What is a Collocation?

A collocation is made up of two or more words that are commonly used together in English. A
collocation is a very useful term of English grammar.

List of Common collocations in English

Here is a list of common collocations in English Grammar:

Collocation with Go

 Go bankrupt
 Go astray
 Go bad
 Go bald
 Go mad/angry
 Go finishing
 Go insane (idiom)
 Go crazy
 Go blind
 Go deaf
 Go to the beach/to the movie
 Go overseas
 Go out of business
 Go quiet
 Go sailing
 Go on a picnic
 Go abroad
 Go on a date
 Go smoothly
 Go missing
 Go to war
 Go online
 Go on foot
 Out of fashion

Collocation with Get

 Get a ticket
 Get hot (ter)
 Get nowhere
 Get a/the right
 Get into trouble
 Get home (arrive)
 Get lost
 Get married
 Get good/top/bad marks
 Get getting dark
 Get frightened
 Get ready for
 Get permission
 Get pregnant
 Get one’s hair cut
 Get old
 Get out of breath
 Get fired
 Get enthusiastic
 Get dark
 Get changed (change clothes)
 Get cool
 Get angry
 Get a tan
 Get a splitting headache
 Get a shock
 Get a letter (receive)
 Get a job
 Get a joke
 Get upset
 Get the ticket (buy)
 Get the sack
 Get tired
 Get a chance
 Get a degree/ a diploma
 Get a cold
 Get a clue
 Get to sleep
 Get a call
 Get divorced
 Get stuck in a traffic jam
 Get hungry
 Get started
 Get together
 Get sleep
 Get dressed/ undressed
 Get wet
 Get the message
 Get the impression
 Get worried
 Get drunk
Collocation with Keep

 Keep someone’s place

 Keep in touch
 Keep control
 Keep quiet
 Keep records
 Keep a secret
 Keep a promise
 Keep score
 Keep a diary
 Keep the change
 Keep calm
 Keep an appointment
 Keep your balance

Collocation with Take

 Take a look
 Take advantage (of)
 Take care
 Take a message
 Take ages
 Take action
 Take an exam/ a test/ a course
 Take an opportunity
 Take a while/ a minute/ five minutes
 Take a test
 Take a taxi/bus/train/plane
 Take medicine
 Take exercise
 Take hostage
 Take charge
 Take care of
 Take drugs
 Take a step
 Take a shower (have)
 Take a picture
 Take a number
 Take a photo/ a photograph
 Take a nap
 Take a lesson
  Take a holiday
 Take a decision (make)
 Take a class
 Take a call
 Take a chance
 Take turns
 Take sb’s place
 Take prisoner
 Take someone’s temperature
 Take (sb’s) temperature
 Take a break
 Take a bow
 Take a bite
 Take time
 Take (sb) to court
 Take a rest
 Take part
 Take advice
 Take notice
 Take time of
 Take notes
 Take a risk
 Take up space
 Take pride in
 Take place
 Take your time
 Take a seat

Collocation with Do

 Do a good/great/terrible job
 Do nothing
 Do sums
 Do a report
 Do someone a favour
 Do laundry
 Do something right
 Do something wrong
 Do homework
 Do harm
 Do gymnastics
 Do the math
 Do the housework
 Do the ironing
  Do the cooking
 Do the cleaning
 Do the dishes
 Do good
 Do experiments
 Do business
 Do badly
 Do better
 Do anything/something/everything
 Do a favour
 Do a deal
 Do a course
 Do your makeup
 Do work
 Do well
 Do your best
 Do your duty
 Do crosswords
 Do the right thing
 Do research
 Do the paperwork
 Do Your hair
 Do the minimum
 Do damage
 Do your nails
 Do the washing up
 Do the shopping
 The maximum
 Do exercise

Collocation with Give

 Give a headache
 Give an answer
 Give a lecture or speech or performance
 Give a hand
 Give a ride
 Give advice
 Give a damn
 Give a choice
 Give a chance
 Give evidence
 Give birth
 Give credit
 Give an idea
 Give an example
  Give an opinion
 Give a call (a ring, a buzz)
 Give up
 Give sb a lift
 Give sb a chance
 Give sth a go
 Give the impression
 Give priority
 Give a hug or kiss
 Give permission
 Give thought (to)
 Give notice
 Give up hope
 Give sb a call
 Give rise to
 Give way

Collocation with Catch

 Catch a bus/ a train

 Catch (on) fire
 Catch a ball
 Catch the flu
 Catch sight of
 Catch a whiff
 Catch someone Red-Handed
 Catch someone’s attention
 Catch a cold
 Catch a cold
 Catch someone’s eye
 Catch a chill
 Catch you Later!
 Catch a thief
 Catch a glimpse
 Catch your breath

Collocation with Come

 Come first
 Come close
 Come complete with
 Come early
  Come right back
 Come on time
 Come prepared
 Come last
 Come into view
 Come late
 Come to terms with
 Come to an agreement
 Come to a stop
 Come to an end
 Come to life
 Come to a decision
 Come clean about
 Come to a conclusion
 Come to sb’s rescue
 Come to a compromise
 Come under attack
 Come to a stand still (idiom)
 Come to a realization
 Come up with

