Collocation
have a problem
to experience a difficulty or issue
Definition
'have a problem' is a common English collocation. to experience a difficulty or issue
have + a problem
“I have a problem with my laptop.”
Examples
- I have a problem with my laptop, so I cannot send the email.
- She has a problem with her car and needs a mechanic.
- We had a problem at the airport, but the staff helped us quickly.
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- If you have a problem with the homework, ask the teacher after class.
- They are having a problem connecting to the Wi-Fi in the meeting room.
- I have a problem understanding his accent when he speaks fast.
- The company had a problem meeting the deadline because of a supplier delay.
- Do you have a problem with me, or is something else bothering you?
- If we have a problem during the presentation, we will switch to the backup slides.
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
- join a meeting to enter and take part in a scheduled meeting, especially an online one
- 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