{"id":4592,"date":"2026-05-30T23:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T23:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T23:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T23:08:00","slug":"take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/vi\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Take, Have, Get: 35 Verb Combos for Taiwan Office English (2026) | \u52d5\u8a5e\u642d\u914d\u8a5e Take Have Get"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered why English speakers say &#8220;take a shower&#8221; instead of &#8220;do a shower,&#8221; or &#8220;have a meeting&#8221; instead of &#8220;make a meeting,&#8221; you&#8217;ve already met collocations. Collocations (\u642d\u914d\u8a5e) are word pairs that sound natural together \u2014 and getting them wrong is the fastest way to sound like a beginner, even when your grammar is strong. For Taiwan professionals (\u53f0\u7063\u4e0a\u73ed\u65cf) studying business English (\u5546\u696d\u82f1\u6587) or preparing for TOEIC (\u591a\u76ca), mastering the verbs <strong>take<\/strong>, <strong>have<\/strong>, V\u00e0 <strong>get<\/strong> is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make in 2026.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u672c\u6587\u91cd\u9ede:<\/strong>\u672c\u6587\u6574\u7406 35 \u7d44\u53f0\u7063\u4e0a\u73ed\u65cf\u6700\u5e38\u641e\u6df7\u7684\u82f1\u6587\u642d\u914d\u8a5e (collocations),\u805a\u7126\u5728\u4e09\u500b\u6838\u5fc3\u52d5\u8a5e take\u3001have\u3001get \u7684\u5e38\u898b\u7d44\u5408\u3002\u6bcf\u7d44\u642d\u914d\u8a5e\u90fd\u9644\u4e2d\u82f1\u6587\u7bc4\u4f8b\u8207\u8077\u5834\u82f1\u6587\u60c5\u5883\u7528\u6cd5,\u9069\u5408\u6e96\u5099\u591a\u76ca\u3001\u5546\u696d\u82f1\u6587\u66f8\u4fe1\u3001\u82f1\u6587\u6703\u8b70\u7684\u5b78\u7fd2\u8005,\u8b93\u4f60\u7684\u82f1\u6587\u5b78\u7fd2\u66f4\u63a5\u8fd1\u6bcd\u8a9e\u4eba\u58eb\u7684\u76f4\u89ba\u53cd\u61c9,\u63d0\u5347\u8077\u5834\u82f1\u6587\u7af6\u722d\u529b\u3002<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2.jpg\" alt=\"A person writing on a notebook with a pen\" class=\"wp-image-4586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A person writing on a notebook with a pen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Collocations? | \u4ec0\u9ebc\u662f\u642d\u914d\u8a5e?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio aligncenter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P8NRwqRkzTo<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A collocation is simply two or more words that native speakers habitually use together. &#8220;Strong coffee&#8221; sounds right; &#8220;powerful coffee&#8221; sounds odd. &#8220;Make a decision&#8221; works; &#8220;do a decision&#8221; doesn&#8217;t. There&#8217;s no logical rule \u2014 it&#8217;s frequency and habit. Native English speakers store thousands of these word pairs as single units in memory, which is why fluent speech sounds smooth even at high speed.<\/p>\n\n<p>For Taiwan English learners, collocations are the bridge between textbook-correct grammar and the natural rhythm of business communication. A grammatically perfect email can still sound robotic if every collocation is slightly off. Worse, in a TOEIC (\u591a\u76ca) listening question or a Zoom call with a foreign client, mis-collocated verbs cause confusion fast.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Take, Have, Get Trip Up Taiwan Pros | \u70ba\u4ec0\u9ebc\u9019\u4e09\u500b\u52d5\u8a5e\u6700\u5bb9\u6613\u6df7\u6dc6<\/h2>\n\n<p>Mandarin uses precise verbs for most actions. Chinese typically picks a specific verb for each context \u2014 \u6d17\u6fa1 (wash a bath), \u958b\u6703 (open\/hold a meeting), \u6536\u5230 (receive). English, by contrast, leans on a small handful of high-frequency verbs (take, have, get, make, do) to express dozens of actions. The same English verb maps to different Chinese verbs depending on context, which is why direct translation often fails.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you study these three verbs as <em>collocation bundles<\/em> instead of single dictionary entries, recall speed jumps and your spoken English starts to sound far more native. This is exactly how an experienced English tutor (\u82f1\u6587\u5bb6\u6559) coaches intermediate learners toward fluency.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Illuminated building in Taipei showcasing vibrant nightlife and diverse advertising signs on a bustling street.\" class=\"wp-image-4587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-3.