arch rival
phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
a main or long-term competitor
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express a main or long-term competitor in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of arch rival.
examPolicy makers must consider arch rival when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
arch rivala clear example of arch rivaluse arch rival appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “arch rival”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.