Collocations for "ideal"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "ideal" in context.
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ideal
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- is the ideal [situation, solution, choice, outcome]
- is a less than ideal [situation]
- is the ideal [place, venue, location, candidate]
- is ideal for [children, couples, families]
- the [situation] is less than ideal
- was less than ideal (for)
- [this, it] is the ideal time to
- ideal to [have, use, help, keep, take]
- (only) in an ideal world
- looking for the ideal gift (for)
- is the ideal candidate [to, for]
- an ideal [combination, balance, blend, mix] (of)
- my ideal weight [is, would be]
- your ideal [partner, man, house, vacation]
- the [house, hotel, resort, office, airport] is in an ideal location
- [economic, social, political] ideals
- the [communist, socialist, capitalist, Christian] ideal
- share the same ideals
- is an outdated ideal
- the ideal of [freedom, equality]
- [stick to, compromise, go against] your ideals
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