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Collocations With Other Verbs - Conflict & Resolution

Discover how English collocations like "lay the groundwork" and "spring a trap" express conflict and resolution in English.

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Collocations With Other Verbs
to cast doubt on something

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

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to lay the groundwork

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

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to pick a fight

to intentionally provoke or initiate a conflict or argument with someone

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to protest one's innocence

to announce one's innocence in response to accusations, charges, or suspicions

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to resort to violence

to use physical force or aggressive actions as a means of achieving a goal or resolving a dispute

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to spring a trap

to trick someone into saying or doing something, often to make them reveal information without realizing it

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to return fire

to discharge a weapon, such as a gun, in response to an enemy's attack or incoming gunfire

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to engage in a dispute

to actively participate in a disagreement or conflict with someone

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to pale in comparison

to be less impressive, important, or remarkable when compared to something else

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to pale into insignificance

to become so unimportant or minor that it is hardly worth considering in comparison to something else

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to lead astray

to cause someone to make a poor decision by providing them with incorrect guidance or misleading information

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to hatch a plan

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

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