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.”
