steady stream

This page is about the collocation steady stream

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

constant sequence, or many things one after another

For example

  • There's been a steady stream of enquiries since we advertised the job.

  • After they stopped broadcasting the show, there was a steady stream of complaints from viewers.

Note:
A similar collocation is "constant stream"

Quick Quiz

I had a steady stream of calls when I was sick, so I knew

a. only a few people cared

b. many people were concerned

c. my telephone wasn't working well
a) only a few people cared b) many people were concerned c) my telephone wasn't working well

Contributor: Matt Errey