Collocation
forget a name
to be unable to remember someone's or something's name
Definition
'forget a name' is a common English collocation. to be unable to remember someone's or something's name
forget + a name
“I always forget a name when I am nervous.”
Examples
- Sorry, I forgot a name I heard five minutes ago.
- She tends to forget a name if she meets too many people at once.
- He will forget a name unless he writes it down.
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- They often forget a name but remember the face clearly.
- I forgot a name during the presentation and had to check my notes.
- If you forget a name, it is polite to ask again rather than guess.
- She had forgotten a name that mattered, which made the introduction awkward.
- I never thought I would forget a name like his, but stress does that to me.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with