take a step (1)

This page is about the collocation take a step (1)

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to put one foot in front of the other, as when walking

For example

  • If you take another step, I'll shoot you.

  • He took a couple of steps towards the door, then stopped and turned around.

Quick Quiz

I tried to take a step, but

a. my foot was stuck in mud

b. it was too heavy to lift

c. it didn't want to go
a) my foot was stuck in mud b) it was too heavy to lift c) it didn't want to go

Contributor: Matt Errey