Collocation
take a taxi
Definition
to travel somewhere by using a taxi as your mode of transport
'take a taxi' is a common English collocation. to travel somewhere by using a taxi as your mode of transport
take + a taxi (+ to + place)
“It’s raining—let’s take a taxi to the station.”
Examples
- It’s late—let’s _____ a taxi home.
- We _____ a taxi to the airport because the bus was delayed.
- If you miss the last train, you can always _____ a taxi.
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- She usually _____ a taxi when she has heavy bags.
- After the concert, we decided to _____ a taxi rather than wait for a ride-share.
- They had to _____ a taxi to the hotel because the subway line was closed.
- I’ve never _____ a taxi in this city before—how much does it usually cost?
- You should _____ a taxi if you don’t feel well enough to walk.
- By the time we realized we were lost, it was quicker to _____ a taxi than to figure out another bus route.
More verb + noun phrases
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- make a choice to decide between options
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- 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