Improve your English skills by learning essential collocations with the verbs do, set, and go.
7 topics116 words
Academic, Actions, or Activities (Do)22 words
to [do] a coursephraseto enroll in and complete an educational program or class to acquire new knowledge or skills
to [do] a dealphraseto engage in a negotiation or agreement, often in a business context, to reach mutually beneficial terms
to [do] a jobphraseto perform a task, duty, or piece of work, often as part of one's occupation
to [do] a reportphraseto create a written document that provides information, analysis, or findings on a specific topic or subject
to [do] a surveyphraseto gather information or opinions from a group of people through a structured set of questions
to [do] an experimentphraseto hold test to learn more about a science or research question
to [do] an interviewphraseto talk to someone and ask them questions to learn more about them or a particular topic
to [do] an operationphraseto perform a medical procedure to treat a health issue or condition
to [do] damagephraseto harm or injure something or someone
to [do] harmphraseto cause a negative effect or injury to someone or something, typically unintentionally
to [do] {one's} homeworkphraseto complete tasks given by teachers or instructors
to [do] justicephraseto treat or represent a person or thing in a way that is accurate and fair
to [do] researchphraseto study and gather information on a specific topic in a structured and systematic way
to [do] {sb} a (favor|solid)phraseto perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return
to [do] sumsphraseto perform mathematical calculations, especially addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
to [do] the examphraseto participate in a formal assessment or test, typically in an educational setting, to evaluate one's knowledge or skills in a particular subject or field
to [do] the mathphraseto perform mathematical calculations, especially arithmetic, to find a solution or answer to a mathematical problem
to [do] the maximumphraseto put in the greatest amount of effort, time, or resources to achieve a goal or make a significant impact
to [do] the paperworkphraseto complete the necessary written tasks or forms required for a job, project, or process
to do workphraseto perform tasks, jobs, or activities as part of one's employment, career, or personal obligation
to [do] {one's} thingphraseto do what one usually does or excels at
to [do] {one's} biddingphraseto carry out someone's orders or commands, often without question or hesitation
Housework, Exercise, or Recreation (Do)17 words
to [do] a drawingphraseto create a visual representation using various mediums such as pencils, pens, or paints on a surface like paper or canvas
to [do] exercisephraseto engage in physical activity, typically for the purpose of improving one's fitness, health, or overall well-being
to [do] gymnasticsphraseto perform a series of physical movements and exercises that require strength, flexibility, and coordination
to [do] {one's} hairphraseto style, groom, or arrange one's hair
to [do] laundryphraseto wash, dry, and fold clothing and other textiles, typically as a household chore or as part of regular cleaning
to [do] {one's} makeupphraseto apply cosmetics and beauty products to enhance one's appearance
to [do] {one's} nailsphraseto paint or decorate one's fingernails or toenails
to [do] shoppingphraseto purchase goods or products, typically while visiting stores or shopping destinations
to [do] sportsphraseto play or participate in physical activities and games that require movement and skill
to [do] (the|) choresphraseto complete various routine or household tasks and responsibilities, typically related to cleaning, tidying, and maintaining a home
to [do] the cleaningphraseto tidy up and make a place clean and neat
to [do] the cookingphraseto prepare and make meals or dishes
to [do] a crosswordphraseto complete a word game in which one fills in a grid with words or phrases based on given clues
to [do] the dishesphraseto wash cups, plates, bowls, etc. particularly after having a meal
to [do] houseworkphraseto clean and maintain a home, including tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry
to [do] the ironingphraseto press and remove wrinkles from clothes and fabric using an iron
to [do] the sightsphraseto visit and explore various tourist attractions, landmarks, or places of interest in a particular location
Preparation & Arrangement (Set)13 words
to [set] a recordphraseto achieve or establish a new high or remarkable standard in a specific area, often by surpassing a previous accomplishment or performance
to [set] a tablephraseto arrange and prepare a dining table with plates, utensils, glasses, and other items for a meal
to [set] a conditionphraseto establish a specific requirement or circumstance that must be met for a particular outcome or situation to occur
to [set] a coursephraseto establish a direction, path, or plan of action for a specific purpose or goal
to [set] a foundationphraseto establish a solid and fundamental basis or groundwork for something
to [set] a passwordphraseto choose and create a confidential combination of characters or a phrase to secure access to a digital account, device, or system
to [set] a precedentphraseto create an example that others can follow in similar situations
to [set] a reminderphraseto schedule a notification to help one remember something in the future
to [set] a rulephraseto make a decision about how something should be done or what is allowed
to [set] an objectivephraseto define a specific goal or aim that one wants to achieve in a particular task or project
to [set] the moodphraseto create a specific environment or emotional tone, often through the use of various elements or actions
to [set] the clock aheadphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it forward, usually by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving time
to [set] the clock backphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to match the end of daylight saving time
Influence & Control (Set)10 words
to [set] {sth} in motionphraseto begin a specific process, action, or series of events
to [set] the scenephraseto describe or create the environment, context, or background for a story, event, or situation, typically to help the audience or readers better understand the context
