{"id":24448,"date":"2025-10-13T14:18:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T19:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=24448"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T19:18:48","slug":"100-collocations-with-make-do-take-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-collocations-with-make-do-take-get\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Collocations With Make, Do, Take, Get"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"637\">Many English learners ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"637\"><em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"522\">\u201cShould I say <strong>make a mistake<\/strong> or <strong>do a mistake?<\/strong> <\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"637\"><em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"522\">&#8220;<strong>Take a decision<\/strong> or <strong>make a decision?<\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"637\">That\u2019s why you need to learn <strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"554\">collocations<\/strong> &#8211; the natural word combinations that native English speakers use without thinking!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"891\">Learning collocations will help you <strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"709\">speak and write more naturally<\/strong>, and avoid common mistakes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"891\">In this lesson you\u2019ll learn <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"795\">100 useful collocations<\/strong> with four extremely common verbs &#8211; <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"849\">make, do, take, and get<\/strong> &#8211; each one with a clear example sentence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"891\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-collocations-make-do-take-get\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/100-colls-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/100-colls-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/100-colls-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/100-colls-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/100-colls.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-collocations-make-do-take-get\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download lesson PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"931\">\ud83d\udd39 Collocations with MAKE<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1027\">These collocations often involve <strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1001\">creating or producing something<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1026\">causing a result<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<thead data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1063\">\n<tr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1063\">\n<th data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1043\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Collocation<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1063\" data-col-size=\"md\">Example Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<tr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<td data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1117\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a mistake<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1157\" data-col-size=\"md\">I made a mistake in my calculations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<td data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1176\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a decision<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1221\" data-col-size=\"md\">She made a big decision about her career.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<td data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1242\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a difference<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1281\" data-col-size=\"md\">Your help really made a difference.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1334\">\n<td data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1296\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a plan<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1334\" data-col-size=\"md\">Let\u2019s make a plan for the weekend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<td data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1349\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a wish<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1397\" data-col-size=\"md\">Make a wish before you blow out the candles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1462\">\n<td data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1420\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make an appointment<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1462\" data-col-size=\"md\">I made an appointment with the doctor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<td data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1476\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make money<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1521\" data-col-size=\"md\">He makes a lot of money selling software.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1582\">\n<td data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1537\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make friends<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1582\" data-col-size=\"md\">It\u2019s easy to make friends at summer camp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1640\">\n<td data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1599\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make progress<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1640\" data-col-size=\"md\">You\u2019ve made great progress this year!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1690\">\n<td data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1655\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a list<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1690\" data-col-size=\"md\">I made a list of things to buy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<td data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1711\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a phone call<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1749\" data-col-size=\"md\">I need to make a quick phone call.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1811\">\n<td data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1767\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make an effort<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1811\" data-col-size=\"md\">Please make an effort to arrive on time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1871\">\n<td data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1827\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a noise<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1871\" data-col-size=\"md\">Don\u2019t make a noise; the baby\u2019s sleeping.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1934\">\n<td data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1888\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a choice<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1934\" data-col-size=\"md\">You have to make a choice between the two.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<td data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1952\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a promise<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1990\" data-col-size=\"md\">He made a promise to help me move.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<td data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2008\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make an excuse<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2054\" data-col-size=\"md\">Don\u2019t make excuses \u2014 just fix the problem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<td data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2071\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make an offer<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2107\" data-col-size=\"md\">They made an offer on the house.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2170\">\n<td data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2127\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a complaint<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2170\" data-col-size=\"md\">She made a complaint about the service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2219\">\n<td data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2191\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a suggestion<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2219\" data-col-size=\"md\">May I make a suggestion?