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-3-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-3-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illuminated building in Taipei showcasing vibrant nightlife and diverse advertising signs on a bustling street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Collocations: 12 Common Pairs | Take \u642d\u914d\u8a5e 12 \u7d44<\/h2>\n\n<p>&#8220;Take&#8221; usually means receiving, choosing, or performing a short action. Here are the most useful business-English collocations with take.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take + Action Words | Take + \u52d5\u4f5c\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>take a break<\/strong> (\u4f11\u606f\u4e00\u4e0b) \u2014 Let&#8217;s take a 10-minute break before the next slide.<\/li><li><strong>t\u1eafm<\/strong> (\u6d17\u6fa1) \u2014 I take a shower before work every morning.<\/li><li><strong>take notes<\/strong> (\u505a\u7b46\u8a18) \u2014 Please take notes during the client call.<\/li><li><strong>take a look<\/strong> (\u770b\u4e00\u4e0b) \u2014 Could you take a look at this report before Friday?<\/li><li><strong>take a picture<\/strong> (\u62cd\u7167) \u2014 Can you take a picture of the whiteboard?<\/li><li><strong>take action<\/strong> (\u63a1\u53d6\u884c\u52d5) \u2014 We need to take action on the customer complaint today.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take + Time and Decision | Take + \u6642\u9593\u8207\u6c7a\u5b9a<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>take time<\/strong> (\u82b1\u6642\u9593) \u2014 This proposal will take time to draft properly.<\/li><li><strong>take your time<\/strong> (\u6162\u6162\u4f86) \u2014 Take your time reviewing the contract.<\/li><li><strong>take a chance<\/strong> (\u5192\u96aa) \u2014 I took a chance and applied for the Singapore role.<\/li><li><strong>take responsibility<\/strong> (\u8ca0\u8cac) \u2014 As project lead, I take responsibility for the delay.<\/li><li><strong>take a seat<\/strong> (\u8acb\u5750) \u2014 Please take a seat, the meeting starts in two minutes.<\/li><li><strong>take advantage of<\/strong> (\u5584\u7528\u3001\u5229\u7528) \u2014 Take advantage of the early-bird TOEIC discount.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Common Taiwan mistake: saying &#8220;make a shower&#8221; or &#8220;do a picture.&#8221; In English, these short physical actions almost always collocate with <em>take<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4.jpg\" alt=\"English Lesson Home Work\" class=\"wp-image-4588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">English Lesson Home Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Collocations: 12 Common Pairs | Have \u642d\u914d\u8a5e 12 \u7d44<\/h2>\n\n<p>&#8220;Have&#8221; usually means experiencing or possessing something over a stretch of time. It&#8217;s everywhere in business English \u2014 meetings, meals, conversations all use have.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have + Experience Words | Have + \u9ad4\u9a57\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>have a meeting<\/strong> (\u958b\u6703) \u2014 We have a meeting with HR at 3 PM.<\/li><li><strong>have a conversation<\/strong> (\u5c0d\u8a71) \u2014 Let&#8217;s have a conversation about the Q3 numbers.<\/li><li><strong>have a problem<\/strong> (\u6709\u554f\u984c) \u2014 We have a problem with the supplier in Vietnam.<\/li><li><strong>have an idea<\/strong> (\u6709\u60f3\u6cd5) \u2014 I have an idea for the launch campaign.<\/li><li><strong>have a chance<\/strong> (\u6709\u6a5f\u6703) \u2014 Did you have a chance to review my draft?<\/li><li><strong>have a good time<\/strong> (\u73a9\u5f97\u958b\u5fc3) \u2014 I hope you have a good time at the conference.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have + Meals and Breaks | Have + \u7528\u9910\u8207\u4f11\u606f<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>have lunch<\/strong> (\u5403\u5348\u9910) \u2014 Let&#8217;s have lunch and continue the discussion.<\/li><li><strong>have coffee<\/strong> (\u559d\u5496\u5561) \u2014 Want to have coffee at the lobby caf\u00e9?<\/li><li><strong>have a drink<\/strong> (\u559d\u4e00\u676f) \u2014 Let&#8217;s have a drink after work on Friday.<\/li><li><strong>have a rest<\/strong> (\u4f11\u606f) \u2014 You should have a rest before the night flight.<\/li><li><strong>have a look<\/strong> (\u770b\u4e00\u4e0b) \u2014 Can you have a look at this spreadsheet?<\/li><li><strong>have a deadline<\/strong> (\u6709\u622a\u6b62\u65e5\u671f) \u2014 We have a deadline on Monday morning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Important note: &#8220;have a look&#8221; and &#8220;take a look&#8221; are interchangeable in most contexts. British English slightly prefers <em>have a look<\/em>; American English slightly prefers <em>take a look<\/em>. Both are correct in Taiwan business English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Collocations: 11 Common Pairs | Get \u642d\u914d\u8a5e 11 \u7d44<\/h2>\n\n<p>&#8220;Get&#8221; is the trickiest of the three because it shifts meaning depending on the noun. It can mean receive, become, arrive, or understand. Taiwan learners often overuse get because it feels safe \u2014 but native speakers use it with specific noun partners.