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Collocation

give a lesson

verb + (indirect object) + noun phrase verb + (indirect object) + noun phrase

Definition

to teach someone by explaining and demonstrating a skill or subject; to provide instruction

'give a lesson' is a common English collocation. to teach someone by explaining and demonstrating a skill or subject; to provide instruction

Visual cue for give a lesson

give + (someone) + a lesson

“Our coach will give us a lesson in basic swimming techniques.”

Examples

  • Can you _____ me a lesson on how to use this camera?
  • She _____ her younger brother a lesson in basic guitar chords.
  • The instructor will _____ a lesson every Saturday morning.
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  • I’m going to _____ my class a lesson on past tense verbs today.
  • They _____ the new employees a lesson on workplace safety.
  • Our neighbor offered to _____ us a lesson in making fresh pasta.
  • After the match, the referee _____ the team a lesson in fair play.
  • If you have time tomorrow, could you _____ a lesson on budgeting to our club?
  • The veteran journalist _____ the interns a lesson in how to verify sources.