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Collocation

leave a tip

verb + noun phrase verb + noun phrase

to give extra money to a service worker (e.g., a waiter, driver) to show appreciation

leave a tip: to give extra money to a service worker (e.g., a waiter, driver) to show appreciation

Definition

'leave a tip' is a common English collocation. to give extra money to a service worker (e.g., a waiter, driver) to show appreciation

leave + a tip

“We always leave a tip when the service is good.”

Examples

  • I usually leave a tip at this café because the staff are friendly.
  • We left a tip on the table before we walked out.
  • Please leave a tip if you pay in cash.
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  • He never leaves a tip, even when the service is excellent.
  • They decided to leave a tip for the delivery driver during the storm.
  • We did not leave a tip because the waiter was rude.
  • If you are happy with the haircut, it is polite to leave a tip.
  • Tourists sometimes forget to leave a tip because the rules are different in their countries.
  • After the bartender recommended a great drink, I left a tip to say thanks.