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单词 lump
释义
lump1 nounlump2 verb
lumplump1 /lʌmp/ ●●○ noun [countable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • He had a lump on his forehead the size of a golf ball.
  • He put the gun in his pocket, where it made a slight lump.
  • I was almost hit by a lump of rock that fell from the cliff.
  • She saw a lump under the bedclothes.
  • Stir the mixture until all the lumps are gone.
  • The lump in Kay's breast turned out to be cancerous.
  • There are a lot of lumps in this sauce.
  • Throw a few more lumps of coal on the fire.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • But what about those lavas that solidify into one homogeneous lump, without crystallizing?
  • For a moment she said nothing, she just swallowed as if there were a lump in her throat.
  • I got a little lump in my throat.
  • In your frying pan melt a lump of butter.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
an amount of something that has been cut or separated from the main part: · Could I have another piece of cake?· a piece of broken glass· Emma cut the pie into eight pieces.
a piece. Bit is more informal than piece and is often used about smaller pieces: · The notes were written on bits of paper.· He threw a bit of wood onto the fire.
a small piece of something solid or firm that does not have a regular shape: · two lumps of sugar· a lump of coal· a lump of clay
a small piece of paper, cloth etc that is no longer needed: · I wrote the phone number on a scrap of paper.· The dog was eating scraps of food off the floor.
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper etc: · a strip of cloth· The leather had been cut into strips.
a thin flat piece of something such as paper, glass, or metal: · a blank sheet of paper· a sheet of aluminium
a thin flat piece of bread, cake, meat etc cut from a larger piece: · a slice of pizza· Cut the tomatoes into thin slices.
a piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape – used especially about food, rock, or metal: · The fruit was cut into large chunks.· a chunk of bread
a large piece with rough edges, which has been cut or has broken off a bigger piece of food, rock etc: · a big hunk of cheese· hunks of concrete
a piece of something solid, which has straight sides: · concrete blocks· a block of cheese· a block of ice
a thick flat piece of stone, or of cake, meat etc: · The floor had been made from stone slabs.· a slab of beef
a piece that has six square sides – used especially about food: · a cube of sugar· ice cubes
a piece that has a thick end and a pointed end, and is shaped like a triangle – used especially about food and metal: · a wedge of cheese
a block of soap, chocolate, candy, or metal, which has straight sides: · a chocolate bar· a bar of soap· gold bars worth more than £26 million
British English a slice of bacon: · I usually have two rashers of bacon for breakfast.
Longman Language Activatorto make someone cry
· David often teases his little sister and makes her cry.· She was so unhappy that the slightest thing made her cry.
to make someone cry by behaving unkindly or by making them feel sad: · He shouted at Louise and in the end reduced her to tears.· Sam was almost reduced to tears by the sight of his mother in a hospital bed.
to make someone start to cry, or nearly start to cry : · Just the thought of saying goodbye to Craig brought tears to her eyes.· Outside the sharpness of the cold made him cough and brought tears to his eyes.· This movie is guaranteed to bring a lump to your throat.
almost crying
· The lesson was going very badly and the student teacher was close to tears.· Fiona was on the verge of tears as the train pulled out of the station.
to have a tight feeling in your throat and feel that you might start crying: · I had a lump in my throat watching Rick go up to get his prize.bring a lump to somebody's throat: · The sight of the soft green hills of her homeland brought a lump to her throat.
to try very hard not to cry even though you are almost crying: · Bill fought back his tears and tried to comfort Sarah's mother.· I quickly left the room, fighting back tears of rage and frustration.
a piece that does not have a regular shape
a piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape: · a can of pineapple chunkschunk of: · A large chunk of plaster had fallen from the ceiling.· Peanut butter is best spread on chunks of crusty bread.cut/break etc something into chunks : · Cut the potatoes into chunks and boil them for 15 minutes.
a small piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape: · There are a lot of lumps in this sauce.lump of: · Throw a few more lumps of coal on the fire.· I was almost hit by a lump of rock that fell from the cliff.
a large, irregularly-shaped piece of something, especially food, that has been cut or torn from a bigger piece: hunk of meat/bread/cheese etc: · For lunch I had cheese with a hunk of bread and a glass of red wine.· Jack cut off a hunk of meat and handed it to Simon.
