We’ve been talking all week about the time we spend on our phones. If you want your English to sound truly natural—not just correct—you need to move beyond simple vocabulary and start using collocations.
What is a collocation? It’s simply two or more words that native speakers naturally use together. You make a mistake; you don’t do a mistake.
Using the wrong combination is what we call “unnatural” English.
Let’s dive into essential collocations to help you discuss your digital life and the struggle against “doomscrolling” like a fluent speaker!
1. Collocations for Time and Limits
When discussing how we manage our time and phone usage, these combinations are crucial:
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