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2290\">\n<td data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2240\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a prediction<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2290\" data-col-size=\"md\">The experts made a prediction about inflation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2355\">\n<td data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2307\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a change<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2355\" data-col-size=\"md\">It\u2019s time to make some changes in your life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2408\">\n<td data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2372\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make a speech<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2408\" data-col-size=\"md\">He made a speech at the wedding.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2475\">\n<td data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2430\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make an impression<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2475\" data-col-size=\"md\">Her presentation made a great impression.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2543\">\n<td data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2496\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make arrangements<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2543\" data-col-size=\"md\">We need to make arrangements for transport.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<td data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2572\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make time for (something)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2616\" data-col-size=\"md\">Try to make time for exercise every day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-collocations-make-do-take-get\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download lesson PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"931\">\ud83d\udd39 Collocations with DO<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2742\">Use <strong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2666\">do<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2701\">tasks, work, or activities<\/strong> \u2014 especially routine or general actions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"4240\">\n<thead data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2778\">\n<tr data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2778\">\n<th data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2758\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Collocation<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2778\" data-col-size=\"md\">Example Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"4240\">\n<tr data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2871\">\n<td data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2829\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do homework<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2871\" data-col-size=\"md\">The students are doing their homework.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<td data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2886\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do business<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2928\" data-col-size=\"md\">We do business with several suppliers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2987\">\n<td data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2946\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the laundry<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2987\" data-col-size=\"md\">I usually do the laundry on weekends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3038\">\n<td data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3004\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the dishes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3038\" data-col-size=\"md\">Can you do the dishes tonight?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3089\">\n<td data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3053\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do exercise<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3089\" data-col-size=\"md\">She does exercise every morning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<td data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3104\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do research<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3149\" data-col-size=\"md\">They\u2019re doing research on climate change.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3203\">\n<td data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3165\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do your best<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3203\" data-col-size=\"md\">Just do your best and don\u2019t worry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3274\">\n<td data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3225\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do someone a favor<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3274\" data-col-size=\"md\">Could you do me a favor and close the window?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3329\">\n<td data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3290\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do your hair<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3329\" data-col-size=\"md\">She\u2019s doing her hair for the party.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3382\">\n<td data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3348\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the shopping<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3382\">We did the shopping yesterday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3438\">\n<td data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3399\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do a good job<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3438\" data-col-size=\"md\">You did a good job on this project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3496\">\n<td data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3461\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do well (on a test)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3496\" data-col-size=\"md\">He did well on his final exams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3544\">\n<td data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3507\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do harm<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3544\" data-col-size=\"md\">Smoking does harm to your health.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3602\">\n<td data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3557\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do damage<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3602\" data-col-size=\"md\">The storm did serious damage to the roof.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3660\">\n<td data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3617\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do a course<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3660\" data-col-size=\"md\">I\u2019m doing a course in business English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3713\">\n<td data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3677\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do your nails<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3713\" data-col-size=\"md\">She\u2019s doing her nails right now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3772\">\n<td data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3732\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the cleaning<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3772\">We share the cleaning every weekend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3830\">\n<td data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3790\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the cooking<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3830\">He usually does the cooking at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3892\">\n<td data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3848\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the ironing<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3892\" data-col-size=\"md\">I have to do the ironing this afternoon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3950\">\n<td data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3907\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the math<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3950\" data-col-size=\"md\">Do the math before you make a decision.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3998\">\n<td data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3966\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do your duty<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3998\" data-col-size=\"md\">Soldiers must do their duty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4047\">\n<td data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4021\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do time (in prison)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4047\">He did time for fraud.