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go for a walk

fixed phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

fixed phr.. To take a walk, usually for pleasure, exercise, or to relax.

fixed phr.. A common verb phrase, part of the pattern 'go for a + NOUN', used to describe undertaking a recreational activity, in this case, walking.


SIMPLE

Let's go for a walk in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

After sitting at his desk all day, he likes to go for a walk to clear his head.

COMPLEX

The philosopher would often go for a long, solitary walk along the riverbank, contemplating the intricate problems that had occupied his morning.

Usage

This is part of a common pattern for activities: 'go for a run', 'go for a swim', 'go for a drive'.

Teaching tip

Teach this as a chunk with other 'go for a + ACTIVITY' collocations (run, swim, drive, hike) to establish the pattern for recreational activities.

Pitfall

Let's go to a walk.Let's go for a walk.The correct preposition to use with 'go' for this kind of activity is 'for'.

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