collocation · informal
go for a run
UK/ɡəʊ fə(r) ə rʌn/US/ɡoʊ fɔːr ə rʌn/go·for·a·RUN
Band 4-5speakingtask2
to go running, usually a short or regular jog to exercise or relax
Examples
“I usually go for a run in the park before breakfast.”
“When stressed, he likes to go for a run to clear his mind.”
“She goes for a run three times a week.”
Band 8 sentence
“To maintain both my physical and mental health I go for a run most mornings, which helps me focus for the day ahead.”
Collocations
- go for a run in the morning / in the park
- go for a short/long run
Word family
go running verb phrasea run noun
Common mistakes
go running→go for a run
go to run→go for a run
have a run→go for a run
Say it for a higher band
5go running→6go jogging→7+go for a run
Synonyms
go running
Easily confused
go running
“On weekends I go running with my friends.”
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