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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 {sth}

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

Ex: The new evidence is casting doubt on the accuracy of the report.
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to [lay] the groundwork

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

Ex: Planning the wedding involved laying the groundwork by setting a budget and selecting a venue.
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to [pick] a fight

to intentionally provoke or initiate a conflict or argument with someone

Ex: It's not wise to pick a fight with your family members during a holiday gathering.
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to [protest] {one's} innocence

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

Ex: The defendant's lawyer argued that his client had every right to protest her innocence.
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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

Ex: In self-defense, one may resort to violence as a means of protection against physical harm.
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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

Ex: The spy carefully orchestrated his plan to spring a trap on the enemy agents, luring them into a false sense of security before revealing his true intentions.
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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

Ex: He survived the attack by returning fire and neutralizing the assailant.
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to [engage] in a dispute

to actively participate in a disagreement or conflict with someone

Ex: Engaging in disputes can lead to strained relationships.
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to [pale] (in|by) comparison

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

Ex: Her accomplishments at work pale in comparison to her exceptional achievements in community service.
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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

Ex: In the grand scheme of life, small inconveniences often pale into insignificance.
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to [lead] astray

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

Ex: The teacher's poor instruction led the students astray.
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to [hatch] a (plan|plot)

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

Ex: The villains hatched a plot to take over the city and control its resources.
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