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Collocation

have trouble

have + noun + V-ing / with + noun have + noun + V-ing / with + noun

Definition

to experience difficulty doing something

'have trouble' is a common English collocation. to experience difficulty doing something

Visual cue for have trouble

have trouble + V-ing / have trouble + with + noun

“I have trouble sleeping when it's hot.”

Examples

  • I _____ trouble remembering names.
  • She _____ trouble finding the correct file on her computer.
  • We _____ trouble with the Wi-Fi in this building.
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  • He _____ trouble understanding the teacher's instructions.
  • Are you _____ trouble logging in to your account?
  • They _____ trouble with the new software at first.
  • If you _____ trouble sleeping, try turning off your phone earlier.
  • The team is _____ trouble meeting the deadline because of delays.
  • I would _____ trouble focusing without a quiet place to work.