Collocations for "outstanding"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "outstanding" in context.
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outstanding
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- did an outstanding job [of, with]
- outstanding [service, performance, products]
- is outstanding and [professional, innovative]
- that is outstanding work
- is an outstanding [student, athlete]
- is outstanding in every respect
- is outstanding at [basketball, math]
- demonstrated outstanding [knowledge, skills]
- for your outstanding [attendance, dedication, work]
- the team's [passing, attitude, defending] was outstanding
- did outstanding on [Monday]
- outstanding balance of
- pay off outstanding [loans, debts]
- deal with outstanding [issues, problems]
- UK: deal with any [issues] outstanding
- an outstanding [fabric, cable, carpet]
'outstanding' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
accomplishment
- achievement
- amount
- award
- balance
- beauty
- care
- consideration
- disconnect
- esteem
- faculty
- merit
- reef
- scholarship
- service