Collocations/G

to get into a place, or be given access to something or someone

accepted by most people

prepare yourself, or somebody else, for something

prepare something

to receive a telephone call from somebody

to have an opportunity, or the time, to do something

to understand a joke

to be very surprised by something

to get a fine for parking illegally, speeding, etc.

to become angry about something

to become a couple or a group again after being apart

to improve

to improve in skill or ability

to be changed by someone or something

to put on different clothes

to become dark, esp. when the sun goes down

to put on clothes

to become involved in a bad, difficult or dangerous situation

to become lost, or be misplaced

to marry somebody, or marry each other

to become an old or elderly person

to throw away, give away or sell something you don't want anymore

to stop, or remove, something or someone that's annoying or upsetting you

to spend time asleep

to become tired and feel like resting or sleeping

to become bored or annoyed with something or somebody

to get familiar with somebody after spending time with them

to start sleeping

to become unhappy, disappointed or annoyed because of something

to become accustomed to something

to give help, support or assistance

to tell somebody what you think they should do

If a mother gives birth, her unborn baby passes into the outside world.

to say what you witnessed or know in a court of law or at an inquiry

to tell somebody that a job, or the occupation of a property, will end at a certain time

to allow or permit somebody to do something

to cause or result in something

to telephone somebody

to give somebody the opportunity to do something

to take somebody somewhere in a car or other vehicle

to attempt something, esp. something you've never tried to do before

to think about or consider something

to stop hoping for something because you think it's no longer possible

to collapse due to weight or pressure

to yield, or let another vehicle go first, when driving in traffic

to become bald, or have hair fall out

to be unable to pay debts and go out of business or into receivership

to become mentally ill

to get very excited

to go out with someone you're dating

to become unfashionable

happen without problems, difficulties or delays

to not be challenged or corrected

to not be seen or noticed

to not go well, or to have bad results

an organization, activity or charity that helps people or animals in need

quite a high probability or likelihood

If someone says you're good company, they enjoy spending time with you.

a fair deal or fair price

as good as necessary

good fortune

an enjoyable or fun experience

a very large amount of

to appreciate very much

more and more, or an increasing number

a feeling of shame or remorse after doing something wrong or bad

person or organization guilty of doing something wrong or bad