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Check out these collocations with the verb ‘take’. take a bath/shower example: I like to take showers in the mornings and baths in the evening. take a bite example: I took a bite of the sandwich when I noticed it has tomatoes which I’m allergic to. take a break example: I have been studying for …
Phrasal verbs with come Get to know these 10 popular phrasal verbs with ‘come’. Come across Meaning: to find something or to be perceived as, make a certain impression Example: Jane came across an interesting job advertisement in the newspaper. He comes across as a well-educated man. Come along …
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Collocations with make The verb ‘make’ is used for creating and producing things and refers to the result. Below you can learn the most common collocations with ‘make’ and read some examples. Make a complaint Example: I made a complaint to the manager about the poor service in the restaurant. Make …
Business idioms Get to know the most popular business idioms which you can use at your workplace. 24/7 Meaning: Twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week Example: My friend is an assistant and she has to be available 24/7. A tough break Meaning: bad luck, something unfortunate takes place Example: …
The verb ‘do’ is used with actions, repetitive tasks and obligations. Below you can learn the most common collocations with do and read some examples. Do homework Example: John does his homework right after he comes back from school. Do work Example: You should do the work you were assigned. Do business Example: My company …
Phrasal verbs with look Look after (someone or something) Meaning: to take care of someone or something Example: Brian always looks after his parents’ dogs when they go abroad. Look ahead Meaning: to think about the future Example: When I look ahead I see is settling down together. Look away Meaning: …
Business English – negotiations Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more parties (people) with the intention to reach an outcome, which is beneficial for both parties. Negotiations are a resolution of a conflict, where two parties have different and/or conflicting wants or needs. You can negotiate to get a promotion or raise, …
You may know how to cook, but do you know how to call what goes on in the kitchen or dining room? Boil down Meaning: to reduce a liquid by cooking to a thick sauce Example: She boiled down the sauce to make it more flavorsome. Boil over Meaning: to cause liquid to overflow during …
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