Soran University- Faculty of Arts

Department of English

Translation
By:
Talib .M Omer
Talib.soran@epu.iq
October23 2019
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 Outline
• Phrase
• collocation
• Idioms

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 2- Phase
A phrase is a group of words or a word plus
preposition, article or adverb.

e.g.
at home. ,
the blue book,
on a table,
, near the door ,
On the roof.
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 2- A collocation

• A collocation is a combination of words that are

commonly used together.

• It is important to learn collocations, because they are

important for the naturalization of one’s speech.
Besides, they broaden one’s scope for expression.

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 Example: Collocation

• Break a promise
• Take / have a seat
• Hardly ever= almost never
•  to make the bed
• Never ever
• to do homework

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 Example
• to take a risk
• to give someone advice

• to feel free
• to come prepared,
• to save time
• to make progress

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 Continue

• to do the washing up
• to open an account
• to forgive a debt
• to deposit a check
• to close a deal
• to write up a contract

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 Continue…

• positively encourage someone to do

something.
• deeply regret the loss of someone / something

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 Big
The word big is often used in collocations with a happening
or event, for example:

• a big accomplishment
• a big decision
• a big disappointment
• a big failure
• a big improvement
• a big mistake
• a big surprise
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 Great
The word great is often used in collocations with feelings or
qualities.
• Great + feelings

• great admiration
• great anger
• great enjoyment
• great excitement
• great fun
• great happiness
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 Large
The word large is often used in collocations involving
numbers and measurements.
• a large amount
• a large collection
• a large number (of)
• a large population
• a large proportion
• a large quantity
• a large scale
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 Strong
The word strong is often used in collocations with facts and opinions:

Strong + facts/opinions
• strong argument
• strong emphasis
• strong evidence
• a strong contrast
• a strong commitment
• strong criticism
• strong denial
• a strong feeling

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 Strong + sense
• Strong + senses
• a strong smell
• a strong taste

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 Heavy
• Heavy is used for some weather conditions…
• heavy rain
• heavy snow
• heavy fog
the word heavy is also used for people with bad
habits:
• a heavy drinker
• a heavy smoker
• a heavy drug user
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 Heavy….

Translate “a heavy sleeper” – into Kurdish

language.

The word heavy is also used in collocations with

two unpleasant things: TRAFFIC and TAXES!
• heavy traffic
• heavy taxes
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 Deep …
The word deep is used for some strong feelings:
• deep depression
• It is also used in these expressions:
• in deep thought
• in deep trouble
Note :
• in a deep sleep (when the person won’t wake
up easily)
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 Translate
• I have great respect for students who work
and attend the college full-time. It isn’t easy ,
it needs a lot of hard work.

• There is a strong evidence that Jack was

involved in some illegal activities.

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 Example

• They are expecting heavy snow this week. The

classes might be canceled.

• A large number of our employees have post-

graduate degrees.

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 Example:

• The orchestra made a number of big mistakes in

the first performance.

• If you break that computer you borrowed, you're

in deep trouble!

• Her company has a strong commitment to

providing the best possible service to our
customers.
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 Example

• My father was a heavy smoker for many years.

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 Assignment 1
 He had intended to take a holiday in New York.
 He wanted to see if he could get a job with us.
 I might take a lesson from you.
 My goals were to go back to school and get a degree.

 She should make a right choice.

 Could you do a report for me?
 We are to make a contract for a supply of milk with the company.
 I like to do homework.
 The company is about to go bankrupt.
 

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 Assignment 2

• He’s brilliant at football.
• They are excellent at planning fun parties.
• The teacher was surprised at the student’s question.
• She has lost her belief in God.
• There was no change in the patient’s condition overnight.
• I congratulate you on your new job!

• I insist on Peter’s studying every day for two hours.

• Can we rely on this old car to get us there?
• I feel very proud to be a part of the team.
• People are scared to use the buses late at night.
• It’s nice to know you.
• You are blessed with many talents.
 

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