100 Collocations Every English Learner Should Know

No.	Term	Definition
1.	accept responsibility	Take blame or duty.
2.	achieve goal	Reach an intended result.
3.	add value	Increase usefulness or worth.
4.	address issue	Deal with a problem.
5.	admit mistake	Acknowledge an error.
6.	advance proposal	Move a plan forward.
7.	allocate resources	Assign available assets.
8.	answer question	Respond with information.
9.	apply pressure	Use force or influence.
10.	arrange meeting	Set a time to meet.
11.	ask favor	Request help from someone.
12.	avoid conflict	Keep from arguing or fighting.
13.	bear burden	Carry a heavy responsibility.
14.	break habit	Stop a repeated behavior.
15.	build trust	Create confidence in someone.
16.	buy time	Gain extra time.
17.	call bluff	Challenge a false threat.
18.	capture attention	Draw focus or interest.
19.	catch glimpse	See briefly.
20.	change mind	Decide differently.
21.	clear schedule	Free up planned time.
22.	close deal	Finalize an agreement.
23.	collect data	Gather information.
24.	commit crime	Do an illegal act.
25.	conduct research	Carry out a study.
26.	confirm details	Verify specific information.
27.	consider option	Think about a choice.
28.	create content	Produce written or media material.
29.	cut costs	Reduce expenses.
30.	deliver message	Communicate information to someone.
31.	deny request	Refuse to grant something.
32.	describe scene	Explain how it looks.
33.	draw conclusion	Reach a judgment.
34.	earn respect	Gain admiration.
35.	ease tension	Reduce stress or strain.
36.	enforce rule	Make people follow a rule.
37.	establish routine	Set a regular pattern.
38.	exceed expectations	Do better than expected.
39.	exchange ideas	Share thoughts with others.
40.	express concern	Show worry.
41.	face challenge	Confront a difficult task.
42.	file complaint	Submit a formal grievance.
43.	fix problem	Repair or resolve an issue.
44.	follow instructions	Do what directions say.
45.	form opinion	Develop a viewpoint.
46.	gain experience	Get practice over time.
47.	gather evidence	Collect proof.
48.	get permission	Receive approval.
49.	give advice	Offer guidance.
50.	grant access	Allow entry or use.
51.	handle situation	Manage an event or problem.
52.	have impact	Make a noticeable effect.
53.	hold conversation	Talk for a period.
54.	hold grudge	Keep resentment.
55.	honor commitment	Keep a promise.
56.	impose penalty	Apply a punishment.
57.	improve performance	Do better at a task.
58.	increase efficiency	Work with less waste.
59.	issue apology	Give a formal sorry.
60.	keep promise	Do what you said.
61.	launch campaign	Start an organized effort.
62.	learn lesson	Gain insight from experience.
63.	leave impression	Create a lasting effect.
64.	lose patience	Stop being calm.
65.	make decision	Choose an option.
66.	make effort	Try hard.
67.	make progress	Move forward.
68.	meet deadline	Finish on time.
69.	miss opportunity	Fail to take a chance.
70.	negotiate terms	Discuss conditions to agree.
71.	offer support	Provide help.
72.	open discussion	Begin talking about a topic.
73.	outline plan	Summarize steps.
74.	overcome obstacle	Get past a barrier.
75.	pay attention	Focus mentally.
76.	pay tribute	Show respect publicly.
77.	perform task	Carry out a job.
78.	pose question	Ask formally.
79.	prepare report	Write an organized account.
80.	present argument	State reasons clearly.
81.	press charges	Start legal accusation.
82.	provide feedback	Give comments for improvement.
83.	raise concern	Bring up a worry.
84.	reach agreement	Come to the same decision.
85.	reach conclusion	Decide after thinking.
86.	record result	Write down an outcome.
87.	reduce risk	Lower chance of harm.
88.	reject offer	Decline a proposal.
89.	render verdict	Give a legal decision.
90.	request information	Ask for details.
91.	resolve dispute	Settle a disagreement.
92.	review document	Check a text carefully.
93.	run errands	Do small tasks outside.
94.	save money	Keep funds for later.
95.	seek advice	Ask for guidance.
96.	set priority	Decide what matters most.
97.	share experience	Tell what happened to you.
98.	show respect	Act politely toward someone.
99.	sign contract	Write your name to agree.
100.	solve puzzle	Find the answer.