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English Phrases — Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Common Collocations
Multi-word units are the heart of natural English. Browse phrasal verbs, idioms, and the most common collocations used by native speakers in everyday conversation and writing.
4 phrasal verbs
0 idioms
60+ collocations
Phrasal Verbs
Verb + particle combinations like “give up”, “look after”, “run into”.
Idioms
Expressions whose meaning isn't literal — “kick the bucket”, “break a leg”, “raining cats and dogs”.
Common Collocations
Word pairs that frequently appear together — pay attention to which words combine naturally with each other.
- first place
- take action
- now and then
- look around
- fine art
- fall asleep
- at home
- draw attention
- raise awareness
- newborn baby
- fall behind
- take a break
- lunch break
- spring break
- break time
- break a promise
- break the law
- catch a cold
- close friend
- head coach
- come true
- head of department
- make a difference
- see a doctor
- equal opportunity
- first time
- have fun
- last time
- leave a message
- make progress
- get married
- never mind
- throw a party
- take place
- play a role
- abstract concept
- abstract noun
- achieve a goal
- across the ocean
- immediate action
- physical activity
- famous actor
- add salt
- add sugar
- adopt a policy
- competitive advantage
- try again
- against the law
- argue against
- old age
- golden age
- meeting agenda
- agile methodology
- fresh air
- cool air
- air pollution
- air pressure
- airline ticket
- international airport
- debut album