Collocation
get a message
Definition
to receive a message (e.g., a text, email, or note) from someone
'get a message' is a common English collocation. to receive a message (e.g., a text, email, or note) from someone
get + a message
“Did you get a message from Alex?”
Examples
- Did you _____ a message from me last night?
- I didn't _____ a message, so I thought the meeting was canceled.
- She usually _____ a message when her flight lands.
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- We _____ a message from the teacher about tomorrow's test.
- If you _____ a message from an unknown number, be careful.
- He finally _____ a message back after two days.
- I haven't _____ a message confirming the reservation yet.
- By the time we arrived, they had already _____ a message with the new address.
- You might _____ a message asking you to reset your password—check it's real first.
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