Collocation
serious problem
Definition
a major or important difficulty that could cause significant harm or trouble
'serious problem' is a common English collocation. a major or important difficulty that could cause significant harm or trouble
serious + problem
“We have a serious problem with the heating system.”
Examples
- We have a _____ problem with the car engine.
- Missing the deadline could be a _____ problem for the whole project.
- The doctor said it wasn't a _____ problem, but we should still rest.
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- If the data is lost, that's a _____ problem for the company.
- They realized the delay was a _____ problem once customers started complaining.
- We may face a _____ problem if the supplier increases prices again.
- There is a _____ problem with water leaking into the basement.
- A _____ problem emerged when the security camera footage disappeared.
- What looked like a small mistake turned into a _____ problem after the audit.
More adjective + nouns
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- fresh fruit fruit that is recently harvested and not preserved, canned, or dried
- strong coffee coffee with an intense flavor and often a higher caffeine effect
- soft drink a non-alcoholic beverage, often sweet and carbonated