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4113\">\n<td data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4073\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do without (something)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4113\">I can do without sugar in my coffee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4178\">\n<td data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4135\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do the right thing<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4178\">She always tries to do the right thing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4240\">\n<td data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">do whatever it takes<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4240\">We\u2019ll do whatever it takes to win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-collocations-make-do-take-get\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download lesson PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"931\">\ud83d\udd39 Collocations with TAKE<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4371\"><strong data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4290\">Take<\/strong> is common for <strong data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4332\">actions we choose to do<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4370\">things we receive \/ experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"5931\">\n<thead data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4407\">\n<tr data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4407\">\n<th data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4387\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Collocation<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4407\" data-col-size=\"md\">Example Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"5931\">\n<tr data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4503\">\n<td data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4459\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a break<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4503\">Let\u2019s take a break and have some coffee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4564\">\n<td data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4518\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a seat<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4564\" data-col-size=\"md\">Please take a seat and wait for your turn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4618\">\n<td data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4581\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a shower<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4618\" data-col-size=\"md\">I\u2019ll take a shower before dinner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<td data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4632\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take notes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4679\" data-col-size=\"md\">The students took notes during the lecture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4747\">\n<td data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4705\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take care (of someone)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4747\">She takes care of her younger brother.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4819\">\n<td data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4776\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take responsibility (for)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4819\">He took responsibility for the mistake.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4820\" data-end=\"4894\">\n<td data-start=\"4820\" data-end=\"4847\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take part (in something)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4894\" data-col-size=\"md\">Many countries took part in the conference.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"4956\">\n<td data-start=\"4895\" data-end=\"4909\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take action<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4956\" data-col-size=\"md\">It\u2019s time to take action against pollution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"5003\">\n<td data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4972\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a photo<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5003\" data-col-size=\"md\">Can you take a photo of us?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5052\">\n<td data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5017\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a nap<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5052\" data-col-size=\"md\">I took a short nap after lunch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5112\">\n<td data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5067\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a trip<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5067\" data-end=\"5112\">We\u2019re taking a trip to Italy this summer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5182\">\n<td data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5129\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a chance<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5129\" data-end=\"5182\" data-col-size=\"md\">You have to take a chance if you want to succeed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5227\">\n<td data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5197\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take advice<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5227\" data-col-size=\"md\">She never takes my advice!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5277\">\n<td data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5242\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a look<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5277\" data-col-size=\"md\">Take a look at this new design.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5278\" data-end=\"5332\">\n<td data-start=\"5278\" data-end=\"5299\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take a deep breath<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5299\" data-end=\"5332\">Take a deep breath and relax.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5388\">\n<td data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5345\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take time<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5345\" data-end=\"5388\" data-col-size=\"md\">It takes time to learn a language well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5445\">\n<td data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5410\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take the bus\/train<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5410\" data-end=\"5445\" data-col-size=\"md\">I usually take the bus to work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5500\">\n<td data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5459\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take place<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5500\" data-col-size=\"md\">The meeting will take place tomorrow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5560\">\n<td data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5529\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take pride in (something)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5529\" data-end=\"5560\">He takes pride in his work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5617\">\n<td data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5576\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take an exam<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5617\">I\u2019m taking my driving exam next week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5618\" data-end=\"5672\">\n<td data-start=\"5618\" data-end=\"5632\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take effect<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5672\">The new law takes effect next month.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5727\">\n<td data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5696\" data-col-size=\"sm\">take after (someone)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"5727\" data-col-size=\"md\">She takes after her mother.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5728\" 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PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"5970\">\ud83d\udd39 Collocations with GET<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5972\" data-end=\"6037\"><strong data-start=\"5972\" data-end=\"5979\">Get<\/strong> often shows <strong data-start=\"5992\" data-end=\"6037\">change, movement, or obtaining something.