Collocation with Have

 Have a workout
 Have an interview
 Have a fight
 Have food
 Have a doubt
 Have breakfast/lunch/dinner
 Have an idea
 Have difficulty
 Have faith
 Have an ice-cream
 Have an experience
 Have an excuse
 Have room
 Have patience
 Have rest
 Have no education
 Have a depression/etc
 Have a discussion
 Have fun/a good time
 Have no fear
 Have a bath
 Have an exam
 Have a rest
 Have a stretch
 Have an event
 Have a snooze
 Have a snack
 Have an appointment with
 Have access (to)
 Have an accident
 Have a chance
 Have a think
 Have a word
 Have a day off
 Have a competition
 Have a bite
 Have a bad temper
 Have a cup of tea/ coffee
 Have a break
 Have a dance
 Have a wish
 Have a wash
 Have a cold
 Have a game
 Have a walk
 Have a backache
 Have a touch
 Have a relationship
 Have a try
 Have trouble
 Have success
 Have soul
 Have sympathy
 Have a holiday
 Have a problem
 Have a swim
 Have a temperature
 Have a taste
 Have a talk
 Have the chance (to)
 Have a confrontation
 Have a stroke
 Have a bad fall
 Have a jacuzzi
 Have a jog
 Have an argument
 Have a listen
 Have a laugh
 Have a lecture
 Have skills
 Have a night mare
 Have a good time
 Have a great weekend
 Have a haircut
 Have a good/nice/etc day!
 Have a dispute
 Have a nap
 Have a moment
 Have a meeting
 Have an opportunity
 Have a smell
 Have a dream
 Have sex
 Have a meal
 Have a massage
 Have a look
 Have a career/a goal
 Have a busy day
 Have a business trip
 Have a go
 Have a glass of wine
 Have a hard time
 Have time
 Have a baby
 Have a birthday
 Have a party/concert
 Have a goal
 Have a passion for
 Have a drill
 Have a conversation/chat
 Have self-esteem
 Have an effect (on)
 Have a headache
 Have a quarrel
 Have work
 Have a safe journey
 Have a chat
 Have a sandwich
 Have a shower
 Have a fit
 Have a salad
 Have a shave
 Have a scrub
 Have a ride
 Have a lesson
  Have a lie down
 Have a lisp
 Have a limp
 Have something to eat
 Have some sugar/ milk
 Have a right
 Have a run
 Have a plan
 Have a feeling
 Have a drink
 Have an energy bar

Collocation with Ask

 Ask if/ whether

 Ask after somebody
 Ask about
 Ask for advice
 Ask for directions
 Ask for something
 Ask permission
 Ask a question
 Ask a favor
 Ask sb out

Collocation with Make

 Make an effort
 Make food
 Make money
 Make an enquiry
 Make fun of someone
 Make ends meet
 Make furniture
 Make love
 Make contact
 Make coffee
 Make changes
 Make progress
 Make peace
 Make plans
 Make one’s bow
 Make noise
 Make one’s own way back
 Make breakfast/lunch/dinner
 Make a profit
 Make a suggestion
 Make believe
 Make a statement
 Make a speech
 Make an objection
 Make an excuse
 Make an impression
 Make an exception
 Make an effort
 Make an attempt
 Make an arrangement
 Make a bed
 Make an appointment
 Make an allusion
 Make a presentation
 Make an appearance
 Make up
 Make the bed
 Make sure
 Make time
 Make a cup of tea
 Make a point
 Make a tea
 Make an agreement
 Make amends
 Make a threat
 Make tracks
 Make a takeover bid
 Make a deal
 Make a decision
 Make an observation
 Make a fuss
 Make a difference
 Make a discovery
 Make sense
 Make a move
 Make a call
 Make a comment
 Make a complaint
 Make a choice
 Make a mistake
 Make a mess
 Make a living
 Make friends
 Make a sound
 Make sb feel sth
  Make a list
 Make a joke
 Make a habit
 Make a bundle (idiom)
 Make a break with somebody
 Make a confession/an admission
 Make trouble
 Make a note (of)
 Make a cake
 Make a pass at
 Make room
 Make an offer
 Make a contract
 Make a prediction
 Make up your mind
 Make a reservation
 Make a salad
 Make a snack
 Make a rude gesture
 Make your bed
 Make a sandwich
 Make a sales call
 Make a promise
 Make a dress
 Make a fire
 Make a fortune
 Make a fool of yourself
 Make sth easy
 Make someone angry/mad/happy/sad
 Make a recovery
 Make a remark
 Make a phone call
 Make war
 Make arrangements

Collocation with Break

 Break a leg
 Break a code
 Break a habit
 Break a law
 Break ground
 Break even
 Break free
  Break a record
 Break a promise
 Break a window
 Break the silence
 Break the ice
 Break the bank
 Break the mold
 Break the news to someone
 Break news
 Break a bone/ your arm
 Break new ground
 Break the rules
 Break loose
 Break the spell
 Break someone’s heart
 Break one’s fall
 Break wind

