| heavy rain /ˌhevi ˈreɪn/ | a lot of rain falling hard | The match was cancelled because of heavy rain. |
| heavy traffic /ˌhevi ˈtræfɪk/ | a lot of cars on the road, moving slowly | We were late because of heavy traffic on the motorway. |
| strong wind /ˌstrɒŋ ˈwɪnd/ | air that moves very fast and hard | A strong wind blew my umbrella inside out. |
| strong coffee /ˌstrɒŋ ˈkɒfi/ | coffee with a lot of flavour and caffeine | I need a cup of strong coffee to wake up. |
| high price /ˌhaɪ ˈpraɪs/ | a cost that is a lot of money | Concert tickets sell at a very high price online. |
| deep sleep /ˌdiːp ˈsliːp/ | sleep that is hard to wake up from | He was in such a deep sleep that he didn't hear the alarm. |
| close friend /ˌkləʊs ˈfrend/ | a friend you know well and trust | Maya is a close friend — I tell her everything. |
| big mistake /ˌbɪɡ mɪˈsteɪk/ | a serious error | Leaving my passport at home was a big mistake. |
| narrow escape /ˌnærəʊ ɪˈskeɪp/ | when you only just avoid danger | The car nearly hit us — it was a narrow escape. |
| bright future /ˌbraɪt ˈfjuːtʃə/ | a life that will probably be successful | She's a talented player with a bright future. |