a piece of a thick liquid or soft substance, usually served from a spoon: dollop of: · He put a dollop of honey on his bread and spread it around with a knife.· Louise watched as the dollop of mashed potato fell onto her plate.
something that sticks out
something, especially a part of the body, that sticks out in a rounded shape: · Her tailored suit fitted neatly, hiding the slight bulges of middle-age.· At five months pregnant, the bulge was beginning to show.
something, especially something small, that sticks up in a rounded shape from your skin or from a surface: · She saw a lump under the bedclothes.· He put the gun in his pocket, where it made a slight lump.· He had a lump on his forehead the size of a golf ball.
something that sticks up in a rounded shape, especially from the surface of something: · The car rattled every time it went over a bump.· A small bump had started to develop over Irene's eye.· I nearly stumbled over a bump in the ground.
WORD SETS
abalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· He served himself a big lump of butter.
(=a large piece)· We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch.
(=a large piece of ice)· Huge lumps of ice break off from the glaciers and float in the sea.
· His leg was trapped under a large lump of rock.
(also a sugar lump) (=a small block of sugar)· He put three lumps of sugar in his coffee.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· And George gave me a big lump in traveller's cheques.· If you put the meat back in the refrigerator in a big lump, the center will stay warm for hours.· A milky discharge, if it is lumpy, in big lumps, then Sepia would be well worth trying.· Now, staring at the big thick lump of meat, her self-confidence vanished.· It is much more than simply a big lump of rock.· After about a week she was tearing off big lumps of the dead chicks I was feeding her.· As payment comes in big lumps when the job is finished, income, Gare noted, tends to be uneven.
· With a great lump of meat known as man. 1 wish I was a man.· The food she had eaten immediately seemed to stick inside her like a great lump of lead.· Even as she sank, she would know the woman was still leaning forward, great uncouth lump, writing.· When it rained the water would cascade down the banks and wash great lumps of soil into the road.· It's coming up in a great lump.
· Bruce and Kim have large lumps of clay.· Add more water if mixture seems dry; dough should just hold together in large lumps.· As Magee tugged it free a large lump of bone came away on the end of the knife.· There is now quite a large lump in his groin which his General Practitioner diagnoses as an irreducible right inguinal hernia.· In only one case was a sample obtained from a large lump of rock, these being scarce on the lunar surface.· He is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon - a large lump hammer - and affray.· There were two large lumps that I hadn't had before, but at least the skull didn't seem to be broken.
· She picked up a small flowerpot-shaped lump of earth.· She could tell from the small lumps of matter floating on its vermilion surface.· It's a small, firm lump and seems to slip from my fingers when I try to feel it.· A small, shapely lump of granite, a little smaller than a hen's egg.· A small lump of nothing rolled across the floor, gathering substance, and coalesced into an unnoticed rat.· Building society accounts Share accounts-Building society terminology for a simple savings account useful for small lump sums or regular saving.
NOUN
· Guy immediately shovelled another sugar lump between its wet, smelly lips.· There might be a sugar lump in a minute, but sometimes, when Henry was upset, there were no treats.· I carry sugar lumps around with me and feed him those.· If the fly landed on your sugar lump you got the girl.
· Payment at today's price may be by a single lump sum or by instalments.· If a fire department were given a lump sum budget and allowed to keep any savings, these incentives would change.· She also received a cash lump sum from her Personal Accident Policy.· I am 74 years old and when I retired in 1982 I invested my lump sum pension with a brokerage.· A lump sum would be paid to a trade association or similar body.· Additionally, he would have received $ 6, 000 in lump sum payments.· Expect a lump sum paid in advance, either per month, or year.· In the third year the budget was not detailed under headings but awarded as a lump sum.
VERB
· Melanie felt a lump in her throat; it was a touching and whole-hearted welcome.· All my body parts felt like lumps of lead.· I feel a dead lump inside me, a parcel of old and tired meat.· If you can feel a lump, try pushing it gently upwards.· The fear is that women who have a negative mammogram will disregard contrary evidence such as feeling a lump, Bredt said.· I could feel a lump in my throat like solid sick.· He felt a hard lump of anger in him.