Collocation with Save

 Save space
 Save one’s strength
 Save money
 Save someone a seat
 Save someone’s life
 Save electricity
 Save something
 Save time
 Save lives
 Save energy
 Save yourself the trouble

Collocation with Pay

 Pay one’s respects

 Pay attention
 Pay a visit
 Pay by credit card
 Pay cash
 Pay interest
 Pay someone a compliment
 Pay a fine
 Pay a bill
 Pay someone a visit
Noun + Verb collocation

 Bear a resemblance (to sb/sth)

 Call in sick
 Serve a purpose
 Stand trial
 Offer condolences
 Cast a vote
 Turn around
 Beat a record
 Serve interests
 Call the police
 Strike a balance
 Call attention to
 Stall for time
 Know the score
 Carry weight
 Take time off
 Cast a spell
 Turn a corner
 Call an election
 Spend your life
 Call a strike
 Spend time
 Call a name
 Solve a problem
 Claim responsibility
 Eke out a living
 Wage war
 Hold a referendum
 Change the subject
 Hurt sb’s feelings
 Vote against
 Change your mind
 Follow advice
 Vote for
 Cause trouble
 Undergo treatment
 Miss a flight
 Miss a goal
 Cast doubt
 Undergo surgery
 Change course
 Use sb’s phone
 Lose a game
 Call a meeting
 Solve a crime
 Raise questions
 Join the army
 Follow directions
 Admit defeat
 Return a call
 Bring to justice
 Set menu
 Achieve a goal
 Retain control
 Accept responsibility
 Restore order
 Boost morale
 Set a standard
 Blow your nose
 Set a goal
 Book a flight
 Set a record
 Lose weight
 Beat to death
 Set a date
 Balance a budget
 Fight a fire
 See reason
 Fill a gap
 Kill time
 Meet with approval
 Love dearly
 Lose control
 Live at home
 Meet a target
 Lose faith
 Lead the world
 Meet opposition
 Attract sb’s attention
 Score a goal
 Attract attention
 Scare tactic
 Lose your temper
 Open an account
 Apply for a job
 Satisfy demand
 Leave school
 Answer the door
 Hold an inquiry
 Satisfy a need
 Raise money
 Answer the phone
 Fill in a form
 Satisfy a requirement
 Lead the field
 Lead the way
 Lay the groundwork
 Express concern
 Leave a message
 Fire a shot
 Doesn’t matter
 Hold office
 Win an election
 Cross sb’s mind
 Wave goodbye
 Cover costs
 Watch your weight
 Cut costs
 Hold sb prisoner
 Win a game
 Fight corruption
 Pass the time
 Raise doubts
 Hold talks
 Answer a letter
 Return home
 Answer an advertisement
 Safety net
 Answer a question
 Run the risk of
 Answer a prayer
 Run a business
 Face the fact(s)
 Declare war
 Face a challenge
 Win a war
 Join a club
 Issue a permit
 Join forces
 Meet a need
 Against the law
 Return fire
 Light a fire
 Pick your nose
 Place an order
 Bring about change
 Set a table
 Push a button
 Play a part
 Play music
 Conduct research
 Waste an opportunity
 Quit a job
 Owe an explanation
 Part company
 Pass (the) time
 Pack a suitcase
 Miss an opportunity
 Enter politics
 Put up your hand
 Put up wages
 Hold an election
 Put up prices
 Call sb names
 Stay awake
 Follow a pattern
 Accept an invitation
 Restore confidence
 Express interest (in)
 Obey an order
 Commit suicide
 Warm welcome
 Put out a fire
 Put out a cigarette
 Put on weight
 Kick a goal
 Lose money
 Lose interest
 Lose hope
 Open fire
 Open an investigation
 Jump to a conclusion
 Pass a law
 Lead to believe
 Deliver a baby
 Win an award
 Leading role
 Leave home
 Lose a job
 Fail miserably
 Quit drinking
 Owe an apology
 Quit smoking
 Offer a job
 Meet a standard
 Hold sb hostage
 Exceed expectations
 Close the gap
 Wait your turn
 Bring attention to
 Set an alarm
 Pass a test
 Raise hopes
 Drop the subject
 Follow instructions
 Worth a fortune
 Find time
 Reach a verdict
 Lose your life
 Abuse drugs
 Read aloud
 Accept an apology
 Enter a plea
 Resort to violence
 Offer your services
 Reach an agreement
 Accept a challenge
 Repair damage
 Accept (a) defeat
 Regain control
 Raise taxes
 Pose a risk
 Pose a threat
 Hold hands
 Fall in love
 Pull a muscle
 Press a key
 Cost a fortune
 Waste time
 Consider a possibility
 Waste money
 Gain access
 Raise your voice
 Rapid growth
 Raise a family
 Fight a war
 Impose conditions
 Impose restrictions
 Impose sanctions
 Offer an explanation
 Earn a living
 Extend a deadline
 Yield results
 Bring to an end
 Set fire to | set on fire
With Take