Collocation 1 Flashcards
Make an effort
try hard | “She made an effort to arrive on time.”
Take a risk
do something risky | “You have to take a risk to achieve great things.”
Have a break
take a short rest | “Let’s have a break before continuing the meeting.”
Do homework
complete school assignments | “He spent the evening doing his homework.”
Get permission
receive approval | “We need to get permission to use this room.”
Pay attention
focus on | “Please pay attention to the instructions.”
Catch a cold
become ill | “I caught a cold after walking in the rain.”
Break a promise
fail to keep a promise | “He broke his promise to call her.”
Make a decision
decide | “It’s time to make a decision about your future.”
Give advice
offer suggestions | “She gave me great advice about my career.”
Keep in touch
maintain contact | “We’ll keep in touch after you move.”
Lose weight
become thinner | “He’s trying to lose weight by exercising daily.”
Win an award
receive a prize | “She won an award for her novel.”
Save time
use time efficiently | “Using a planner can save you time.”
Earn money
get paid | “He earns money by working part-time.”
Spend time
use time | “We spent the afternoon playing games.”
Run a business
manage a business | “He runs a successful online business.”
Catch a glimpse
see briefly | “I caught a glimpse of her as she walked by.”
Break a record
achieve a new record | “She broke the record for the fastest marathon time.”
Make an impression
leave a mark on someone | “He made a great impression during the interview.”
Give a hand
help | “Could you give me a hand with this box?”
Take responsibility
accept accountability | “She took responsibility for the mistake.”
Do damage
harm | “The storm did a lot of damage to the houses.”
Get a job
find employment | “He finally got a job after months of searching.”
Pay a visit
visit someone | “We paid a visit to our grandparents last weekend.”
Break the law
do something illegal | “He broke the law by speeding.”
Make a mistake
do something wrong | “Everyone makes mistakes occasionally.”
Give a speech
talk formally | “He gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.”
Keep a promise
fulfill a promise | “She kept her promise to help me move.”
Lose interest
stop caring | “He lost interest in the project halfway through.”
Win a game
be victorious | “They won the game by scoring in the last minute.”
Save money
avoid spending | “She saves money by cooking at home.”
Earn a degree
complete education | “He earned a degree in engineering.”
Spend money
use money to buy things | “She spent all her money on new clothes.”
Run errands
do tasks outside the home | “I spent the morning running errands.”
Catch a bus
get on a bus | “We need to catch the 7:30 bus to the city.”
Break the news
inform someone of something | “He broke the news to her gently.”
Make a plan
organize activities | “We made a plan to visit Paris next month.”
Give a chance
provide an opportunity | “Please give me a chance to explain.”
Take a break
rest | “Let’s take a break after two hours of work.”
Do the dishes
wash plates and utensils | “I’ll do the dishes after dinner.”
Get lost
lose your way | “We got lost on the way to the hotel.”
Pay attention
focus | “Pay attention to the road while driving.”
Break a habit
stop a habit | “She’s trying to break the habit of biting her nails.”
Make a suggestion
recommend | “He made a suggestion to improve the process.”
Give support
assist | “The teacher gave her support to struggling students.”
Keep quiet
remain silent | “He kept quiet about the secret.”
Lose track
forget or misplace something | “I lost track of time while studying.”
Win support
gain approval | “The policy won support from the community.”
Save energy
use less energy | “Turning off lights saves energy.”
Earn a living
make money | “He earns a living by teaching English.”
Spend wisely
use resources carefully | “We should spend wisely during the trip.”
Run smoothly
operate efficiently | “The event ran smoothly thanks to good planning.”
Catch fire
ignite | “The old building caught fire last night.”
Break the ice
start a conversation | “He told a joke to break the ice.”
Make a profit
earn more than spent | “The company made a profit last year.”
Give an example
provide an instance | “Let me give an example to clarify my point.”
Take a chance
risk something | “Sometimes you have to take a chance to succeed.”
Do the laundry
wash clothes | “She’s doing the laundry this afternoon.”
Get a raise
receive more pay | “He got a raise after his performance review.”
Pay a compliment
say something nice | “She paid him a compliment about his work.”
Break a rule
disobey a rule | “He broke the rule by speaking out of turn.”
Make a call
contact someone by phone | “I need to make a call to confirm the reservation.”
Give instructions
provide guidance | “She gave clear instructions to the team.”
Keep calm
stay composed | “Keep calm during the emergency.”
Lose hope
stop believing | “He lost hope after several failures.”
Win a prize
receive an award | “She won a prize for her painting.”
Save space
avoid wasting space | “Folding clothes saves space in your suitcase.”
Earn respect
gain admiration | “He earned respect through his dedication.”
Spend time wisely
use time efficiently | “You should spend your time wisely on this project.”
Run out of time
have no time left | “We ran out of time before finishing the test.”
Catch attention
attract notice | “The bright ad caught my attention immediately.”
Break down barriers
overcome obstacles | “The project aims to break down barriers between cultures.”
Make an effort
try | “You need to make an effort to improve.”
Give permission
allow | “The teacher gave permission to leave early.”
Take part in
participate | “He took part in the marathon last year.”
Do your best
try your hardest | “Just do your best during the interview.”
Get a refund
receive money back | “I got a refund for the faulty product.”
Pay a fine
give money as punishment | “He paid a fine for parking illegally.”
Break even
neither profit nor lose | “The business broke even after its first year.”
Make a promise
assure to do something | “He made a promise to always support her.”
Give a reason
explain why | “Can you give a reason for being late?”
Keep in mind
remember | “Keep in mind that deadlines are strict.”
Lose your temper
get angry | “He lost his temper when the project was delayed.”
Win an election
be chosen by vote | “The candidate won the election by a large margin.”
Save a life
prevent death | “The doctor saved a life during the emergency.”
Earn interest
receive extra money on savings | “Your account earns interest annually.”
Spend a fortune
use a lot of money | “They spent a fortune on their wedding.”
Run a risk
expose yourself to danger | “By ignoring health advice
