Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have' - Health & Self-Care (Have)

Explore English collocations with 'Have' used for expressing health and self-care, including "have a limp" and "have a shave".

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to [have] a cold [phrase]

to be sick with symptoms like a runny nose, coughing, and a sore throat

Ex: Having a cold can make you feel tired and congested .

to [have] a haircut [phrase]

to get one's hair trimmed, styled, or changed by a hairdresser or barber

Ex: They made an appointment to have a haircut at their favorite salon .

to [have] a lie down [phrase]

to take a short break by resting on a flat surface, like a bed or sofa, to relax

Ex: Having a lie down can help alleviate stress and tiredness .

to [have] a limp [phrase]

to walk with difficulty, often due to pain or injury in one leg, making it harder to move normally

Ex: Having a limp can be challenging , but physical therapy may help .

to [have] a massage [phrase]

to get one's body rubbed and pressed by a skilled person to relax one's muscles and reduce tension

Ex: Having a massage can be a wonderful way to unwind .

to [have] a nap [phrase]

to take a short, light sleep, typically during the day to rest and refresh

Ex: Having a nap can boost alertness and mental clarity .

to [have] a rest [phrase]

to take a break or pause from physical or mental activity to relax

Ex: She recommended having a rest before continuing the challenging project .

to [have] a seat [phrase]

to sit down, often in a chair or on a suitable surface

Ex: She told her students to have a seat and be ready for the class to begin .

to [have] a shave [phrase]

to shorten or remove facial hair using a razor or other tools

Ex: He wanted to have a shave before attending the important meeting .

to [have] a snooze [phrase]

to take a short and light nap, often for a brief period to rest or refresh

Ex: He had a snooze on the park bench during his lunch break .

to [have] a stretch [phrase]

to perform movements that gently lengthen and relax one's muscles

Ex: He had a stretch at his desk to prevent muscle cramps .

to [have] a stroke [phrase]

to suddenly experience a medical condition where blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to various health issues

Ex: He had a stroke that affected his speech and mobility .

to [have] a (temperature|fever) [phrase]

to experience an increased body heat, often as a sign of illness

Ex: Having a temperature can be a symptom of various illnesses .

to [have] a walk [phrase]

to go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise

Ex: Having a walk can clear your mind and reduce stress .

Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have'
Actions & Behavior (Make)	Feelings & Interaction (Make)	Improvements, Finance, & Excuses (Make)	Participation & Situational Actions (Take)
Physical Actions (Take)	Non-Physical Actions (Take)	Time, Responsibility or Body (Take)	Daily Life (Have)
Health & Self-Care (Have)	Life Events (Have)