20 Collocations with Problem - Learn English wtih Harry ??

20 Collocations with Problem - Learn English wtih Harry ?? In this lesson you will learn 20 English collocations with problem. What are collocations?Why cant you say he likes to drink powerful coffee?Or theres hard traffic on the way to city centre?   Collocations with Problem Help other students to improve English Collocation means that some words fit together, and other words don’t.In my above example you can only say the following:He likes to drink strong coffee. (strong coffee adjective + noun collocation)Theres heavy traffic on the way to city centre.   (heavy traffic adjective + noun collocation)So today I have some collocations for you with the word PROBLEM. Lets start. 20 Collocations with Problem 1. COMBAT A PROBLEMto try to stop a problem before it gets worseExample: Police to get £1 million to combat a problem of increasingly dangerous organised street gangs.2. COME UP AGAINST A PROBLEMto have to deal with a problemExample: The authorities came up against a problem.3. CONFRONT A PROBLEMto deal with a problem in determined wayExample: Its never easy to confront a problem with someone you love.4. FACE A PROBLEMto have a problemExample: When you face a problem, dont panic.5. FACE UP TO A PROBLEMto accept that you have a problemExample: Sometimes we need someone elses help to get us to face up to a problem. 20 Collocations with Problem Help other students to improve English 6. RESOLVE A PROBLEMto find a solution to a problemExample: You can never resolve a problem through violent actions.7. RISE ABOVE A PROBLEMto not allow the problem to affect youExample: It is very difficult to rise above a problem without the help of your family.8. RUN INTO A PROBLEMto experience a problem unexpectedlyExample: If your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart, dont worry.9. SORT OUT A PROBLEMto successfully deal with a problemExample: Can someone help me sort this problem out?10. TACKLE A PROBLEMto try to deal with a problemExample: Hopefully well tackle this problem in the future. 20 Collocations with Problem 11. A COMMON PROBLEMa problem that is happening in many places and/or to many peopleExample: It looks like it is a common problem with these products.12. A MAJOR PROBLEMa very serious problemExample: Distracted driving is still a major problem in the state.13. A MINOR PROBLEMopposite to major, small and not seriousExample: The aircraft had a minor technical problem.14. A POTENTIAL PROBLEMsomething is likely to develop into a problemExample: Radon could be a potential problem in your home.15. A RECURRENT PROBLEMhappening time after timeExample: Its been a recurrent problem with this airline lately. 16. A SERIOUS PROBLEMsignificant challengeExample: Obesity is a serious problem in many countries.17. A TOUGH PROBLEMa problem that is difficult to solveExample: Well see what they come up with. I think its a tough problem.18. A TRIVIAL PROBLEMnot serious, an easy to solve problemExample: This is far from a trivial problem, but I will get it done quickly.19. AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEMa problem that wasnt expectedExample: We have encountered an unexpected problem and cannot process your request at this time.20. AN URGENT PROBLEMa problem that needs to be solved immediatelyExample: A leaking roof is an urgent problem.