mishap

Preposition: from

• cast: Outtakes ( 2.27 mins ) A montage of gaffs and mishaps from the cast as they muck up the dances and songs.

Converse of object

• suffer: Unfortunately the one i have suffered a small mishap during recent radio contest.
• avoid: Always keep a close eye on your barbecue to avoid any mishaps.
• prevent: A little advice can prevent mishaps or accidents which could take the edge off your holiday.
• bar: They seem very secure so barring any mishaps with low bridges ( the top of the bikes stand about 9ft above road level!
• have: With our meal being served at 3.30pm, this gave us plenty of time assuming we had no mishaps!
• follow: Recovering Data Although not the main purpose, 24 nights ' data had been recovered following observer mishaps after the first year.

Adjective modifier

• unfortunate: Neither Carrie nor I, after our unfortunate mishap, felt inclined to stay longer.
• minor: Despite these minor mishaps, we managed happily along to Keswick in pale sunshine.
• slight: We had to replace our Sky box due to a slight mishap.
• occasional: Just as inevitable was the occasional mishap on the road.
• serious: You may be lucky and avoid any serious mishaps.
• medical: Any medical mishap or anomaly will also raise suspicions.

Preposition: on

• road: Just as inevitable was the occasional mishap on the road.
• way: They may have stood on the summit but met with mishap on the way back.

Noun used with modifier

• holiday: Travel insurance provides cover for a range of holiday mishaps.
• aircraft: ATC personnel must notify the weather station of an aircraft mishap immediately.
• freak: Steve Rogers battled Nazis until a freak mishap placed him in suspended animation for decades, frozen in the Arctic ice.
• DIY: It is invaluable, especially in today's DIY culture, with many insurers able to cover for DIY mishaps!
• wedding: This message was posted by Fiona, WGUK on 11/01/06 15:00 New ITV1 show is looking for wedding mishap stories.