sthto do overtime
to have an interview
fringe benefits
working conditions
danger pay
to throw support behind sth
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
to realize one’s potential

Education

Here are some cool collocation in the Education area (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

To graduate from high school, college
To go to school (in Germany_
Boarding school
Adult illiteracy
The educational system
A formal education / an informal education
higher education / tertiary education
night school
a community college
a vocational course
holistic education
a lack of education
to have no schooling
pre-school / kindergarten / elementary, primary school / middle school / high school
distance learning
one-to-one classes
back-to-back classes
a window between classes
student assessment
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
(free) school meals
a revered academic
a low-income background / a disadvantaged background
a privileged background
a first-rate education
social mobility
to realize one’s potential

Law and the Legal System

Here are some cool collocations in the legal area (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

To break the law
To abide by the law
A Law-abiding citizen
To enact a law
To prevent sbdy from (doing) something
to launch a full-scale investigation
to sue sbdy for sth
to accuse sbdy of (doing) sth
to file charges against sbdy
to throw the book at sbdy
to do time (in jail)
to be sentenced to (10 years in jail)
to get out on parole / to be on parole

to appeal the verdict
to take sbdy to court
to file a lawsuit against sbdy
to be arrested
to be taken in for questioning
to be released (from jail, from custody)
to be let out (for good behavior)
to assign rights
an authorized representative
a binding contract
a binding obligation
a contractual breach
copyright protection
to enter into a contract (with)
the estimated costs of
a flagrant breach
fulfill one’s obligations
to be legally valid
in the public domain
to rescind a contract
to terminate a contract
to issue, receive written notice
a written request
to take the law into one’s own hands
to bring a case against sbdy
to dismiss a case
restrictive gun laws
to disrespect the constitution
discussions should center on
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
To be detained on suspicion of + gerund
to fuel corruption
to hold sbdy accountable for + noun/gerund
to accept a bribe
to buy off a politician (sbdy)
to be released on bail

Politics

Here are some cool collocations in the political area (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

To run for president
To run for Office
To get elected
In the polls (survey)
At the polls (election results)
To campaign for sdby
To be in a party (political party)
To make a promise / break a promise
Political turmoil
To be a candidate for the presidency
Public spending
Public coffers
To put forward a bill / submit a bill / pass a bill
decision-making power
the local community
a non-profit organization
to provide (someone) with (something)
to take advantage of (someone/something/ situation)
to address problems
to lose sight of sth
public opinion (on sth)
public comment (on sth)
a one-sided view
an ill-conceived plan
national politics
international politics
smear campaigns
a political system
scare tactics
to cast a, your vote
adrenaline-filled speeches
public appearances
criticism from the opposition
to launch opportunistic attacks on sbdy
to take power / to take office
discussions should center on
to be on shaky ground
lightning-fast change
to throw support behind sth
to rebuild the economy
Rising commodity prices / falling commodity prices
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
international development
spread betting
To appear (more) dovish
A hawkish approach (to)
the downside risks to
to bring sth under control
to fuel corruption
to accept a bribe
to buy off a politician (sbdy)
a tax haven
to have the backing of a/one’s party
widespread skepticism