· He found some lumps in his neck and went to get them checked out, thinking he had a virus.· He was told not to find out what the lumps were.· I can't find any other lumps anywhere.
· If it is less than £1.05 a week, it will be paid as a lump sum once a year.· It will pay out a healthy lump sum at the end of the term you choose, just when you need it.· It is also possible to pay a lump sum premium to an insurance company which will pay out to the amount insured.· He paid her a lump sum and set up a trust fund for daughter Angelique.· But that much money will not be paid in one lump sum.
· She also received a cash lump sum from her Personal Accident Policy.· Dear Help Wanted: I may be receiving a lump sum of money to settle a workers' compensation claim.· Usually, for every £1 of annual pension you give up at 60, you will receive a lump sum of £11.· Under a block grant approach, each state would receive a lump sum to be divided any way the state chose.· He's received a lump sum payment - believed to be a few thousand pounds.· The average partner received a lump sum of $ 7. 8 million from the sale.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Even the Station Commander had a lump in his throat.
  • For a moment she said nothing, she just swallowed as if there were a lump in her throat.
  • Kathleen swallowed a lump in her throat, Ben coughed discreetly and Jack busied himself at the X-ray box.
  • Melanie felt a lump in her throat; it was a touching and whole-hearted welcome.
  • That thought brought a lump to my throat, tears to my eyes.
  • There was a lump in her throat as she gazed down on the gaunt features.
  • When she finished Charlie found that he had a lump in his throat.
  • Our team took its lumps this season, but still finished with a winning record.
  • For all these shortcomings, Apple took its lumps.
1a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape:  Strain the custard to remove lumps.lump of Melt a lump of butter in your frying-pan.► see thesaurus at piece2a small hard swollen area that sticks out from someone’s skin or grows in their body, usually because of an illness:  You should never ignore a breast lump.3a small square block of sugar:  One lump or two?4a lump in/to somebody’s throat a feeling that you want to cry:  There was a lump in her throat as she gazed at the child.5take your lumps American English informal to accept the bad things that happen and not let them affect you:  According to experts, the company took its lumps but is on the road to profitability.6British English spoken someone who is stupid or clumsy:  He’s a big fat lump.
lump1 nounlump2 verb
lumplump2 verb [transitive] Verb Table
VERB TABLE
lump
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theylump
he, she, itlumps
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theylumped
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave lumped
he, she, ithas lumped
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad lumped
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill lump
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have lumped
Continuous Form
PresentIam lumping
he, she, itis lumping
you, we, theyare lumping
PastI, he, she, itwas lumping
you, we, theywere lumping
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been lumping
he, she, ithas been lumping
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been lumping
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be lumping
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been lumping
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • All benefits and income from producing units were lumped together to establish overall feasibility.
  • However, I warn people against lumping together pindown and what has been happening in Leicestershire.
  • In addition, many minerals can be lumped into groups.
  • Mercedes-Benz's proud engineers also loathe being lumped in with companies making everything from washing machines to weapons.
  • She and a whole group of Communists whom the prosecutor had lumped together were to be tried later.
  • They object to the two giants being lumped together simply because they are hugely ambitious, colossally expensive and largely Texan.
  • This year marks the first time that the four industrial states have lumped their primaries together early in a campaign.
  • Whole areas of property will be lumped into bands with no attempt at individual valuations.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 It’s the law so you can like it or lump it.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· He served himself a big lump of butter.
(=a large piece)· We just had bread and a hunk of cheese for lunch.
(=a large piece of ice)· Huge lumps of ice break off from the glaciers and float in the sea.
· His leg was trapped under a large lump of rock.
(also a sugar lump) (=a small block of sugar)· He put three lumps of sugar in his coffee.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • I don't like it-but I can lump it!
  • If I were you I'd tell them if they don't like it, lump it.
  • They've been told: take the lower interest rate - or lump it.
1lump it informal to accept a situation or decision you do not like because you cannot change it:  They’ve been told: take the lower interest rate, or lump it. It’s the law so you can like it or lump it.2to put two or more different people or things together and consider them as a single group, sometimes wronglylump something together You can’t lump the symptoms together and blame them all on stress.lump somebody/something in with somebody/something The danger is that people who pay their bills on time will be lumped in with those that don’t.
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