Collocations for "hectic"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "hectic" in context.
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hectic
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- the [party, stadium, traffic] was hectic
- the [party] started to get hectic (when)
- the roads were hectic [from, after, today]
- was too hectic for me
- can [be, get] (a little) hectic at times
- things have been pretty hectic [around here, lately]
- is getting (too) hectic in here
- my schedule is hectic
- have a hectic day planned
- has a hectic [job, life, lifestyle]
- her [job] is hectic
- has been a hectic [day, week]
- a hectic [beginning, end] to
- [leads, has] a hectic [lifestyle, life]
- need a less hectic [lifestyle]
- hectic and [stressful, demanding]
- hectic but [fun, rewarding, amusing, enjoyable]
- at a hectic [pace, speed]
- the hectic life of a [parent, school teacher, pilot, president]
'hectic' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):