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get + Outcome Words | Get + \u7d50\u679c\u8a5e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>get a job<\/strong> (\u627e\u5230\u5de5\u4f5c) \u2014 She got a job at TSMC after the interview.<\/li><li><strong>get a promotion<\/strong> (\u5347\u8077) \u2014 He got a promotion to senior manager last month.<\/li><li><strong>get a discount<\/strong> (\u62ff\u5230\u6298\u6263) \u2014 Can we get a discount for bulk orders?<\/li><li><strong>get the message<\/strong> (\u7406\u89e3\u3001\u6536\u5230\u8a0a\u606f) \u2014 I got the message about the new policy.<\/li><li><strong>get the point<\/strong> (\u7406\u89e3\u91cd\u9ede) \u2014 I get the point you&#8217;re making about cost.<\/li><li><strong>get an email<\/strong> (\u6536\u5230\u96fb\u5b50\u90f5\u4ef6) \u2014 I got an email from the Singapore office.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get + Common Phrases | Get + \u5e38\u7528\u7247\u8a9e<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>get ready<\/strong> (\u6e96\u5099\u597d) \u2014 Please get ready for the client presentation.<\/li><li><strong>get started<\/strong> (\u958b\u59cb) \u2014 Let&#8217;s get started with the agenda.<\/li><li><strong>get in touch<\/strong> (\u806f\u7d61) \u2014 I&#8217;ll get in touch with the vendor tomorrow.<\/li><li><strong>get to know<\/strong> (\u8a8d\u8b58) \u2014 It was great to get to know your team.<\/li><li><strong>get back to you<\/strong> (\u56de\u8986\u4f60) \u2014 I&#8217;ll get back to you by Wednesday.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>&#8220;Get back to you&#8221; is one of the most useful collocations in business English email and phone calls. Memorize it as a single chunk \u2014 it&#8217;s the polite default close for any unresolved request.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6.jpg\" alt=\"book, product shot, thick book, reading material, reading, literacy, long read, bokeh, close up, \" class=\"wp-image-4589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-6-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">book, product shot, thick book, reading material, reading, literacy, long read, bokeh, close up, <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes Taiwan Pros Make | \u53f0\u7063\u4e0a\u73ed\u65cf\u5e38\u72af\u7684\u642d\u914d\u932f\u8aa4<\/h2>\n\n<p>Below are the highest-frequency collocation errors heard in Taiwan office English. Each comes from direct Mandarin translation \u2014 the literal meaning is technically clear, but native speakers immediately notice the mismatch.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#x274c; &#8220;open a meeting&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>have a meeting<\/strong> ho\u1eb7c <strong>hold a meeting<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;do a decision&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>\u0111\u01b0a ra quy\u1ebft \u0111\u1ecbnh<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;see a look&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>take a look<\/strong> ho\u1eb7c <strong>have a look<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;make a shower&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>t\u1eafm<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;do a break&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>take a break<\/strong> ho\u1eb7c <strong>have a break<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;receive a job&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>get a job<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;eat coffee&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>have coffee<\/strong> ho\u1eb7c <strong>drink coffee<\/strong><\/li><li>&#x274c; &#8220;do a try&#8221; \u2192 &#x2705; <strong>give it a try<\/strong> ho\u1eb7c <strong>have a try<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>If you find yourself reaching for &#8220;do&#8221; or &#8220;make&#8221; with a noun and it doesn&#8217;t feel right, the answer is usually take, have, or get.