Common Collocations with TAKE and GET

1. Take a Break

To stop doing something for a short time, e.g. to eat, rest, go to the toilet, etc.

Let's take a short break.

2. Take a Call

To answer or accept an incoming telephone call

I'm sorry, but I have to take this call.

3. Take a Chance

Risk something in the hope of a favorable outcome

Take a chance at it. You might win

4. Take a Rest

Have a rest

After work, I like to take a rest before cooking dinner

5. Take Care

Be careful

Take care, won't you? It can be dangerous around here at night.

• Get a joke

Not everyone got the joke, but those who did laughed.

• Get a letter (receive)

I got a letter from my friend in Nigeria

• Get a shock

I got a shock when I saw my phone bill.

• Get a splitting headache

His lack of knowledge of health always makes him get a splitting headache.

• Get a tan

I used to be much amused by sitting on the beach, getting a tan and hearing the waves crash against the rocks.

• Get a ticket

I got a ticket for speeding this morning.

• Get a/the right

They decided to divorce and Mary is determined to get the right to raise the child.