| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | catch a cold | become ill with a cold |
| 2. | catch a fish | capture a fish |
| 3. | catch a glimpse of | see for a moment |
| 4. | catch fire | start burning |
| 5. | catch sight of | see briefly |
| 6. | catch someone’s eye | attract attention |
| 7. | catch the bus | board the bus in time |
| 8. | catch the flu | become ill with flu |
| 9. | catch the train | board the train in time |
| 10. | do a favor | help someone kindly |
| 11. | do a job | perform a task |
| 12. | do business | conduct commercial activity |
| 13. | do harm | cause damage |
| 14. | do homework | complete school assignments |
| 15. | do housework | clean and maintain a home |
| 16. | do research | study something systematically |
| 17. | do the cooking | prepare meals |
| 18. | do the dishes | wash dirty plates and cups |
| 19. | do the ironing | press clothes flat |
| 20. | do the laundry | wash clothes |
| 21. | do the shopping | buy needed items |
| 22. | do your best | try as hard as possible |
| 23. | give a call | phone someone |
| 24. | give a chance | allow an opportunity |
| 25. | give a hand | help someone |
| 26. | give a reply | answer someone |
| 27. | give a speech | speak formally to people |
| 28. | give a warning | alert someone |
| 29. | give advice | offer guidance |
| 30. | give an example | provide a sample case |
| 31. | give permission | allow something |
| 32. | give support | provide help |
| 33. | have a chance | have an opportunity |
| 34. | have a conversation | talk with someone |
| 35. | have a drink | consume a beverage |
| 36. | have a good time | enjoy oneself |
| 37. | have a meeting | meet for discussion |
| 38. | have a problem | face a difficulty |
| 39. | have an idea | think of something |
| 40. | have breakfast | eat the morning meal |
| 41. | have lunch | eat the midday meal |
| 42. | have trouble | experience difficulty |
| 43. | keep a promise | fulfill a commitment |
| 44. | keep a secret | not reveal information |
| 45. | keep calm | remain relaxed |
| 46. | keep fit | stay healthy |
| 47. | keep in touch | maintain contact |
| 48. | keep moving | continue to move |
| 49. | keep quiet | stay silent |
| 50. | keep records | maintain written information |
| 51. | keep watch | observe carefully |
| 52. | make a change | alter something |
| 53. | make a choice | select one option |
| 54. | make a complaint | express dissatisfaction formally |
| 55. | make a deal | reach an agreement |
| 56. | make a decision | choose between options |
| 57. | make a difference | have an important effect |
| 58. | make a list | write items in order |
| 59. | make a mistake | do something incorrectly |
| 60. | make a phone call | call someone |
| 61. | make a plan | prepare intended actions |
| 62. | make a start | begin something |
| 63. | make a suggestion | offer an idea |
| 64. | make an appointment | arrange a meeting |
| 65. | make an effort | try seriously |
| 66. | make money | earn income |
| 67. | make progress | advance or improve |
| 68. | pay a bill | settle an amount owed |
| 69. | pay a visit | go to see someone |
| 70. | pay attention | focus carefully |
| 71. | take a break | pause from work |
| 72. | take a chance | risk trying something |
| 73. | take a look | look briefly |
| 74. | take a photo | capture an image |
| 75. | take a risk | accept possible danger |
| 76. | take a seat | sit down |
| 77. | take a shower | wash under running water |
| 78. | take a test | sit an exam |
| 79. | take a walk | walk for pleasure |
| 80. | take action | do something practical |
| 81. | take medicine | consume a drug |
| 82. | take notes | write key information |
| 83. | take part | participate |
| 84. | take responsibility | accept accountability |
| 85. | tell a joke | say something funny |
| 86. | tell a lie | say something untrue |
| 87. | tell a story | narrate events |
| 88. | tell fortunes | predict the future |
| 89. | tell the difference | distinguish between things |
| 90. | tell the time | read the clock |
| 91. | tell the truth | speak honestly |
| 92. | use common sense | think sensibly |
| 93. | use force | apply physical power |
| 94. | utter a word | say anything at all |
| 95. | utter nonsense | say foolish things |
| 96. | voice an opinion | express a view |
| 97. | wage war | start or conduct war |
| 98. | waste money | spend money carelessly |
| 99. | waste time | use time badly |
| 100. | withdraw money | take money from account |