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Grammar fix

strong relationship

close connection

A strong relationship is when two people or groups have a close, supportive, and lasting connection.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • She has a strong relationship with her parents and talks to them every day.relationships
  • In my opinion, having a strong relationship with your colleagues can make work much more enjoyable and productive.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: strong relationship (with/between someone)

WrongThey have a strong relationship to each other.

RightThey have a strong relationship with each other.

A relationship WITH someone, not 'to'.

Patternstrong relationship (with/between someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff They have cultivated a robust and enduring partnership.

Natural They've built a strong relationship.

Natural; 'cultivated a robust and enduring partnership' is corporate.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a strong relationship with
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Don't confuse it

A 'weak relationship' means there is little trust or connection.

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