Collocations With Other Verbs - Personal Development & Behavior

Dive into English collocations for personal development and behavior, like "see reason" and "pick a quarrel".

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to [act] {one's} age [phrase]

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

Ex: When attending formal events , it 's important to act your age and show professionalism .

to [balance] the books [phrase]

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

Ex: The audit revealed discrepancies that needed to be addressed to properly balance the books .

to [carry] a risk [phrase]

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

Ex: Engaging in extreme sports like rock climbing carries a risk of accidents .

to [cloud] {one's} judgment [phrase]

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

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to [exceed] expectations [phrase]

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

Ex: The team 's dedication allowed them to exceed expectations .

to [gain] knowledge [phrase]

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

Ex: She is actively gaining knowledge about marketing strategies .

to [see] reason [phrase]

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

Ex: It took some convincing , but he eventually saw reason and agreed to the compromise .

to [shape] {one's} destiny [phrase]

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

Ex: He has a strong desire to shape his destiny by pursuing a career in medicine .

to [pick] a quarrel [phrase]

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

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to [save] {oneself} the trouble [phrase]

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

Ex: To save himself the trouble of traffic , he decided to work from home today .

to [acquire] a taste for {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: Acquiring a taste for spicy food can be challenging , but it 's worth it .

to [gain] weight [phrase]

to have an increase in one's body mass

Ex: Weightlifters follow rigorous training and dietary routines to gain weight in muscle mass .

to [speak|talk] out of turn [phrase]

to say something inappropriate at the wrong time

Ex: During the meeting , he spoke out of turn and derailed the discussion by bringing up unrelated topics .

to [start] afresh [phrase]

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

Ex: Recognizing the need for change , the company decided to rebrand and start afresh with a new image .

to [remain] true to {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: The activist remained true to her principles , even when it meant facing opposition and ostracism from her community .

Collocations With Other Verbs
Legal & Judicial Actions	Actions, Experiences, & Decisions	Time & Clock References	Emotions, Reactions, & Relationships
Personal Development & Behavior	Conflict & Resolution	Communication & Interaction	Engagement & Exchange