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Verb collocations in English.
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Verb collocations in English.
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Verb collocations.
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Come.
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Come close.
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Come complete with.
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Come first.
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Come into view.
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Come last.
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Come prepared.
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Come right back.
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Come second.
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Come to a compromise.
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Come to a decision.
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Come to an agreement.
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Come to an end.
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Go.
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Go astray.
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Go bad.
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Go bald.
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Go bankrupt.
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Go blind.
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Go crazy.
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Go dark.
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Go deaf.
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Go mad.
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Go missing.
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Go online.
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Go out of business.
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Go overseas.
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Go quiet.
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Go sailing.
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Go to war.
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Get.
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Get a job.
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Get angry.
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Get a shock.
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Get married.
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Get drunk.
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Get frightened.
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Get lost.
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Get permission.
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Get pregnant.
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Get started.
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Get the impression.
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Get the message.
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Get the sack.
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Get upset.
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Get wet.
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Get worried.
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Keep.
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Keep a diary.
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Keep a promise.
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Keep a secret.
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Keep an appointment.
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Keep calm.
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Keep control.
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Keep in touch.
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Keep quiet.
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Keep someone's place.
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Keep the change.
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Verb collocations.
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Save.
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Save electricity.
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Save energy.
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Save money.
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Save one's strength.
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Save a seat.
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Save someone's life.
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Save space.
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Save time.
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Save yourself the trouble.
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Do.
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Do business.
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Do nothing.
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Do someone a favor.
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Do the cooking.
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Do the washing up.
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Do your best.
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Do your hair.
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Do your homework.
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Take.
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Take a break.
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Take a chance.
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Take a look.
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Take a seat.
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Take a taxi.
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Take an exam.
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Take notes.
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Take someone's place.
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Catch.
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Catch a ball.
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Catch a bus.
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Catch a chill.
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Catch a cold.
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Catch a thief.
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Catch fire.
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Catch sight of.
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Catch someone's attention.
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Catch someone's eye.
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Catch the flu.
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Verb collocations.
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Have.
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Have a bath.
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Have a drink.
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Have a good time.
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Have a haircut.
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Have a holiday.
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Have a problem.
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Have a relationship.
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Have a rest.
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Have lunch.
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Have sympathy.
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Break.
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Break a leg.
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Break a habit.
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Break a record.
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Break a promise.
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Break a window.
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Break someone's heart.
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Break the ice.
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Break the law.
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Pay.
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Pay a fine.
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Pay attention.
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Pay by credit card.
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Pay cash.
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Pay interest.
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Pay the bill.
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Pay the price.
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Pay your respects.
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Pay a visit.
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Pay a compliment.
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Make.
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Make a difference.
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Make a mess.
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Make a mistake.
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Make a noise.
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Make an effort.
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Make furniture.
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Make money.
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Make progress.
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Make room.
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Make trouble.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore over 120 verb collocations in English that are essential for achieving fluency and sounding natural in conversations. Verb collocations are pairs or groups of words that commonly occur together, and understanding them is key to enhancing your English speaking practice. By focusing on phrases like "come to an agreement" and "go online," you'll learn how to use these combinations effectively, helping you express yourself more confidently and clearly in everyday situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Come to a decision - To make a choice after consideration.
  • Go missing - To be lost or unaccounted for.
  • Get a job - To secure employment.
  • Go bankrupt - To become unable to pay debts.
  • Come prepared - To arrive ready and equipped for a situation.
  • Get married - To enter into a marriage contract.
  • Go overseas - To travel to a foreign country.
  • Get lost - To become lost or unable to find one’s way.

Practice Tips

To effectively incorporate these verb collocations into your speech, consider using the shadow speech technique. Find a quiet space to practice shadowing videos at a comfortable speed. As you listen to the phrases, try to replicate the rhythm, tone, and intonation of the speaker. This method will not only help you remember collocations but also greatly improve your English pronunciation.

Start with slower passages, gradually increasing speed as you grow more familiar with each phrase. You can use the resources from this lesson to continuously practice different collocations. Repeat each phrase multiple times, focusing on clarity and expression. By consistently integrating shadowspeaks into your daily routine, you'll enhance your English speaking practice, leading to noticeable progress in your conversational skills.

Remember, the key to mastering collocations is through continuous exposure and practice. Incorporate these tips into your shadowing site exercises, making sure to engage with the phrases until they become second nature to you. Happy learning!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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