Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with drinking in American Collocation
drinking
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
a lot
He died from liver disease which could have been caused by regular heavy drinking.
too much
An advertisement campaign to show people the dangers of binge drinking was also launched.
not too much
The importance of sensible drinking cannot be over-estimated.
causing problems for other people
There is a problem of anti-social drinking on the streets of the town.
when you are legally too young
Vandalism, graffiti, underage drinking, drug misuse and threatening behaviour are all serious problems.
stop drinking
Even in advanced liver disease, it is still beneficial to stop drinking.
reduce drinking
Many people reduce their drinking as they get older for a variety of health reasons.
deal with drinking
This is an innovative scheme to tackle street drinking.
start drinking
Middle-class women who are becoming socially successful have started drinking.
go somewhere for drinking
The most popular place to go drinking in Bristol is Clifton Village.
habit or problem
She has sought treatment for her drinking problem.
someone you often drink with
He came home drunk tonight, and he brought a couple of his drinking buddies with him.
time when you drink
Remember you might be over the limit for driving the next morning after a heavy drinking session.
the belief that drinking is important and part of society
We don’t think that the drinking culture which is causing health problems in the UK can be turned around overnight.