100 Collocations: List of Collocations in English PDF

100 Collocations: List of Collocations in English PDF! ESL students, this is for you! Here is a great list of collocations in English. A collocation is two or more words that are often used together. This list will help you learn some common phrases and expressions in English. Print it out and use it as a study guide, or just keep it handy for reference.

100 Collocations List

Collocation with Go

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

Collocations with Keep

Keep control
Keep a promise
Keep someone’s place
Keep an appointment
Keep score
Keep a diary
Keep calm
Keep a secret
Keep your balance
Keep in touch
Keep the change
Keep records
Keep quiet

Collocations with Get

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

Collocation with Give

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

Collocations with Tell

Tell the time
Tell a story
Tell the difference
Tell a secret
Tell the future
Tell a lie
Tell sb the time
Tell the truth
Tell your name
Tell a joke

Collocations with Do

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

Collocations with Catch

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

Collocations with Take

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

Collocation with Come

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

Collocations with Ask

Ask after somebody
Ask for advice
Ask a favor
Ask if/ whether
Ask for something
Ask sb out
Ask about
Ask a question
Ask permission
Ask for directions

Collocations with Break

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

Collocations List with Make

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

Collocation with Have

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

Collocation with Save

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

Collocation with Pay

Pay interest
Pay someone a compliment
Pay a visit
Pay cash
Pay a fine
Pay someone a visit
Pay by credit card
Pay one’s respects
Pay attention
Pay a bill

Noun & Verb Collocations

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