Collocations for angel - noun
1. heavenly being
ADJ.
guardian | avenging
He liked to think of himself as an avenging angel fighting for justice.
He liked to think of himself as an avenging angel fighting for justice.
fallen
a book about anti-heroes and fallen angels
a book about anti-heroes and fallen angels
QUANT.
choir, host
a whole host of angels
a whole host of angels
2. good/kind person
ADJ.
absolute, little
Deborah''s children are little angels.
Deborah''s children are little angels.
ministering
I could hardly see Lisa in the role of ministering angel.
I could hardly see Lisa in the role of ministering angel.
PHRASES
be an angel
Be an angel and make the tea, will you?
Be an angel and make the tea, will you?
be no angel
I''m no angel, but I wouldn''t dream of doing a thing like that.
I''m no angel, but I wouldn''t dream of doing a thing like that.