Words that go togetherMake a mistake
Get something wrong.
It is fine to make a mistake; that is how we learn.
Not usual
do a mistake
✗ I did a mistake in my sums (not usual).
Remember: In India you'll hear 'do a mistake'. International listeners expect make: make a mistake, make an error.
Short lessonWords that go togetherSome words naturally team up with certain other words. These partners are called collocations.