English Collocations
What Are Collocations in English?
Collocations are natural word combinations, like "make a mistake" or "do homework." Learning them helps you sound fluent and natural when speaking or writing in English
Collocations with "make"
Make a decision
I made a decision to study English.
Make a mistake
He made a big mistake.
Make a call
She made a quick call to her mom.
Make money
They make money selling food.
Collocations with "do"
Do homework
I always do my homework at night.
Do the dishes
He does the dishes after dinner.
Do your best
Just do your best and don’t worry.
Do business
We do business with many companies.
Collocations with "have"
Have a shower
I have a shower every morning.
Have fun
They had fun at the party.
Have a good time
We had a good time at the beach.
Have lunch
Let’s have lunch together tomorrow.
Collocations with "take"
Take a break
Let’s take a break now.
Take a picture
She took a picture of the sunset.
Take a seat
Please take a seat.
Take your time
No rush, take your time.
Collocations with other verbs
Catch a cold
He caught a cold last week.
Break the rules
Don't break the rules at school.
Save time
Using a map can save time.
Keep in touch
Let’s keep in touch after the course.
Daily Life Collocations
Get ready
I get ready for work at 8 a.m.
Wake up early
She wakes up early every day.
Go to bed
He goes to bed at 10 p.m.
Take a nap
I took a short nap after lunch.
Brush your teeth
Don’t forget to brush your teeth!
Work & Study Collocations
Meet a deadline
I must meet the deadline by Friday.
Attend a meeting
She attends meetings every morning.
Give a presentation
He gave a great presentation today.
Take notes
Please take notes during the class.
Do research
I’m doing research on that topic.
Emotions & Reactions
Feel tired
I feel tired after work.
Express feelings
It’s hard for him to express his feelings.
Burst into tears
She burst into tears suddenly.
Get angry
He gets angry easily.
Stay calm
Try to stay calm in a crisis.
Travel & Movement
Catch a bus
I caught the bus just in time.
Miss a train
She missed the train this morning.
Go sightseeing
We went sightseeing in Paris.
Book a hotel
We booked a hotel near the beach.
Pack your bags
Don’t forget to pack your bags.
Communication & Media
Watch a movie
Let’s watch a movie tonight.
Listen to music
I listen to music while working.
Check your email
I check my email every hour.
Make a comment
She made a nice comment.
Ask a question
Can I ask a question?
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