Common English Collocations

• Have a bath
• Have a drink
• Have a good time
• Have a haircut
• Have a holiday
• Have a problem
• Have a relationship
• Have a rest
• Have lunch
• Have sympathy

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• Take a break
• Take a chance
• Take a look
• Take a rest
• Take a seat
• Take a taxi
• Take an exam
• Take notes
• Take someone’s place

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• Pay a fine
• Pay attention
• Pay by credit card
• Pay cash
• Pay interest
• Pay someone a compliment
• Pay someone a visit
• Pay the bill
• Pay the price
• Pay your respects

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• Come close
• Come complete with
• Come early
• Come first
• Come into view
• Come last
• Come late
• Come on time
• Come prepared
• Come right back
• Come second
• Come to a compromise
• Come to a decision
• Come to an agreement
• Come to an end
• Come to a standstill
• Come to terms with
• Come to a total of
• Come under attack

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• Do business
• Do nothing
• Do someone a favor
• Do the cooking
• Do the washing up
• Do your best
• Do your hair
• Do your homework

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• Break a leg
• Break a habit
• Break a record
• Break a promise
• Break a window
• Break someone’s heart
• Break the ice
• Break the law
• Break the news to someone
• Break the rules

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• Save electricity
• Save energy
• Save money
• Save one’s strength
• Save someone a seat
• Save someone’s life
• Save something
• Save space
• Save time
• Save yourself the trouble

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• Go abroad
• Go astray
• Go bad
• Go bald
• Go bankrupt
• Go blind
• Go crazy
• Go dark
• Go deaf
• Go fishing
• Go mad
• Go missing
• Go on foot
• Go online
• Go out of business
• Go overseas
• Go quiet
• Go sailing
• Go to war

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• Make a difference
• Make a mess
• Make a mistake
• Make a noise
• Make an effort
• Make furniture
• Make money
• Make progress
• Make room
• Make trouble

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• Catch a ball
• Catch a bus
• Catch a chill
• Catch a cold
• Catch a thief
• Catch fire
• Catch sight of
• Catch someone’s attention
• Catch someone’s eye
• Catch the flu

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• Keep a diary
• Keep a promise
• Keep a secret
• Keep an appointment
• Keep calm
• Keep control
• Keep in touch
• Keep quite
• Keep someone’s place
• Keep the change

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• Get a job
• Get angry
• Get a shock
• Get divorced
• Get drunk
• Get frightened
• Get home
• Get lost
• Get married
• Get nowhere
• Get permission
• Get pregnant
• Get ready
• Get started
• Get the impression
• Get the message
• Get the sack
• Get upset
• Get wet
• Get worried

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