Confusing collocations | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Learn 20 common collocations

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This phrase means you have a better position when compared to someone else.

have an advantage

15

This phrase means you take action so that you profit or benefit from a situation

take advantage (of)

15

You set or schedule an appointment

make an appointment

15

After an appointment is scheduled, you can say now that you ...

have an appointment

15

If you pause an activity or work so you can rest for a short time

take a break

15

This phrase means you suddenly start to run and try to escape

make a break

20

If you have time available or an opportunity to do something (e.g. call smn back)

have a chance

15

This phrase means to try sth risky or dangerous, or sth that might not succeed

take a chance

15

This phrase means that you will call somebody

make a call

15

This means you will receive and answer the call

take a call

15

You permit smn to do sth against the rules or customs (usually only one time)

make an exception

20

This phrase means you are enjoying yourself

have fun

15

This means to tease smn or joke about them (which could be offensive)

make fun (of smn)

15

This phrase means there is time available for you to use

have time

15

Your schedule is very busy and you need to squeeze in one more activity

make time (for sth)

20

This phrase means you'll do sth slowly and carefully

take your time

15