Collocation
make a mistake
Definition
to do something wrong or incorrectly
'make a mistake' is a common English collocation. to do something wrong or incorrectly
make + a + mistake
“I made a mistake on the form and had to fill it out again.”
Examples
- Everyone can _____ a mistake sometimes.
- I _____ a mistake in my email and sent it to the wrong person.
- Please check the numbers carefully so you don't _____ a mistake.
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- She realized she had _____ a mistake and apologized right away.
- If we _____ a mistake in the schedule, the whole day will be delayed.
- I don't want to _____ the same mistake again.
- He had never _____ a mistake like that before, so he was shocked.
- By rushing through the test, you are more likely to _____ a mistake.
- Even experienced pilots can _____ a mistake under extreme pressure.