phrase · formal
a classic case is
/ə ˈklæsɪk keɪs ɪz/a·CLASS·ic·CASE·is
Used to introduce a typical or very clear example of a point.
Examples
“A classic case is the spread of bike‑sharing schemes in European cities, which reduced car use.”
“A classic case is Japan's rapid ageing population and its pressure on healthcare services.”
“When discussing innovation, Silicon Valley is often cited as a classic case.”
Band 8 sentence
“A classic case is South Korea's investment in education, which has produced consistently high PISA scores over decades.”
Collocations
- a classic case is + noun phrase (Japan's ageing population/Silicon Valley)
- a classic case of + noun phrase
Word family
Common mistakes
A classic case are the city of X.→A classic case is the city of X.
A classic case is like Tokyo.→A classic case is Tokyo.
Say it for a higher band
5for example→6a typical example is→7+a classic case is
Synonyms
a typical example is
Easily confused
a typical example is
“A typical example is the use of smartphones for online banking in many developing countries.”
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