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"7631\">\n<thead data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"6073\">\n<tr data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"6073\">\n<th data-start=\"6039\" data-end=\"6053\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Collocation<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6073\" data-col-size=\"md\">Example Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"7631\">\n<tr data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6157\">\n<td data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6124\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get married<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6124\" data-end=\"6157\">They got married last spring.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6201\">\n<td data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6172\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get dressed<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6172\" data-end=\"6201\">Hurry up and get dressed!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6202\" data-end=\"6247\">\n<td data-start=\"6202\" data-end=\"6214\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get ready<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6214\" data-end=\"6247\">We\u2019re getting ready to leave.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6248\" data-end=\"6299\">\n<td data-start=\"6248\" data-end=\"6259\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get lost<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6259\" data-end=\"6299\">We got lost on the way to the hotel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6300\" data-end=\"6339\">\n<td data-start=\"6300\" data-end=\"6309\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get up<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6309\" data-end=\"6339\" data-col-size=\"md\">I usually get up at 6 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6340\" data-end=\"6398\">\n<td data-start=\"6340\" data-end=\"6355\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get together<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6355\" data-end=\"6398\">Let\u2019s get together for coffee sometime.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6467\">\n<td data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6426\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get along (with someone)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6426\" data-end=\"6467\">Do you get along with your coworkers?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6515\">\n<td data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6479\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get home<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6479\" data-end=\"6515\" data-col-size=\"md\">I got home very late last night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6516\" data-end=\"6572\">\n<td data-start=\"6516\" data-end=\"6528\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get angry<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6528\" data-end=\"6572\">He gets angry when people interrupt him.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6623\">\n<td data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6585\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get a job<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6585\" data-end=\"6623\">She finally got a job at the bank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6624\" data-end=\"6681\">\n<td data-start=\"6624\" data-end=\"6639\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get a degree<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6681\" data-col-size=\"md\">He got his degree in computer science.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"6750\">\n<td data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"6699\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get permission<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6750\" data-col-size=\"md\">We need to get permission before we publish it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6751\" data-end=\"6817\">\n<td data-start=\"6751\" data-end=\"6768\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get the chance<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6768\" data-end=\"6817\" data-col-size=\"md\">I never got the chance to thank you properly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6818\" data-end=\"6886\">\n<td data-start=\"6818\" data-end=\"6839\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get the impression<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6839\" data-end=\"6886\">I got the impression she wasn\u2019t interested.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6952\">\n<td data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6912\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get rid of (something)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6912\" data-end=\"6952\">It\u2019s time to get rid of old clothes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6953\" data-end=\"7024\">\n<td data-start=\"6953\" data-end=\"6983\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get in touch (with someone)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6983\" data-end=\"7024\" data-col-size=\"md\">I\u2019ll get in touch with you next week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7025\" data-end=\"7081\">\n<td data-start=\"7025\" data-end=\"7038\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get better<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7038\" data-end=\"7081\" data-col-size=\"md\">My English is getting better every day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7133\">\n<td data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7094\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get worse<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7094\" data-end=\"7133\" data-col-size=\"md\">The weather is getting worse again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7134\" data-end=\"7197\">\n<td data-start=\"7134\" data-end=\"7160\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get used to (something)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7160\" data-end=\"7197\" data-col-size=\"md\">You\u2019ll get used to living abroad.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7198\" data-end=\"7257\">\n<td data-start=\"7198\" data-end=\"7217\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get into trouble<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7217\" data-end=\"7257\" data-col-size=\"md\">The kids got into trouble at school.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7258\" data-end=\"7328\">\n<td data-start=\"7258\" data-end=\"7281\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get over (something)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"7281\" data-end=\"7328\">It took her months to get over the breakup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7329\" data-end=\"7411\">\n<td data-start=\"7329\" data-end=\"7363\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get around (to doing something)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7363\" data-end=\"7411\" data-col-size=\"md\">I finally got around to cleaning the garage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7412\" data-end=\"7482\">\n<td data-start=\"7412\" data-end=\"7436\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get by (on something)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"7436\" data-end=\"7482\">Many families get by on very little money.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7483\" data-end=\"7559\">\n<td data-start=\"7483\" data-end=\"7510\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get ahead (in life\/work)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7510\" data-end=\"7559\" data-col-size=\"md\">He\u2019s working hard to get ahead in his career.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7560\" data-end=\"7631\">\n<td data-start=\"7560\" data-end=\"7587\" data-col-size=\"sm\">get tired of (something)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7587\" data-end=\"7631\" data-col-size=\"md\">I\u2019m getting tired of this rainy weather.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-collocations-make-do-take-get\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download lesson PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"7638\" data-end=\"7656\">\u2615 Practice These Collocations:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-start=\"7658\" data-end=\"7864\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Choose 10 collocations from each verb and write your own sentences.<br data-start=\"7729\" data-end=\"7732\" \/>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Say them out loud to practice your pronunciation and fluency.<br data-start=\"7797\" data-end=\"7800\" \/>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Try to use 2 or 3 of them in your next English conversation!<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<h3> Learn 1000 Collocations FAST!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7918\" data-end=\"8052\">If you 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