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COLLOCATIONS - Coggle Diagram
COLLOCATIONS
MAKE
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an exception: to not treat someone or something according to the usual rules
We don't usually accept late applications, but in this case we will make an exception.
trouble: to cause problems
Nina was hoping that the children would behave themselves and not make trouble.
make some/a chance: to make or do something different or to be different from what usually happens in a way that is pleasant or interesting
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make a fuss of someone: to give someone a lot of attention and treat them well
She doesn't see her grandchildren very often so she makes a real fuss of them when she does.
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DO
your best: to make the greatest effort possible
It doesn't matter if you fail, just do your best.
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damage: to cause harm or injury to something
Exposure to the sun does damage to the cells of your skin.
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TAKE
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something for granted: to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it
I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted.
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turns: When a number of people take turns, they do the same thing one after the other.
We take turns answering the phone.
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pity on someone:to feel sorry for someone, and to do something that shows this:
We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift.
HAVE
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word with someone: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
Her father would have had words with her about that.
PUT
pressure on someone: the force you produce when you press something
He put too much pressure on the door handle and it snapped.
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an end to something: to make something stop happening or existing
How can we put an end to the fighting?
your mind to: to decide you are going to do something and to put a lot of effort into doing it
If you'd just put your mind to it, I'm sure you could do it.
GIVE
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someone a chance: to give someone an opportunity to do something
If you give me a chance to speak, I'll explain.
SET
an example: to behave in a way that other people should copy
You should be setting a good example to your younger brother.
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fire to something: to cause something or someone to start burning
The protesters set fire to several vehicles
KEEP
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a diary: to make a regular record of events or other information so that you can refer to it later
I've kept a diary for twelve years now.
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