Collocation
express an opinion
Definition
to state what you think about something, especially in a clear or formal way
'express an opinion' is a common English collocation. to state what you think about something, especially in a clear or formal way
express + an opinion (about/on + topic)
“Everyone was invited to express an opinion about the new schedule.”
Examples
- Please _____ an opinion if you have one.
- She didn't _____ an opinion during the discussion.
- He _____ an opinion about the design changes in the meeting.
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- Students are encouraged to _____ an opinion on current events.
- Before you _____ an opinion, make sure you understand the facts.
- It's important to _____ an opinion respectfully, even when you disagree.
- As a judge, she must not _____ an opinion about the case in public.
- The report allows respondents to _____ an opinion on service quality.
- He hesitated, then _____ an opinion that surprised everyone.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder
- do a job to perform a task or piece of work; to complete work that needs to be done