African Locust

C1 8+

Collocations of african locust

african locust invasion
Frequency: 80 %

The African locust invasion destroyed acres of crops.

african locust swarm
Frequency: 75 %

A massive African locust swarm descended on the village.

african locust outbreak
Frequency: 70 %

The African locust outbreak caused widespread devastation.

african locust infestation
Frequency: 65 %

Farmers struggled to control the African locust infestation.

african locust plague
Frequency: 60 %

The African locust plague led to food shortages in the region.

Idiomatic Expressions for african locust

  • Phrase: plague of African locusts
    Meaning: a widespread and destructive occurrence or situation that causes harm or suffering
    Usage: The pandemic was like a plague of African locusts, leaving devastation in its wake.