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7.jpg\" alt=\"Home office desk workspace with laptop on yellow background. Flat lay, top view girl boss work business concept. Work at home\" class=\"wp-image-4590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-7-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Home office desk workspace with laptop on yellow background. Flat lay, top view girl boss work business concept. Work at home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Learn Collocations Faster | \u5982\u4f55\u5feb\u901f\u5b78\u6703\u642d\u914d\u8a5e<\/h2>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t memorize individual words \u2014 memorize the chunk. When you learn &#8220;decision,&#8221; learn <em>\u0111\u01b0a ra quy\u1ebft \u0111\u1ecbnh<\/em>, <em>reach a decision<\/em>, <em>postpone a decision<\/em>. This is how native speakers actually store vocabulary in memory.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Practice Habits | \u4e09\u500b\u7df4\u7fd2\u7fd2\u6163<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Read business English daily.<\/strong> Pick a Reuters, BBC, or Economist article (10 minutes) and underline every verb+noun pair. Your collocation database will grow naturally.<\/li><li><strong>Use a collocation dictionary.<\/strong> The Oxford Collocations Dictionary shows which adjectives, verbs, and prepositions pair with each noun. It&#8217;s the single most useful tool for intermediate-to-advanced English learning (\u82f1\u6587\u5b78\u7fd2).<\/li><li><strong>Practice with a tutor.<\/strong> A weekly conversation with an English tutor (\u82f1\u6587\u5bb6\u6559) lets you hear collocation errors corrected in real time, which is far faster than self-study alone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Examples | \u7df4\u7fd2\u7bc4\u4f8b<\/h2>\n\n<p>Try filling in the blanks. Use take, have, or get.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Could you ___ a look at the contract before the call? <em>(take \/ have)<\/em><\/li><li>We ___ a meeting with the new client at 10 AM tomorrow. <em>(have)<\/em><\/li><li>I&#8217;ll ___ back to you with the final figures by Friday. <em>(get)<\/em><\/li><li>Let&#8217;s ___ a break for 15 minutes. <em>(take \/ have)<\/em><\/li><li>She ___ a promotion after the Q4 results came in. <em>(got)<\/em><\/li><li>Please ___ your time reviewing the proposal. <em>(take)<\/em><\/li><li>I ___ a great idea for the marketing campaign. <em>(have)<\/em><\/li><li>We need to ___ ready for the audit next week. <em>(get)<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8.jpg\" alt=\"Female software engineer writes on whiteboard\" class=\"wp-image-4591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/take-have-get-english-collocations-taiwan-2026-8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Female software engineer writes on whiteboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Reference Table | \u5feb\u901f\u53c3\u8003\u8868<\/h2>\n\n<p>Save this list to your phone. Review it once a week during your commute or lunch break and your collocation instincts will sharpen quickly.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>TAKE:<\/strong> a break, a shower, notes, a look, a picture, action, time, a chance, responsibility, a seat, advantage of<\/li><li><strong>HAVE:<\/strong> a meeting, a conversation, a problem, an idea, a chance, a good time, lunch, coffee, a drink, a rest, a deadline<\/li><li><strong>GET:<\/strong> a job, a promotion, a discount, the message, the point, an email, ready, started, in touch, to know, back to you<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion | \u7d50\u8ad6<\/h2>\n\n<p>Mastering 35 verb collocations with take, have, and get will not make you fluent on its own \u2014 but it will close the gap between textbook English and the natural rhythm of business conversation faster than almost any other vocabulary investment. Pair this list with daily reading and consistent speaking practice, and your TOEIC scores, business emails, and meeting confidence will all improve together. Print the quick reference list, slip it into your notebook, and review one collocation a day for the next month \u2014 by the end of June you&#8217;ll feel the difference in every meeting and every email you write.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources | \u53c3\u8003\u8cc7\u6599<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Learner&#8217;s Dictionaries<\/a> \u2014 collocations and vocabulary reference<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nh\u00e0 xu\u1ea5t b\u1ea3n \u0110\u1ea1i h\u1ecdc Cambridge<\/a> \u2014 English grammar and collocations resources<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H\u1ed9i \u0111\u1ed3ng Anh<\/a> \u2014 Learn English resources<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeic.com.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TOEIC Taiwan<\/a> \u2014 official TOEIC Taiwan 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