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#COLLOCATIONS

TAKE A BREAK
To stop doing something for a short time
Let’s take a short break.
TAKE A CALL
To answer or accept an incoming telephone call
I’m sorry, but I have to take this call.
TAKE A CHANCE
Risk something in the hope of a favorable outcome
Take a chance at it. You might win
TAKE A REST
Have a rest
After work, I like to take a rest before cooking dinner
TAKE CARE
Be careful
Take care, won’t you? It can be dangerous around here at night.

GET A JOKE
Not everyone got the joke, but those who did laughed.
GET A LETTER (RECEIVE)
I got a letter from my friend in Nigeria
GET A SHOCK
I got a shock when I saw my phone bill.
GET A SPLITTING HEADACHE
His lack of knowledge of health always makes him get a splitting headache.
GET A TAN
I used to be much amused by sitting on the beach, getting a tan and hearing the waves crash against the rocks.
GET A TICKET
I got a ticket for speeding this morning.
GET A/THE RIGHT
They decided to divorce and Mary is determined to get the right to raise the child.