strong connection — close link
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
a powerful or deep relationship or bond between people, things, or ideas.
Say it like a native
Textbook There exists a profound interpersonal bond between them.
Native They've got a strong connection.
Natural; the formal version reads like a psychology textbook.
Pattern: strong connection (with/between/to) [noun]
In use
- She has a strong connection with her grandmother and talks to her every day.relationships
- In my opinion, having a strong connection with your colleagues can make the workplace much more enjoyable and productive.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I feel a strong connection between her.
✓ I feel a strong connection with her.
A connection WITH a person (or BETWEEN two things).
Common collocations
a strong connection— with, between, feel, build
Don't confuse it
'Strong connection' is about emotional or logical links, not physical strength or internet signal.