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Learn 20 confusing collocations in English
Do you know the difference between "making trouble" and "taking the trouble"?
What about "having fun" and "making fun"?
Today I'm going to clarify 20 confusing collocations with the words do, have, make, and take. The meaning often changes depending on which verb is used.
If you want to remember these collocations better, I'd encourage you to try writing your own example sentences using each one – this will help establish the differences in your memory.
You can learn even more with my e-book, 1000 Collocations in 10 Minutes a Day.
It's full of quick lessons and quizzes that will teach you…
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