Collocation
give a lesson
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
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.