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Collocations avec d'Autres Verbes - Développement Personnel & Comportement

Plongez dans les collocations anglaises pour le développement personnel et le comportement, comme "voir raison" et "chercher querelle".

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Collocations With Other Verbs
to [act] {one's} age

to behave in way that is expected of someone of a particular age

Ex: It's time for her to act her age and stop behaving like a teenager. 
to [balance] the books

to ensure that financial records are accurate and that debits and credits match

Ex: It's crucial for businesses to balance the books to accurately assess their financial health. 
to [carry] a risk

to potentially involve negative consequences or harm when undertaking a specific action or decision

Ex: Driving without a seatbelt carries a risk of injury in case of an accident. 
to [cloud] {one's} judgment

to hinder a person's ability to make clear, rational decisions due to emotional factors, biases, or external influences

Ex: Under the influence of alcohol, people often make poor decisions because it clouds their judgment. 
to [exceed] expectations

to perform or deliver in a way that goes beyond what was anticipated or hoped for

Ex: The company's sales exceeded expectations for the quarter. 
to [gain] knowledge

to acquire information, understanding, or expertise in a particular subject or field

Ex: Attending lectures and taking notes helps students gain knowledge in their chosen field of study. 
to [see] reason

to understand and accept logical argument, often leading to a change in one's opinion or course of action

Ex: She refused initially, but when presented with the evidence, she saw reason and changed her stance. 
to [shape] {one's} destiny

to take actions and make choices that influence and determine the course of one's future or life path

Ex: Education can empower individuals to shape their own destinies. 
to [pick] a quarrel

to intentionally seek or provoke an argument, dispute, or disagreement with someone

Ex: Their habit of picking quarrels with neighbors led to strained relationships in the community. 
to [save] {oneself} the trouble

to avoid unnecessary effort, work, or inconvenience by taking a simple or efficient course of action

Ex: She saved herself the trouble of searching for the information by asking her colleague, who had it readily available. 
to [acquire] a taste for {sth}

to develop a liking or preference for something, especially food or beverages

Ex: It took me a while to acquire a taste for sushi, but now I love it. 
to [gain] weight

to have an increase in one's body mass

Ex: Athletes often need to gain weight to build muscle mass and improve their performance. 
to [speak|talk] out of turn

to say something inappropriate at the wrong time

Ex: I'm sorry if I spoke out of turn, but I thought you already knew. 
to [start] afresh

to begin something again in a different way, without being negatively influenced by past experiences or issues

Ex: Completing the project didn't go as planned, so we decided to abandon it and start afresh with a new approach. 
to [remain] true to {sth}

to stay faithful or constant to a belief, principle, or commitment, even in the face of challenges or hardships

Ex: The artist faced numerous setbacks throughout his career, but he never wavered in his dedication to remaining true to his unique style. 
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