Collocations are word pairings.

Some important collocations concern the verbs make, do, go, play, carry, and check.
MAKE
a suggestion
a proposal
a mistake
an appointment
coffee
dessert
breakfast, lunch, or dinner
a change
a choice
the bed
up your mind
friends
a plan
a noise
money
a journey
a decision
a promise
a reservation
a speech
a point
someone sad, happy, angry etc.
a difference
a phone call
a big profit
a complaint
DO
homework
the housework: the laundry, the dishes, the vacuuming, the windows, the dishes
exercise
one’s hair, nails, make-up
one’s work
well
one’s best
a good/bad job
business
something/nothing
a project
damage
research
some reading
paperwork
chores
a favor
a task
martial arts: karate, judo, taekwondo, kung-fu, tai-chi
athletics
acrobatics
gymnastics
aerobics
zumba
ballet
yoga
archery
a puzzle
nothing
some yard work
GO
swimming
hiking
jogging
running
fishing
bowling
fencing
wrestling
skiing
horseback riding
sailing
windsurfing
snowboarding
dancing
skating
cycling
bald
insane, cray
missing
overseas
abroad
bankrupt
out of business
astray
bad
PLAY
basketball
baseball
tennis
golf
volleyball
football
rugby
chess
checkers
boardgames
cricket
hockey
squash
badminton
TAKE
a chance
a break
a look
a rest
a seat
a taxi, train, a bus, a flight
an exam
notes
someone’s place
CARRY
carry on - to continue
carry out - to execute
get carried away - to exagerate
CHECK
check out of a hotel
check up at the doctor’s office
check in at the airport