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