Take & Have Partnerships — Collocations
Breaks, risks, photos, and responsibility — take and have carry everyday English. · Pattern: Verb + Noun · Level A2
take a break
Stop working for a short rest.
Example: Let's take a break and stretch our legs.
⚠️ Not: “do a break” — say “take a break”.
take responsibility
Accept that something is your duty or your fault.
Example: Good leaders take responsibility for mistakes.
⚠️ Not: “make the responsibility” — say “take responsibility”.
take a risk
Do something that might fail or cause loss, hoping for gain.
Example: Starting a business means you take a risk.
⚠️ Not: “do a risk” — say “take a risk”.
take a photo
Photograph something.
Example: Tourists take a photo of the mountains every few minutes.
⚠️ Not: “do a photo” — say “take a photo”.
take notes
Write down the important points you hear.
Example: Students take notes during the lecture.
⚠️ Not: “make notes” — say “take notes”.
take a shower
Wash yourself under a shower.
Example: I take a shower every morning before work.
⚠️ Not: “make a shower” — say “take a shower”.
have fun
Enjoy yourself.
Example: We always have fun at the lake house.
⚠️ Not: “make fun (that means mock someone!)” — say “have fun”.
have a look
Look at something, usually briefly.
Example: Come and have a look at this menu before you order.
⚠️ Not: “make a look” — say “have a look”.
have an argument
Disagree verbally with someone in an emotional way.
Example: Couples sometimes have an argument about money.
⚠️ Not: “make an argument (that means present a case!)” — say “have an argument”.
have a word
Speak to someone briefly, often privately or seriously.
Example: Can I have a word with you after class?
⚠️ Not: “make a word” — say “have a word”.
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