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A comprehensive list of 100 common english collocations, which are fixed word combinations that frequently occur together. These collocations cover a wide range of topics, including idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, and common phrases used in everyday language. The document serves as a valuable resource for language learners, students, and anyone interested in improving their english proficiency. By understanding and mastering these collocations, individuals can enhance their communication skills, vocabulary, and overall fluency in the english language.
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Một số cụm từ cô định (collocations) thông dụng STT Cụm từ cố định 1 Let one's hair down 2 Drop-dead gorgeous 3 The length and breadth of st 4 Make headlines 5 Take measures to do st 6 It is the height of stupidity... = It is no use... 7 Pave the way for 8 Speak highly of st 9 Tight with money 10 In a good mood In a bad mood 11 On the whole = In general 12 Peace of mind 13 Give sb a lift/ride 14 Make no difference 15 On purpose 16 By accident = by chance = by mistake = by coincide 17 In terms of 18 By means of 19 With a view to V-ing 20 In view of 21 Breathe/say a word 22 Get straight to the point 23 Be there for sb 24 Take it for granted 25 Do the household chores Do homework Do assignment 26 On one’s own = by one’s self
27 Make up one's mind on st = make a decision on st 28 Give a thought about 29 Pay attention to 30 Prepare a plan for 31 Sit for 32 A good run for one’s money 33 Keep/catch up with sb/st 34 Have/stand a chance to do st 35 Hold good 36 Cause the damage 37 For a while/moment 38 See eye to eye 39 Pay sb a visit = visit sb 40 Put a stop to st = put an end to st 41 To be out of habit 42 Pick one’s brain 43 Probe into 44 To the verge of 45 Lay claim to st 46 Pour scorn on sb 47 A second helping 48 Break new ground 49 Make a fool (out) of sb/yourself 50 Be rushed off one’s feet 51 Be/come under fire 52 Be at a loss 53 Take to flight 54 Do an impression of sb 55 Have a (good) head for st 56 Reduce sb to tears = make sb cry 57 Take a fancy to
77 Word has it that 78 At the expense of st 79 Tobe gripped with a fever 80 Make full use of 81 Make a fortune Make a guess Make an impression 82 The brink of collapse 83 Come down with st 84 Make up for st 85 Get through to sb 86 Face up to st 87 An authority on st 88 Meet the demand for...: 89 Pat yourself on the back = praise yourself 90 Take/have priority over st 91 shows a desire to do st = desire to do st 92 By virtue of + N/V-ing 93 With regard to + N/V-ing 94 In recognition of + N/V-ing 95 Put up with 96 Get on with = get along with= keep/be on good terms with = have a good relationship with 97 Deal with 98 Do the washing up Do the shopping Do the cleaning Do the gaderning 99 Attract attention 100 Focus (attention) on st = devote attention to st