Collocation
take a shower
Definition
to wash your body by standing under running water
'take a shower' is a common English collocation. to wash your body by standing under running water
take + a shower
“I usually take a shower after the gym.”
Examples
- I always _____ a shower in the morning.
- He _____ a shower after football practice.
- She _____ a quick shower before dinner.
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- We should _____ a shower before we go out.
- If you’re hot, go _____ a shower and cool down.
- I’ve already _____ a shower, so I’m ready to leave.
- He didn’t _____ a shower because the water was cold.
- After hiking all day, they wanted to _____ a shower right away.
- You might want to _____ a shower before the interview to feel fresh.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with