collocation · informal
go for a walk
UK/ɡəʊ fə(r) ə wɔːk/US/ɡoʊ fɔːr ə wɔːk/go·for·a·WALK
to walk somewhere for pleasure or exercise, usually for a short time
Examples
“After dinner I usually go for a walk to clear my head.”
“On Sundays we like to go for a walk in the park.”
“If you feel stressed, try going for a short walk.”
Band 8 sentence
“I often go for a walk around my neighbourhood after dinner because it helps me unwind and think more clearly.”
Collocations
- go for a brisk walk
- go for a short walk
- go for a walk in the park
Word family
Common mistakes
go walk→go for a walk
have a walk→go for a walk / take a walk
go for walk→go for a walk
Say it for a higher band
5walk→6go walking→7+go for a walk
Synonyms
take a stroll
have a walk
Easily confused
take a walk
“After lunch I decided to take a walk around the neighbourhood.”
have a walk
“I usually have a walk after dinner.”
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