to [set] the pacephraseto set a high standard or example for others to follow
to [set] fire to {sth}phraseto cause a fire to begin
to [set] a tonephraseto create a specific feeling or mood in a situation
to [set] a trapphraseto create a plan or device to catch or deceive something or someone
to [set] an examplephraseto show how to behave or act so that others can learn from it
to [set] {sb} to workphraseto assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job
to [set] to work on {sth}phraseto begin a task or activity with determination and focus
to [set] a trendphraseto initiate or establish a new style, behavior, or pattern that becomes popular and influential
Limitations & Planning (Set)10 words
to [set] a boundaryphraseto define or establish limits or rules that determine acceptable behavior, actions, or access within a specific context
to [set] a limitphraseto decide the maximum amount or point something can reach
to [set] a parameterphraseto establish specific conditions or rules that define how something should be done or considered
to [set] a planphraseto create a detailed strategy for achieving a specific goal or objective
to [set] a budgetphraseto decide how much money can be spent on different things
to [set] a deadlinephraseto establish a specific date or time by which a task, project, or activity must be completed or achieved
to [set] a datephraseto establish or choose a specific date for an event, meeting, appointment, or deadline
to [set] a timephraseto determine or select a specific time for an event, meeting, activity, or appointment
to [set] the foundationphraseto establish a firm basis or groundwork for something
to [set] a (goal|target)phraseto establish a specific objective or target that one aims to achieve within a defined timeframe
Negative or Neutral Changes (Go)20 words
to [go] astrayphrase(of a plan, project, etc.) to lose direction and not continue according to the intended or expected path or course of action
to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)phraseto fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone
to [go] badphraseto no longer be good for use or consumption
to [go] baldphraseto experience a loss of hair on the scalp, leading to a bald or partially bald appearance
to [go] bankruptphraseto run out of money or assets and be unable to pay one's debts or financial obligations
to [go] blindphraseto lose the ability to see in one or both eyes
to [go] crazyphraseto experience mental instability or extreme emotional distress, often resulting in irrational or unpredictable behavior
to [go] darkphraseto become without light, making the surroundings difficult to see
to [go] deafphraseto lose the ability to hear in one or both ears
to [go] insanephraseto display extreme and irrational behavior because of severe mental or emotional issues, often leading to a disconnection from reality or reason
to [go] madphraseto exhibit irrational behavior, often because of emotional stress or mental instability
to [go] missingphraseto disappear or not be found in the expected place
to [go] quietphraseto stop talking or making noise
to [go] to warphrase(of nations or groups of people) to engage in armed conflict or warfare and enter a state of military confrontation
to [go] yellowphraseto turn yellow in color, often due to factors such as ripening, discoloration, or exposure to certain substances or conditions
to [go] back on {one's} wordphraseto fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made
to [go] from {sth} to {sth}phraseto undergo a transformation from one state or condition to another
to [go|fall] out of (fashion|style)phraseto become outdated and no longer liked or supported
to [go|do] without {sb/sth}phraseto manage or function without someone or something that is typically needed or desired
to [go] into effectphraseto start being implemented or applied
Actions & Activities (Go)24 words
to [go] abroadphraseto travel or move to a foreign country or location, typically for the purpose of study, work, vacation, or residence
to [go] farphraseto physically move or travel a significant distance, often involving long journeys, road trips, etc.
to [go] firstphraseto take the initial action in a particular situation
to [go] fishingphraseto try to catch fish using a fishing rod and bait
to [go] on a datephraseto meet someone in a social or romantic context for the purpose of getting to know each other better
to [go] on a picnicphraseto have an outdoor meal or gathering in a natural or park setting
to [go] (out|) on (a|) strikephrase(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues
to [go] on a tripphraseto travel way from home for fun or to explore new places
to [go] {sw} on footphraseto travel or move from one place to another by walking
to [go] on the offensivephraseto take actions or attack aggressively in a conflict or competition to gain an advantage
to [go] onlinephraseto access the Internet or be connected to the digital world through a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device
to [go] overseasphraseto travel to a foreign country
to [go] sailingphraseto travel on a sailboat or similar watercraft, using the wind to move
to [go] smoothlyphraseto progress or proceed without problems or interruptions
to [go] to bed (on|after) an argumentphraseto sleep without resolving a disagreement or argument, resulting in lasting uneasy feelings
to [go] runningphraseto walk in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, often for exercise or enjoyment
to [go] dancingphraseto enjoy moving to music at social events or gatherings
to [go] walkingphraseto move on foot for exercise or enjoyment
to [go] shoppingphraseto buy things from stores
to [go] swimmingphraseto be in the water and move for enjoyment or exercise
go down onverbto use one's mouth to stimulate another person's genital area as a form of sexual activity
to [go] belowphraseto descend from the upper deck of a ship to the lower deck or interior areas of the ship
to [go] to bedphraseto lie down in your bed to sleep, whether at night or for a nap during the day
go farphraseto physically move or travel a significant distance, often involving long journeys, road trips, etc.
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