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What is collocation?
Collocation is a natural combination of words that commonly go together to create meaningful phrases that sound fluent and ‘native-like’.
Give an example of a collocation.
Examples of collocations include:
- do a mistake
- strong rain
- big decision.
What are some common verbs used in collocations?
Common verbs in collocations include:
- break
- catch.
What does ‘break a habit’ mean?
‘Break a habit’ means to stop doing something that is a regular practice.
What does ‘break a leg’ mean?
‘Break a leg’ is an idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
What does ‘be caught in the act’ mean?
‘Be caught in the act’ means to be discovered while doing something wrong.
What does ‘break a promise’ mean?
‘Break a promise’ means to fail to keep a commitment made to someone.
What does ‘break a record’ mean?
‘Break a record’ means to achieve a new best performance in a particular field.
What does ‘catch a bus/train’ mean?
‘Catch a bus/train’ means to board a bus or train before it departs.
What does ‘heavy rain’ mean?
‘Heavy rain’ refers to a large amount of rain falling in a short period.
What does ‘catch a cold’ mean?
‘Catch a cold’ means to become ill with a common viral infection.
What does ‘catch a thief’ mean?
‘Catch a thief’ means to apprehend someone who is stealing.
What does ‘catch a glimpse of someone/something’ mean?
‘Catch a glimpse of someone/something’ means to see someone or something briefly.
