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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

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

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to balance the books

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

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to carry a risk

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

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to cloud one's judgment

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

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

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to gain knowledge

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

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to see reason

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

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to shape one's destiny

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

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to pick a quarrel

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

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to save oneself the trouble

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

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to acquire a taste for something

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

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to gain weight

to have an increase in one's body mass

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to speak out of turn

to say something inappropriate at the wrong time

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to start afresh

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

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to remain true to something

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

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