Collocations for "marbles"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "marbles" in context.
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marble
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the [flooring, top, surface] is (entirely) marble
- [columns, pillars, arches] of marble
- a [statue, figure, monument] in marble
- is made [with, of] marble
- a mixture of marble and [quartz, granite]
- [sculpted, carved, shaped] from marble
- [built, constructed] with marble
- used to play marbles as a [kid, child]
- the children were [playing, shooting] marbles
- a [steely, cat's eye] marble
- the marbles spilled [onto, all over] the floor
- slang: he's lost his marbles
- marble the [kitchen, bathroom, wall, paper]
- marble (it) with [silver, lichen, a pattern]
- (how to) marble paper
- paper (that) has been marbled with (three, dark) colors
- [is, has been] marbled by hand
- skin was marbled by [blue veins, bruises]
- [veins] marbled her skin
- a marble [table, kitchen, bathroom, counter, statue]
- marble [tops, floors, tiles, slabs]
'marbles' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):